Mission
To support, train, and employ people who are blind or have low vision and increase their opportunities to lead an independent and fulfilling life.
Public Charity
VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND
Based in FRESNO, CA, VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $2.9M in revenue, $2.8M in expenses, $2.5M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 10 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $386K.
EIN: 942255626
FRESNO, CA
Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments
NTEE: G41
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.9M
Total Expenses$2.8M
Total Assets$2.5M
Grant Records10
Funding Total$386K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Valley Center for the Blind
How Valley Center for the Blind divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$82
Programs
the work itself
$18
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $82 for programs
$82
Valley Center for the Blind is a nationally recognized organization that uplifts individuals who are blind or low vision
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
COVID Response Activities
$88,526
PRODUCTIVITY, TRAINING, AND COMPLIANCE GRANT
$11,209
COVID Response Activities
$118,113
GRANT TO SUPPORT CASE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION.
$10,000
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 10 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Bernadette Madrid
Secretary
Dr Lauren Fernandez
Board Member
Emily Yang
Treasurer
Rhonda Rice
President
Ryan Wullschleger
Executive Dir.
Shellena Heber
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.9M | $2.8M | $2.5M |
| 2024 | $2.8M | $2.5M | $2.6M |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.8M |
| 2022 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $1.7M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $1.2M | $1.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $2.9M (+85%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.