SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
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Sierra Services for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, counseling, and transportation to medical appointments for the visually impaired, enabling them to remain independent and active in their communities. In the last year, the organization delivered over 6,274 units of service, including 1,243 medical transportation trips, with an operating budget of $208.9K and total revenue of $141.2K. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, and further information can be found on their website, sierraservices.org.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CAN REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.We performed 6,274 units of service in the last year which is just over 24 per day.Medical transportation was 1,243 units, or almost 5 per day.We traveled 19,405 miles in the last year.Peer transportation was 667 for the 146 groups per yearTotal transportation 1,910 units of service, over 7 per day.3,435 units of service for other direct services on behalf of a client.Applications to talking books, individual or family counseling,or general vision aid assistance.
Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND’s budget?
In 2025, SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND reported an annual operating budget of around $209 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
Where does SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND operate?
SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND is headquartered in Nevada City, CA.
Who funded SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND recently?
In 2025, SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND received grants from NEGLEY FLINN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and HATTIE ANNA AND HARLEY ROBINSON FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND received in 2024?
The largest grant to SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND in 2024 exceeds $20 thousand.