Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)3124 E ROOSEVELT ST
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code PHOENIX, AZ850085088
D Employer identification number

23-7134050
E Telephone number

(602) 273-1510
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 12,706
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 5,873
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 2,360
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 964
4 Investment income........................... 4 2,812
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 697
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 200
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 497
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 12,506
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 9,000
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 750
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 1,944
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 13,339
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 25,033
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -12,527
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 148,925
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 -8,471
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 127,927
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
148,925
22
127,927
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
148,925
25
127,927
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
148,925
27
127,927
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND IS THE STATEWIDE CONSUMER MEMBERSHIP CHAPTER AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, WHICH IS BASED IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, SECURITY AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, AS WELL AS THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP IS APPROXIMATELY 75 BLIND AND SIGHTED PERSONS RESIDING PRIMARILY IN THE PHOENIX AND TUCSON AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION'S 9-MEMBER, ALL VOLUNTEER GOVERNING BOARD HOLDS REGULAR MEETINGS, PRIMARILY THROUGH TELECONFERENCE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 TOTAL PROGRAM GRANTS AND EXPENSES. SEE BELOW FOR DETAIL OF ACHIEVEMENTS.
(Grants $ 9,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 23,626
29 HELD THE 42ND ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION IN MAY 2013, WITH SPEAKERS FROM ASRSA AND DISABILITY RESOURCES CENTER OF PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ALONG WITH INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS ON LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GUIDE DOGS. SPONSORED THE 17TH ANNUAL VISION REHAB AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO IN NOVEMBER. TOTAL ATTENDENCE ESTIMATED AT 1000, WITH 100 VISITING THE AZCB INFORMATION TABLE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER WHICH GOES OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 65 MEMBERS ADDRESSING VARIOUS RELATED ISSUES AND TOPICS IN THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY. THE NEWSLETTER WAS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION AT WHITE CANE DAY AND AT THE VISION REHAB AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 2 BLIND UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOTALING 4,000. CONTRIBUTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SERVING THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INCLUDING AZ CENTER FOR THE BLIND, WITH OVER 2,500 PERSONS IMPACTED BY PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED MONETARY SUPPORT THROUGH THE COUNCIL'S EXPENSE INTERVENTION FUND TO ASSIST BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF ESSENTIAL TOOLS OR SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OR HEALTHCARE; WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT HAVE PAID FOR SUCH NEEDS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER AGENCIES. VARIOUS BOARD MEMBERS OF AZCB REPRESENT THE ORGANIZATION ON VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES RELATED TO BLINDNESS ISSUES INCLUDING: GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT; PHOENIX MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES; AND THE CITY OF PHOENIX HUMAN RELATION COMMISSION, AMONG OTHERS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 23,626
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
BARBARA MCDONALDClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 5.00 0    
DAN MARTINEZClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 5.00 0    
SHARON BOOKERClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 5.00 0    
ROBIN PARASKEVASClick to see attachmentTREASURER 5.00 0    
TED CHITTENDEN JRClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 1.00 0    
THOMAS BOOKERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
TIM CONNELLClick to see attachmentTREASURER 5.00 0    
CARLOS PARASKEVASClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
JEFF BISHOPClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
JANET KELLSClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MARLENE DEKKERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletAZ
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletROBIN PARASKEVAS Telephone no. bullet (602) 336-9745
Located at bullet3124 E ROOSEVELT ST SUITE 4PHOENIX,AZ ZIP + 4bullet85008
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2013)


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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7134050
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 93,184 12,054 27,391 3,152 5,873 141,654
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 93,184 12,054 27,391 3,152 5,873 141,654
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 141,654
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 93,184 12,054 27,391 3,152 5,873 141,654
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,408 1,650 3,811 1,626 2,812 14,307
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 155,961
12
12
6,833
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
90.830 %
15
15
92.860 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
 
Employer identification number

23-7134050
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 515 OFFICE EXPENSE 251 TELEPHONE 834 TRAVEL 60 CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS 4,718 INSURANCE 255 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,075 NEWSLETTER 853 VEHICLE DONATION EXPENSE 2,941 RECIPIENT PURCHASES 1,837 TOTAL 13,339
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS -8,471
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 BRAILE COPIER 4,645 4,645 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 4,645 4,645 TOTAL 0 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND IS THE STATEWIDE CONSUMER MEMBERSHIP CHAPTER AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, WHICH IS BASED IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, SECURITY AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, AS WELL AS THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP IS APPROXIMATELY 75 BLIND AND SIGHTED PERSONS RESIDING PRIMARILY IN THE PHOENIX AND TUCSON AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION'S 9-MEMBER, ALL VOLUNTEER GOVERNING BOARD HOLDS REGULAR MEETINGS, PRIMARILY THROUGH TELECONFERENCE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 HELD THE 42ND ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION IN MAY 2013, WITH SPEAKERS FROM ASRSA AND DISABILITY RESOURCES CENTER OF PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ALONG WITH INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS ON LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GUIDE DOGS. SPONSORED THE 17TH ANNUAL VISION REHAB AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO IN NOVEMBER. TOTAL ATTENDENCE ESTIMATED AT 1000, WITH 100 VISITING THE AZCB INFORMATION TABLE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER WHICH GOES OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 65 MEMBERS ADDRESSING VARIOUS RELATED ISSUES AND TOPICS IN THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY. THE NEWSLETTER WAS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION AT WHITE CANE DAY AND AT THE VISION REHAB AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 2 BLIND UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOTALING 4,000. CONTRIBUTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SERVING THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INCLUDING AZ CENTER FOR THE BLIND, WITH OVER 2,500 PERSONS IMPACTED BY PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED MONETARY SUPPORT THROUGH THE COUNCIL'S EXPENSE INTERVENTION FUND TO ASSIST BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF ESSENTIAL TOOLS OR SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OR HEALTHCARE; WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT HAVE PAID FOR SUCH NEEDS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER AGENCIES. VARIOUS BOARD MEMBERS OF AZCB REPRESENT THE ORGANIZATION ON VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES RELATED TO BLINDNESS ISSUES INCLUDING: GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT; PHOENIX MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES; AND THE CITY OF PHOENIX HUMAN RELATION COMMISSION, AMONG OTHERS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
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ARIZONA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
EIN: 23-7134050
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BARBARA MCDONALD  
DAN MARTINEZ  
SHARON BOOKER  
ROBIN PARASKEVAS  
TED CHITTENDEN JR  
THOMAS BOOKER  
TIM CONNELL  
CARLOS PARASKEVAS  
JEFF BISHOP  
JANET KELLS  
MARLENE DEKKER