Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND.

Totals

Total revenue: $11,635,008
Total expenses: $13,615,316
Contributions and grants received: $2,265,174
Grants paid: $233,164
Program service revenue: $2,344,243
Investment income: $355,775
Other revenue: $6,669,816
Total assets, end of year: $39,870,515
Total liabilities, end of year: $4,821,577
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $35,048,938
Program services expenses (Part IX): $10,113,806
Management and general expenses: $3,102,445
Fundraising expenses: $399,065
Program service expenses (Part III): $10,113,806

Program services were 74.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

1a · Federated campaigns

$29,372
1c · Fundraising events

$276,873
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$1,958,929
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$4,292
2a · Program service revenue: Client Service Fees

total $2,344,243 · related or exempt $2,344,243
3 · Investment income

total $355,775 · excluded $355,775
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$23,700
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$276,873
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$85,953
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total -$62,253 · excluded -$62,253
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$28,636,648
10b · Cost of goods sold

$21,959,513
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $6,677,135 · related or exempt $6,677,135
11a · Other revenue: Other Income

total $32,484 · excluded $32,484
11b · Other revenue: Shared Service Income

total $22,450 · unrelated business $22,450
11e · Other revenue, total

$54,934

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

2 · Grants to domestic individuals

total $233,164 · program services $233,164
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $1,078,771 · program services $468,533 · management and general $558,804 · fundraising $51,434
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $6,559,003 · program services $5,320,256 · management and general $1,086,405 · fundraising $152,342
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $391,227 · program services $314,610 · management and general $67,064 · fundraising $9,553
9 · Other employee benefits

total $958,359 · program services $766,518 · management and general $169,328 · fundraising $22,513
10 · Payroll taxes

total $726,883 · program services $592,208 · management and general $119,224 · fundraising $15,451
11b · Fees: legal

total $49,759 · management and general $48,542 · fundraising $1,217
11c · Fees: accounting

total $59,972 · management and general $59,972
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $48,000 · management and general $48,000
11g · Fees: other

total $387,883 · program services $169,680 · management and general $217,850 · fundraising $353
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $232,455 · program services $26,852 · management and general $115,998 · fundraising $89,605
13 · Office expenses

total $771,777 · program services $525,062 · management and general $217,718 · fundraising $28,997
16 · Occupancy

total $243,145 · program services $213,573 · management and general $28,779 · fundraising $793
17 · Travel

total $177,104 · program services $142,070 · management and general $32,416 · fundraising $2,618
20 · Interest

total $12,454 · management and general $12,454
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $843,445 · program services $757,776 · management and general $82,135 · fundraising $3,534
23 · Insurance

total $131,938 · program services $102,434 · management and general $26,138 · fundraising $3,366
24a · Other expenses: Repairs and Maintenance

total $337,612 · program services $326,247 · management and general $10,796 · fundraising $569
24b · Other expenses: Other Personnel Expense

total $283,029 · program services $117,712 · management and general $149,529 · fundraising $15,788
24c · Other expenses: Miscellaneous

total $71,665 · program services $24,695 · management and general $46,038 · fundraising $932
24d · Other expenses: Bad Debt

total $9,724 · program services $9,724
24e · All other expenses

total $7,947 · program services $2,692 · management and general $5,255

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $393,476 · end of year $320,231
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $563,287 · end of year $41,061
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $3,001,446 · end of year $3,604,792
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $3,482,051 · end of year $4,173,316
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $194,235 · end of year $162,939
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$19,770,452
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$10,160,040
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $8,053,415 · end of year $9,610,412
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $11,470,590 · end of year $12,055,795
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $2,603,734 · end of year $2,851,721
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $8,392,983 · end of year $6,500,000
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $1,893,926 · end of year $550,248
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $2,560,503 · end of year $4,726,123
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $219,359 · end of year $95,454
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $31,878,066 · end of year $29,361,291
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $5,391,215 · end of year $5,687,647

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

Empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with opportunities to seek independence.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a national leader in manufacturing, with a legacy dating back to 1911. Our program proudly operates under the Ability One Program, in line with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD), creating meaningful employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Through partnerships with the Ability One Program, the State of Ohio's State-Use initiative, and the Community Rehabilitation Program, CABVI delivers a wide range of high-quality products. Our principal product lines include rolled paper and tape products, standard and custom signage, kitchen gadgets, door hardware, and the packaging of sticky notes and batteries. In 2024, we added the assembly of Classification Folders to our lineup, an expansion that created 10 new jobs and broadened our product mix. CABVI provided 52,917 hours of work to employees with vision loss, empowering people and setting a standard for what inclusive employment can achieve.

Expenses $2,861,286 · Grants $9,915 · Revenue $3,968,045
CABVI is a multi-service organization dedicated to vision rehabilitation, serving 4,079 people with significant vision loss in 2024. Our wide range of services includes Access Technology, Early Childhood and Youth Programs, Low Vision Services, Rehabilitation, and Social Services. In 2024, we introduced the Vision Resource Van, a mobile outreach initiative that brings CABVI's resources directly to the community. The van travels to health fairs and community events, sharing vital information and support with individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Our Audio Information Services offer a lifeline to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. From broadcast reading programs and talking book services to personalized talking print and engaging podcasts, we ensure that information is accessible in ways that matter. In 2024 alone, we had 15,703 engagements with individuals who are blind or visually impaired through our Audio Information Services.

Expenses $3,758,342 · Grants $223,249 · Revenue $565,184
CABVI runs its E-Commerce and Retail operations through two main channels: VIE Ability and Office Runway, a Base Supply Center (BSC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. VIE Ability offers office supplies and furniture to the State of Ohio, commercial businesses and individuals. In 2024, VIE Ability grew by 19%, creating more customer service jobs for people with vision loss. VIE Ability provided 11,911 hours of work to people who are blind or visually impaired. The BSC is operated under the authority of the U.S. Air Force and sells products made by agencies supporting people with blindness and other disabilities nationwide. These products are on the Federal Procurement List, so when federal employees buy them, it creates and supports jobs for people with disabilities. In 2024, the BSC provided 3,356 hours of work for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Expenses $2,028,676 · Revenue $2,700,451
CABVI offers contract close-out services through the Ability One program. Currently, CABVI has contracts with Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Marine Corps System Command in Quantico, Virginia. In 2024 alone, these contracts created 27,323 hours of employment for people who are blind. To date, this program has helped 34 blind specialists move into government or other professional careers.

Expenses $1,465,502 · Revenue $1,787,698

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Roger G Caldwell

Trustee - Exited 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Lee Cassiere

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Robin Chadwick

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Sanserrae Frazier

Vice Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Brenda Gumbs

Trustee - Exited 12/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Deborah Kendrick

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Luke B Lindsell MD

Trustee - Exited 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Michael A Mize II

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Timothy G Powell

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Norma Rashid

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Benjamin M Rosensweet

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Mary Rust

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Kelly Schlafman

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Joe Sgro

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Stephanie A Smith

Trustee

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
John W Tolos

Trustee - Exited 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Dennis W Dern

Trustee - Exited 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Kim Ravenhall

Trustee - Exited 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Tim Smith

Board Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

3
Glen G Vogel

Past Board Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Patti Weller-Bresler

Secretary

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Dan Staley

Trustee - Started 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Christopher Riemann

Trustee - Started 4/24

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Teri J Shirk

President/CEO

Total calculated

$311,664

From this org

$281,557

From related orgs

$0

Other

$30,107

Hours/week

60

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$251,357

Bonus

$30,000

Other

$200

Deferred

$18,432

Nontaxable benefits

$11,675

Filer's total

$311,664
Monica L Braddock

CFO

Total calculated

$214,870

From this org

$199,919

From related orgs

$0

Other

$14,951

Hours/week

55

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$181,375

Bonus

$18,344

Other

$200

Deferred

$13,405

Nontaxable benefits

$1,546

Filer's total

$214,870
Kimberly M McNeer

VP Human Resources

Total calculated

$196,657

From this org

$173,248

From related orgs

$0

Other

$23,409

Hours/week

55

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$158,307

Bonus

$14,741

Other

$200

Deferred

$11,734

Nontaxable benefits

$11,675

Filer's total

$196,657
Aaron Bley

Chief Mission Officer

Total calculated

$179,257

From this org

$165,748

From related orgs

$0

Other

$13,509

Hours/week

55

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$150,638

Bonus

$14,910

Other

$200

Deferred

$11,359

Nontaxable benefits

$2,150

Filer's total

$179,257
Jennifer C Alvis

VP Business Development

Total calculated

$176,323

From this org

$155,514

From related orgs

$0

Other

$20,809

Hours/week

55

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$133,971

Bonus

$21,343

Other

$200

Deferred

$10,329

Nontaxable benefits

$10,480

Filer's total

$176,323
Thomas G Crawford

Director of State and Commercial Sales

Total calculated

$114,860

From this org

$114,860

From related orgs

$0

Other

$0

Hours/week

55
Annette M Leal

CMS Supervisor

Total calculated

$110,519

From this org

$110,519

From related orgs

$0

Other

$0

Hours/week

55
Stephen A Caruso

Director of Federal Sales and Government Relations

Total calculated

$109,038

From this org

$106,835

From related orgs

$0

Other

$2,203

Hours/week

55

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

3 · Independent compensation consultant
3 · Form 990 of other organizations
3 · Compensation survey or study
3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues

Answered no

4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
7 · Other non-fixed payments
8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 5: VP of Development, Director of Federal Sales and Director of State and Commercial Sales receive commission based on achievement of revenue goals.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

RTL Holdco Inc

C · Holding Company · OH · 100% owned · controlled entity

Directly controlled by Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Route Transportation and Logistics Inc

C · Transportation Services · FL · 100% owned · share of income $2,186,737 · share of assets $7,516,120 · controlled entity

Directly controlled by RTL Holdco Inc

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2024
Filed: 4 August 2025
IRS schema version: 2024v5.2
Source object: 202512189349301301

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