Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Akron, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $145,898 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
325 E Market St, Akron, OH, 44304 EIN 34-0742708 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$146K
▲ 34.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$181K
Net assets
$1.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating125 mo reserves · -24% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc: 125 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $127K (FY2019) to $146K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
-23.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,898▲34.6% | $180,556▲10.0% | $1,886,597▼4.3% | $1,911,139▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $108,365▼23.2% | $164,110▲23.6% | $1,971,692▲8.5% | $1,996,234▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $141,010▲1.1% | $132,736▲1.7% | $1,816,928▼14.9% | $1,841,470▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,522▲16.4% | $130,467▲0.4% | $2,135,795▲4.8% | $2,160,337▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,840▼6.0% | $129,998▲14.0% | $2,037,766▲5.4% | $2,052,055▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $127,497 | $114,012 | $1,932,483 | $1,938,203 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3,000 total
1 grant to Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc totaling $3,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Health | 2015 | $3,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0742708, based in Akron, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc's EIN?
- Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0742708.
- How much revenue does Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc report?
- Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc reported $145,898 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Akron Blind Center & Workshop Inc (EIN 34-0742708) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.