Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE NEVADA BLIND CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ("NBCF") PROVIDES THE ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS INCLUDING EXTENDED EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRANSITIONAL SKILLS TO CHILDREN WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
NBCF PROVIDED SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO 59 BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOCUSED ON THREE KEY GOALS: INCREASE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, INCREASE EMPLOYMENT FOR BLIND ADULTS, AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN. TO MOVE STUDENTS TOWARD EACH OF THESE GOALS, NBCF PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH OFFERING AFTERSCHOOL AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING (BRAILLE, BLIND SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY, AND CORE SUBJECTS), S.T.E.A.M. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, MATH), COMPETITIVE LEGO ROBOTICS TEAMS, WHATS COOKING CLASS, HORSIN' AROUND ADAPTIVE SPORTS, BOOKTIME BUDDIES LITERACY SKILLS, SENSORY PLAY, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOURO UNIVERSITY.
BLIND SPECIFIC PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS -NBCF PROVIDES THE ONLY BLIND SPECIFIC DAY CAMP IN NEVADA, ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION, NBCF PROVIDES ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS BEEP BASEBALL, KICKBALL, GOAL BALL AND POWER SHUTDOWN. IN ADDITION, NBCF PROVIDES SPECIAL EVENTS THAT INCORPORATE THE WHOLE FAMILY, PROVIDING SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR EVERYBODY TO ENJOY. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE: BEEPING EGG HUNT, HOLIDAY PARTY, AND FUN FRIDAY'S FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND THEIR SIGHTED SIBLINGS.
RESOURCE AND BRAILLE LIBRARY -TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS, NBCF HOUSES A TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER WITH BLIND SPECIFIC RESOURCES SUCH AS: BRAILLE BOOKS, BRAILLERS, BRAILLE EMBOSSERS, AUDIBLE BOOKS, MOVIES IN DESCRIPTION, AND A VARIETY OF COMPUTERS, TABLETS, iPADS, AND OTHER RESOURCES WITH VOICE OVER CAPABILITIES.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Emily Smith | Executive Dir. | 50 | $117,580 |
| Jacob Oberman | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Rudy Manthei | President | 10 | $0 |
| Franz Kallao | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Elaine Wenger-Roesener | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Spilsbury | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Eva Littman | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Jeremy Galinat | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Dr Christopher Chiodo | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Lorena Acosta | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
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