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Minnesota State Academy for the Blind Foundation

The purpose of the MSAB Foundation is to raise funds to enhance the education of the students at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind and to help them achieve their full potential.

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 12/3/2010
From the Council
Even though Minnesota State Academy for the Blind Foundation had three consecutive years of unrestricted net asset losses, in 2008 the loss was less than 2%, which meets the Council's Financial Health standard.
P.O. Box 52
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-7206
Fax: 507-333-5858
EIN 41-1739069
Principal Staff Rolland Baldwin, President
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 0
Number of Volunteers 12
Number of Clients Served 50
General Information
Board Chair Rolland Baldwin
Number of Board Members 13
Board meetings with quorum 8
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 7.75
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Board
Accomplishments
The MSAB Foundation successfully funded and completed installation of a bike path and obstacle course for use by MSAB students.
Current Goals
The MSAB Foundation approved funding for classroom equipment to enhance vocational learning, mathematics instruction, music and performing arts experiences, and physical education with the installation of a climbing wall.
Community or Constituency Served
Blind and visually impaired students who attend the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind.
Geographic Area Served
State of Minnesota residents.
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $39,966 86.9%
Management: $3,839 8.3%
Fundraising: $2,192 4.8%

Unrestricted Net Assets

2010 2009 2008
End of Year: $146,979 $114,289 $131,543
Beginning of Year $114,289 $131,543 $132,927
Difference $32,690 ($17,254) ($1,384)
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $146,979
Based on information provided on 2008 to 2010
Financials

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