American Printing House for the Blind meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
American Printing House for the Blind (APH) believes in creating an accessible world with opportunity for everyone. Much of APH?s mandate is from the federal Act to Promote the Education of the Blind of 1879. The organization manufactures and distributes products for the blind or visually impaired, including braille, large type books and educational aids. APHB also acts as a resource hub for people who are blind or visually impaired, their families, and professional who serve them.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, American Printing House for the Blind's program expenses were:
Cost of products distibuted and sold |
$24,283,517 |
Program support |
$6,202,794 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$30,486,311 |
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Chief Executive
Craig Meador, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$269,848
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Chair of the Board
Phoebe Wood
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Principal, Companies Wood
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Board Size
11
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Paid Staff Size
313
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 31% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,911,981, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on American Printing House for the Blind's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Products distributed and sold |
$30,599,658 |
Interest and dividends |
$3,651,363 |
Gain on investments, net |
$2,043,797 |
Contributions and bequests |
$1,426,876 |
Miscellaneous income |
$981,695 |
Grants |
$485,105 |
Total Income |
$39,188,494 |
- Programs: 80%
- Administrative: 18%
- Other: Less than 1%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$39,188,494 |
Program expenses |
$30,486,311 |
Fundraising expenses |
$595,687 |
Administrative expenses |
$6,695,332 |
Other expenses |
$604,048 |
Total expenses: |
$38,381,378 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$807,116 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$143,028,363 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-4,629,963 |
Ending Net Assets |
$139,205,516 |
Total Liabilities |
$24,588,236 |
Total Assets |
$163,793,752 |
Note 1: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents net loss for the retirement plan.
Note 2: In the above financial section, "other expenses" represent Access Explorer expenses.