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Organization Details BLINDED AMERICAN VETERANS FOUNDATION
Also Known As: BAVF
P.O. Box 65900
Washington, DC 20035
www.bavf.org

Mission and Programs

Mission
The Blinded American Veterans Foundation (BAVF) is a nationwide focal point and
clearinghouse for research, information dissemination and educational efforts
for blinded and visurally impaired veterans and their families. As a result,
BAVF concentrates on: Supporting medical research on sensory disabilities, as
well as the development of improved sensory prosthetics. Outreach programs to
further identify issues of personal importance to veterans with sensory
disabilities. Informational programs directed at state and federal government
agencies, the Congress and state legislatures, the private business sector and
the general public. The development of a nationwide volunteer corps to assist
veterans with sensory disabilities.

Programs
In addition to distribution of the "Americane" and audio cassettes with
information for blinded and visually impaired veterans, the Foundation fields
dozens of calls each week regarding counseling, assistance, referrals and
advice, particularly regarding veterans benefits leading to self-sufficiency.
The Foundation also distributes grants to veterans affairs medical centers and
programs to support education and rehabilitative needs not covered by federally
approtriated funds. Call referrals and grant support alone reaches more than a
thousand individuals each year.

Who We Are
Provide information on research, rehabilitation, and re-employment to blinded
and visually impaired veterans. Distribute the "Americane" sensory device
researched by the Foundation.

NTEE Code
P86—Blind/Visually Impaired Centers, Services
J22—Employment Training
P01—Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
Goals and Results

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 2006-12-31 00:00:00.0
Contacted every known blinded and visually impaired individual on the Veterans
Administration Compensation and Pension rolls to inform them of their benefits
and available opportunities.

The Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $21,500 (valued at $500 each) to
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and healty systems to support services for
blinded and visually impaired veterans that are not provided for by federally
appropriated funds. Additionally, the BAVF awarded thousands of dollars in
grant support to soldiers wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq who are receiving
treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and to their families.

The BAVF held its annual Congressional Media and Volunteer Awards program and
Flag Day activities, to salute the flag and express appreciation to Members of
Congress, the media, and volunteers who support the Foundation's goals of
Research, Rehabilitation, and Re-employment. BAVF volunteers discussed
rehabilitative services and outreach to the 300-plus audience at the awards
ceremony. Foundation volunteers also educated several hundred members of the
general public about the new technology available to the visually impaired.
During the Flag Day events, the BAVF had the opportunity to educate several
hundred members of the general public about the new technology available to
the visually impaired

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning 2007-01-01 00:00:00.0
Use the Foundation's nationwide cadre of on-call volunteers who provide
services in all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; other U.S. sites; and to various
countries. These representatives field dozens of inquiries each week from
blinded and other sensory disabled veterans seeking assistance, counseling,
referral, and advice ?especially in the areas of veterans benefits leading to
rehabilitation and re-employment. BAVF volunteers cooperate fully with
Department of Veterans Affairs Visual Impairment Service Teams, operating at
minimal administrative cost.

Distribute the Foundation-researched and funded "Americane" sensory device to
blinded and visually impaired veterans.

Meet with blinded veterans and directors of the Veterans Affairs Medical
Centers to make recommendations for improvement in service to blinded
veterans.

Chief Executive Profile
Blinded Vietnam veteran, strong advocate for blinded and sensory-disabled
veterans, colunnist for The Washington Times newspaper.

Financial Data
Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending 2006-09-30 00:00:00.0
Revenue
Contributions 0
Government Grants 0
Program Services 0
Investments 0
Special Events 0
Sales 0
Other 0
Total Revenue $132,030

Expenses
Program Services $55,798
Administration $10,898
Other 0
Total Expenditures $66,696
Net Gain/Loss0

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending 2006-09-30
Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an
organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets
should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but
the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an
organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be
sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current
year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency
problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly
exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.


Assets October 1, 2005 September 20, 2006

$394,716 $460,136

Financial Comments from the Organization
Distribute thousands of dollars each year to support research, education, and
re-employment opportunites for blinded and sensory-disabled veterans. Also
distribute the "Americane" sensory device and information at no cost nationwide.
No paid workers, operate strictly using volunteers.

Overhead operating percentage: 9.6 percent.

Basic Information
This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the
organization on 2007-02-26.
It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.
Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

EIN
52-1419400

Executive
Mr. John Fales

Contact
Mr. John Fales, President
Phone (800) 242-1060
Fax (301) 622-3330
E-mail sgtshaft@bavf.org

Year Founded 1985

Ruling Year 1985

No. of Board Members 3

No. of Full-Time Employees 0

No. of Part-Time Employees 0

No. of Volunteers 21-100

Funding
This organization is seeking funds from contributions. These funds will be
used for unrestricted operating expenses and special projects.

Locations Served National

Board of Directors
Dennis Wyant, Secretary
Don Garner, Treasurer


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