Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

aka BVRS | Pittsburgh, PA | www.bvrspittsburgh.org

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EIN: 25-1803195

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as of November 2024

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as of November 11, 2024

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Mission

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh improves the lives of persons with vision loss and related disabilities by teaching independence and self-advocacy.

Ruling year info

1997

President

Ms. Erika Petach

Main address

1816 Locust St

Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA

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Formerly known as

Pittsburgh Vision Services

Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind

Pittsburgh Blind Association

EIN

25-1803195

Subject area info

Independent living for people with disabilities

Rehabilitation

Population served info

People with vision impairments

NTEE code info

Blind/Visually Impaired Centers, Services (P86)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Rehabilitation

We train people in adjustment to vision loss by developing the practical skills they need to live independently. Some of our programs include: Personal Adjustment to Blindness Training, Community Based Training, Low Vision Program, Computer Access Technology Center and Summer Youth Program.

Population(s) Served

People with vision impairments

Adults

Children and youth

Economically disadvantaged people

Vocational Services

A primary goal of BVRS' Vocational Services Program is to help people with vision loss and other disabilities retain or find fulfilling jobs. We provide skills training in our Industries division and computer and technology skills in our Access Technology Center.

Population(s) Served

People with disabilities

Community Services

Our Community Services include Children's Vision Screening, which provides free screenings to more than 14,000 children at several hundred sites each year, Primary Vision Care includes routine exams, Case Management, Information, and Referrals provides a listening ear, suggestions, written materials, and referrals to rehabilitation programs at BVRS or other agencies for individuals who reach out to the agency for help or advice, Supportive Services provides transportation to eligible senior citizens so they may get to their doctor and other essential appointments. Support Service staff also complete chores such as reading mail, paying bills, or making shopping trips for those who cannot travel.

Population(s) Served

People with disabilities

PBA Industries

For nearly a century, PBA Industries has provided meaningful employment to people who are blind or vision impaired. Trained and skilled craftsmen create or assemble a great variety of products that are sold to governmental departments and businesses in the private sector.

Population(s) Served

People with vision impairments

Where we work

Accreditations

National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped (NAC) - Accreditation

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.18

Average of 1.53 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.2

Average of 2.4 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

17%

Average of 22% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$2,314,580
Government Grants	$969,480
Program Services	$1,242,937
Investments	$612,817
Special Events	$179,692
Sales	$884,727
Other	$33,453
Total Revenue	$6,237,686

Expenses
Program Services	$4,318,765
Administration	$1,262,494
Fundraising	$233,433
Total Expenses	$5,814,692
Net Gain/Loss	$422,994

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$22,488
Advertising & Promotion	$15,657
Information Technology Expenses	$23,962
Insurance Expenses	$68,896
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$10,429
Legal Fees	$6,811
Pension Plan Contributions	$156,486
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,298,332
Government Grants	$920,846
Program Services	$1,171,393
Investments	$354,613
Special Events	$52,638
Sales	$876,778
Other	$81,469
Total Revenue	$4,756,069

Expenses
Program Services	$3,919,807
Administration	$1,031,733
Fundraising	$247,382
Total Expenses	$5,198,922
Net Gain/Loss	($442,853)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$26,398
Advertising & Promotion	$16,492
Information Technology Expenses	$15,952
Insurance Expenses	$66,110
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$45,684
Legal Fees	$1,205
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,349,994
Government Grants	$875,331
Program Services	$957,022
Investments	$516,167
Special Events	$10,515
Sales	$937,514
Other	$76,283
Total Revenue	$4,722,826

Expenses
Program Services	$3,366,960
Administration	$887,908
Fundraising	$225,622
Total Expenses	$4,480,490
Net Gain/Loss	$242,336

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$29,581
Advertising & Promotion	$12,032
Information Technology Expenses	$18,893
Insurance Expenses	$47,936
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$54,995
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,460,385
Government Grants	$820,079
Program Services	$981,116
Investments	$460,438
Special Events	($15,419)
Sales	$938,200
Other	$113,090
Total Revenue	$4,757,889

Expenses
Program Services	$3,369,238
Administration	$959,961
Fundraising	$226,266
Total Expenses	$4,555,465
Net Gain/Loss	$202,424

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,064
Advertising & Promotion	$10,708
Information Technology Expenses	$27,344
Insurance Expenses	$52,319
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$54,140
Legal Fees	$76
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,420,058
Government Grants	$779,971
Program Services	$792,939
Investments	$526,930
Special Events	($53,903)
Sales	$1,057,634
Other	$125,784
Total Revenue	$4,649,413

Expenses
Program Services	$3,321,306
Administration	$984,160
Fundraising	$333,593
Total Expenses	$4,639,059
Net Gain/Loss	$10,354

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$31,015
Advertising & Promotion	$9,228
Information Technology Expenses	$13,682
Insurance Expenses	$51,391
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$53,796
Legal Fees	$10,157
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,442,438
Government Grants	$754,005
Program Services	$759,879
Investments	$501,643
Special Events	$62,429
Sales	$816,049
Other	$107,701
Total Revenue	$4,444,144

Expenses
Program Services	$3,224,195
Administration	$968,448
Fundraising	$282,904
Total Expenses	$4,475,547
Net Gain/Loss	($31,403)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$26,367
Advertising & Promotion	$9,432
Information Technology Expenses	$11,670
Insurance Expenses	$46,672
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$60,187
Legal Fees	$1,070
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$71,000

Revenue
Contributions	$3,643,463
Government Grants	$758,168
Program Services	$853,162
Investments	$679,829
Special Events	$8,410
Sales	$1,192,906
Other	$75,401
Total Revenue	$7,211,339

Expenses
Program Services	$3,146,465
Administration	$996,547
Fundraising	$367,771
Total Expenses	$4,510,783
Net Gain/Loss	$2,700,556

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$27,293
Advertising & Promotion	$48,343
Information Technology Expenses	$57,268
Insurance Expenses	$55,796
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$64,513
Legal Fees	$3,106
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$108,000

Revenue
Contributions	$2,078,400
Government Grants	$717,810
Program Services	$726,993
Investments	$869,299
Special Events	$41,625
Sales	$926,865
Other	$64,981
Total Revenue	$5,425,973

Expenses
Program Services	$3,336,373
Administration	$1,170,228
Fundraising	$379,675
Total Expenses	$4,886,276
Net Gain/Loss	$539,697

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$29,209
Advertising & Promotion	$60,169
Information Technology Expenses	$82,368
Insurance Expenses	$44,349
Interest Expenses	$7,304
Investment Management Fees	$64,317
Legal Fees	$1,030
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$80,250

Revenue
Contributions	$1,562,069
Government Grants	$639,291
Program Services	$528,700
Investments	$528,112
Special Events	$53,979
Sales	$966,961
Other	$64,272
Total Revenue	$4,343,384

Expenses
Program Services	$3,346,947
Administration	$1,729,421
Fundraising	$245,442
Total Expenses	$5,321,810
Net Gain/Loss	($978,426)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$36,650
Advertising & Promotion	$105,414
Information Technology Expenses	$92,933
Insurance Expenses	$53,641
Interest Expenses	$224,403
Investment Management Fees	$59,502
Legal Fees	$7,741
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,680,537
Government Grants	$691,790
Program Services	$889,833
Investments	$718,800
Special Events	$55,023
Sales	$1,048,648
Other	$163,197
Total Revenue	$5,247,828

Expenses
Program Services	$3,377,852
Administration	$1,933,743
Fundraising	$291,797
Total Expenses	$5,603,392
Net Gain/Loss	($355,564)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$32,499
Advertising & Promotion	$56,508
Information Technology Expenses	$95,013
Insurance Expenses	$55,129
Interest Expenses	$357,216
Investment Management Fees	$58,957
Legal Fees	$20,298
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,968,304
Government Grants	$727,958
Program Services	$813,597
Investments	$581,854
Special Events	$54,549
Sales	$931,372
Other	$65,098
Total Revenue	$5,142,732

Expenses
Program Services	$3,675,659
Administration	$1,812,297
Fundraising	$321,453
Total Expenses	$5,809,409
Net Gain/Loss	($666,677)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$37,183
Advertising & Promotion	$92,036
Information Technology Expenses	$122,691
Insurance Expenses	$51,101
Interest Expenses	$373,007
Investment Management Fees	$58,696
Legal Fees	$11,723
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,387,836
Government Grants	$616,055
Program Services	$1,135,421
Investments	$589,000
Special Events	$44,086
Sales	$776,000
Other	$98,190
Total Revenue	$4,646,588

Expenses
Program Services	$3,543,804
Administration	$1,573,556
Fundraising	$329,711
Total Expenses	$5,447,071
Net Gain/Loss	($800,483)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$29,137
Advertising & Promotion	$43,050
Information Technology Expenses	$134,483
Insurance Expenses	$42,371
Interest Expenses	$355,116
Investment Management Fees	$58,358
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,408,528
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$809,937
Investments	$510,685
Special Events	$0
Sales	$788,397
Other	$69,908
Total Revenue	$3,587,455

Expenses
Program Services	$3,672,736
Administration	$925,763
Fundraising	$241,949
Total Expenses	$4,840,448
Net Gain/Loss	($1,252,993)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$39,706
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$152,379
Insurance Expenses	$52,988
Interest Expenses	$284,065
Investment Management Fees	$64,904
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,162,583
Government Grants	$1,495,084
Program Services	$987,971
Investments	$608,107
Special Events	$0
Sales	$905,004
Other	$127,196
Total Revenue	$6,285,945

Expenses
Program Services	$3,307,564
Administration	$1,140,028
Fundraising	$411,502
Total Expenses	$4,859,094
Net Gain/Loss	$1,426,851

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,510
Advertising & Promotion	$22,639
Information Technology Expenses	$182,791
Insurance Expenses	$42,472
Interest Expenses	$222,752
Investment Management Fees	$58,358
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,817,727
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,106,962
Investments	$425,131
Special Events	$20,901
Sales	$1,038,143
Other	$124,327
Total Revenue	$4,533,191

Expenses
Program Services	$3,176,242
Administration	$1,836,340
Fundraising	$347,714
Total Expenses	$5,360,296
Net Gain/Loss	($827,105)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$38,254
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$62,252
Interest Expenses	$123,319
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$70,384
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$2,314,580
Cash & Equivalents	$930,053	$1,071,004	$140,951
Accounts Receivable	$694,310	$832,367	$138,057
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$697,038	$590,670	($106,368)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$152,456	$136,974	($15,482)
Investment, Securities	$9,823,309	$8,204,857	($1,618,452)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,361,392	$3,102,757	($258,635)
Other	$443,485	$102,759	($340,726)
Total Assets	$16,102,043	$14,041,388	($2,060,655)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$389,305	$324,066	($65,239)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$115,845	$71,600	($44,245)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$505,150	$395,666	($109,484)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$344,525	$1,229,528	$885,003
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$3,297,221	$2,499,485	-$797,736
Total Restricted Net Assets	$3,641,746	$3,729,013	$87,267
Unrestricted Net Assets	$11,955,147	$9,916,709	($2,038,438)
Net Assets	$15,596,893	$13,645,722	($1,951,171)

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$1,298,332
Cash & Equivalents	$1,093,127	$1,205,041	$111,914
Accounts Receivable	$832,367	$758,732	($73,635)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$590,670	$286,126	($304,544)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$136,974	$149,019	$12,045
Investment, Securities	$8,204,857	$9,143,256	$938,399
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,102,757	$2,929,333	($173,424)
Other	$80,636	$63,354	($17,282)
Total Assets	$14,041,388	$14,534,861	$493,473

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$324,066	$515,190	$191,124
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$71,600	$65,400	($6,200)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$2,808	$2,808
Total Liabilities	$395,666	$583,398	$187,732

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$214,551	-$283,365	$2,221,053	$2,803,851	$102,718
As % of expenses	4.2%	-5.9%	53.5%	66.7%	2.2%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$457,820	-$958,698	$1,529,174	$2,146,427	-$551,125
As % of expenses	-7.9%	-17.6%	31.6%	44.2%	-10.3%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$5,142,732	$4,646,588	$3,587,455	$6,285,945	$4,533,191
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-2.0%	-9.6%	-22.8%	75.2%	-27.9%
Program services revenue	15.8%	24.4%	22.6%	15.7%	24.4%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	11.3%	12.7%	14.2%	9.7%	9.4%
Government grants	14.2%	13.3%	0.0%	23.8%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	39.3%	30.8%	39.3%	34.4%	40.6%
Other revenue	19.4%	18.8%	23.9%	16.4%	25.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$5,137,038	$4,771,738	$4,148,569	$4,201,670	$4,706,453
Total expenses, % change over prior year	4.8%	-7.1%	-13.1%	1.3%	12.0%
Personnel	70.5%	68.0%	68.9%	63.6%	66.4%
Professional fees	4.9%	7.1%	7.4%	8.2%	13.6%
Occupancy	4.9%	4.3%	5.4%	5.7%	5.8%
Interest	7.3%	7.4%	6.8%	5.3%	2.6%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	12.4%	13.1%	11.5%	17.3%	11.6%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$5,809,409	$5,447,071	$4,840,448	$4,859,094	$5,360,296
One month of savings	$428,087	$397,645	$345,714	$350,139	$392,204
Debt principal payment	$0	$1,195,470	$339,786	$13,363,292	$216,475
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$6,237,496	$7,040,186	$5,525,948	$18,572,525	$5,968,975

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	0.2	0.0	0.0	1.3	1.2
Months of cash and investments	28.0	28.3	39.2	27.8	25.4
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	32.8	32.9	42.3	17.2	14.9

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$103,259	$7,747	$1,716	$462,269	$480,820
Investments	$11,899,067	$11,246,994	$13,566,760	$9,267,716	$9,499,311
Receivables	$9,048,950	$8,155,561	$8,231,958	$314,884	$505,024
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$18,457,084	$18,561,842	$18,938,687	$18,938,687	$19,014,770
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	10.0%	13.6%	16.9%	20.4%	23.7%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	51.6%	51.7%	48.0%	18.4%	18.8%
Unrestricted net assets	$14,043,592	$13,084,894	$14,614,068	$16,760,495	$16,209,370
Temporarily restricted net assets	$160,791	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$4,331,117	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$4,491,908	$4,331,847	$5,219,174	$4,189,907	$4,584,604
Total net assets	$18,535,500	$17,416,741	$19,833,242	$20,950,402	$20,793,974

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President

Ms. Erika Petach

Erika Petach became president of Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh in July 2010. She oversees all programs and services for this private nonprofit agency. Mrs. Petach earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in professional leadership, concentration in nonprofit management, from Carlow University. In 2013, the Pittsburgh Business Times named Ms. Petach a Diamond Award winner. The award honors the region's top presidents, CEOs, and executive directors. Before accepting the position at BVRS, Mrs. Petach was the vice president of programs for Life’sWork of Western Pennsylvania, where she supervised a staff of 75 people and assisted the CEO in managing a $6.5 million annual budget. She began working at Life’sWork in February 2006, where she supervised multiple programs, assisted with the development of strategic plans, and worked closely with the CEO on program and fiscal matters.

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Source: IRS Form 990

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Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Board of directors
as of 11/12/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Ms Valerie Faeth

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby

Term: 2023 - 2026

Valerie Faeth

Dentons Cohen and Grigsby

Bruce Knepper

BKFacility

Angela Longo

Community Volunteer

Craig Bingham

Carla Frost

KeyBank

A. Murat Kaynar, MD, MPH

Uiniversity of Pittsburgh

John McInerney

PA Assoc. for the Blind

Patricia Orringer

Terri Imbrelina Patak

Ogletree Deakins

Glenn Breisinger

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Gena Harper

Financial Consultant

Michael May

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Joseph W. Paul III

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James Schmitt

UPMC

Drew Besket

Peoples Security Bank and Trust

Brittany McDonald, Ph.D

Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh

Pamela Rath, MD

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Christopher Zomp

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/12/2024

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Leadership

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/11/2022

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Data

We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.

Contractors

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Professional fundraisers

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SOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G

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Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Mission

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Programs and results

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What we aim to solve

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Our programs

Rehabilitation

Vocational Services

Community Services

PBA Industries

Where we work

Accreditations

How we listen

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

2.18

Months of cash in 2023 info

1.2

Fringe rate in 2023 info

17%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

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President

Ms. Erika Petach

Number of employees

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

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Compensation data

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

Board of directors data

Ms Valerie Faeth

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Contractors

Professional fundraisers

Solicitation activities

Related organizations & associated domestic grants

Liquidity in 2023

Months of cash in 2023

Fringe rate in 2023

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities