Toledo Society for the Blind Inc
The sight center of northwest ohio empowers independence and enriches the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.
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We Don’t Change Vision. We Change Lives. The Sight Center offers a unique blend of programs and services that can help people of all ages work, learn, play, and live independently with permanent vision loss.
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Mission
The sight center of northwest ohio empowers independence and enriches the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Toledo Society for the Blind Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1927, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyToledo Society for the Blind Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Toledo, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1927 and has been operating for 99 years. Its EIN is 344428258. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Toledo Society for the Blind Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 344428258. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Toledo Society for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Toledo Society for the Blind Inc is located in Toledo, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1927 and has been active for 99 years.
Based on official tax filings, Toledo Society for the Blind Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Toledo Society for the Blind Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Toledo Society for the Blind Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Toledo Society for the Blind Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We Don’t Change Vision. We Change Lives. The Sight Center offers a unique blend of programs and services that can help people of all ages work, learn, play, and live independently with permanent vision loss. Toledo Society for the Blind Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1927.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Toledo Society for the Blind Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Toledo Society for the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 344428258, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TOLEDO SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 60 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1927
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Toledo Society for the Blind Inc
- What is Toledo Society for the Blind Inc?
- Toledo Society for the Blind Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Toledo, United States. We Don’t Change Vision. We Change Lives. The Sight Center offers a unique blend of programs and services that can help people of all ages work, learn, play, and live independently with permanent vision loss.
- When was Toledo Society for the Blind Inc founded?
- Toledo Society for the Blind Inc was founded in 1927.
- Who leads Toledo Society for the Blind Inc?
- Dani Moran serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Toledo Society for the Blind Inc located?
- Headquartered in Toledo, OH, United States.
- What is Toledo Society for the Blind Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Toledo Society for the Blind Inc trustworthy?
- Toledo Society for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Toledo Society for the Blind Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 344428258. Registration: 34-4428258 (United States).
- What is Toledo Society for the Blind Inc's website?
- http://www.sightcentertoledo.org