Overview
The Missouri Council of the Blind, based in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired. With assets totaling $4,900,034, the organization operates with annual expenses of $449,571 and generates a revenue of $215,405. Despite the financial imbalance, the council is committed to its mission, primarily funding initiatives within Missouri, particularly in Saint Louis. The leadership team, including President Raymond Haley and Vice President Linda Gerken, along with other board members, work voluntarily without compensation, reflecting their dedication to the cause. The council does not specify particular subject areas but focuses on the broader mission of aiding the blind community in Missouri.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $5,144,110 in 2023
8 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $70,784 | Various Individuals | MO & National Conventios to Meet with Other Blind | 5354 Chippewa Saint Louis, MO US | 2024 |
| $49,561 | Various Individuals | Camp for Blind Children and Adults | 5453 Chippewa Saint Louis, MO US | 2024 |
| $42,616 | VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS | SUMMER CAMP | 5453 CHIPPEWA ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
| $39,626 | VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS | ADAPTIVE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE | 5453 CHIPPEWA ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
| $34,708 | Various Individuals | Equipment to help navigate the World | 5354 Chippewa Saint Louis, MO US | 2024 |
| $17,574 | Various Individuals | Sports Healthe Benefits and Special Programs | 5354 Chippewa Saint Louis, MO US | 2024 |
| $15,331 | VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS | ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS | 5453 CHIPPEWA ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
| $14,758 | Various Individuals | Advocacy for the Blind Youth a& Adults in MO | 5354 Chippewa Saint Louis, MO US | 2024 |
| $10,859 | VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS | ASSIST BLIND PERSONS WITH NEEDS | 5453 CHIPPEWA ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
| $10,000 | VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS | SCHOLARSHIPS | 5453 CHIPPEWA ST LOUIS, MO US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
VD
VIRGINIA DRAPKIN
| OFFICE MANAG | $51111 | 2023 |
KM
KAY MALMQUIST
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2023 |
CH
CHIP HAILEY
| VICE PRESIDE | $0 | 2023 |
JM
JOE MORGAN
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2023 |
JL
JACK LENK
| TREASURER | $0 | 2023 |
LG
LINDA GERKEN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
BK
BEVERLY KASKADDEN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
AS
ANNA SCHELL
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
RA
ROB ALBRO
| BOARD REPRES | $0 | 2023 |
CA
CRAIG ANCELL
| BOARD REPRES | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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