Prevent Blindness Wisconsin meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Prevent Blindness Wisconsin (PBWI) reports that it works to prevent blindness in the state of Wisconsin by detecting eye conditions through on-going vision screening activities and state-wide public health education programs to improve access to vision care and teach signs of common vision problems. The organization offers individuals vision screening and risk-assessment, trains community health workers to advocate for vision health, and provides vision health education to parents, social workers, and community groups. PBWI also offers follow-up appointments and referrals for children. In 2020, the organization states that it served 325,000 Wisconsin residents.
For the year ended March 31, 2020, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin's program expenses were:
Community services |
$500,946 |
Affiliate support of national programs |
$79,062 |
Public health education |
$45,068 |
Professional education and training |
$34,056 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$659,132 |
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Chief Executive
Tami Radwill, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$113,262
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Chair of the Board
Charles Groeschell
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, Robert W. Baird & Company
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Board Size
22
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Paid Staff Size
10
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,041,663 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 Prevent Blindness Wisconsin's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and grants |
$778,374 |
Special events, net |
$238,366 |
Legacies |
$24,923 |
Investment income |
$13,285 |
Program service revenue |
$10,060 |
Unrealized loss on investments |
($17,197) |
Total Income |
$1,047,811 |
- Programs: 71%
- Fundraising: 24%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$1,047,811 |
Program expenses |
$659,132 |
Fundraising expenses |
$221,547 |
Administrative expenses |
$53,206 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$933,885 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$113,926 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$851,685 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-5,977 |
Ending Net Assets |
$959,634 |
Total Liabilities |
$43,061 |
Total Assets |
$1,002,695 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a net loss on disposal of assets.