COUNCIL OF SCHOOLS FOR THE BLIND
EIN 71-0725317 · Human Service Organizations (P20)
What they do
The Council of Schools for The Blind is A Vital Membership Organization That Serves Schools Catering to Visually Impaired Students Nationwide. It Plays A Crucial Role In Providing Essential Resources Such As Information Staff Development Training and Networking Opportunities to Support School Personnel In Their Mission to Deliver Quality Education and Support Services. Through This Platform Professionals In The Field Can Access Valuable Advice Guidance and Collaborative Opportunities to Enhance Their Effectiveness In Serving Visually Impaired Students.
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They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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JOY HARRISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AIMEE VEETHMEMBER
BRIAN DARCYMEMBER
EMILY COLEMANMEMBER
GINA OUELLETTESECRETARY
JAMES MICHAELSMEMBER
JON HARDINGTREASURER
PEGGY SINCLAIR-MORRISMEMBER
ROB HAIRPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2012
- Location
- 1100 STATE AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66102-4411
- County
- Wyandotte
- In care of
- % JON HARDING
- Primary officer
- Jon Harding, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- November 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Human Service Organizations (P20)
- IRS tax category
- Human Service Organizations
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes
- Revocation date
- March 15, 2014