THE MISSION OF THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND IS TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND LEAD A FULFILLING LIFE. ESTABLISHED IN 1936, THE CENTER SERVES BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING REHABILITATION,SKILLS TRAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND SELF-FULFILLMENT AND BY EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITIES REGARDING THE POTENTIAL OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. FOR OVER 80 YEARS, THE CENTER HAS PIONEERED INNOVATIVE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED BY DEVELOPING METHODS FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION TO LEARN THE SKILLS TO BE INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES, IN CLASS SETTINGS, AND IN THEIR WORKPLACES, PREPARING THEM FOR DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $277k
- Bonus
- $40k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $41k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Massachusetts | $277k | $40k | — | $41k | $357k $393k |
Chief Development & Communication Officer 25th percentile to median | $151k | — | — | $8k | $159k $175k |
Chief Program Officer 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $140k $154k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $138k $152k |
Director of Annual Giving & Database Operations 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $129k $142k |
Chief Operating Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $122k $134k |
Director of Education & Community Services Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $117k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,393 diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 8%
from 2022
From $331k in 2022 to $357k in 2023.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 37%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Program Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC received $357,258 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations in Massachusetts, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for diseases, disorders & medical disciplines organizations is 10%.
What are THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC reported $10.8M in total revenue and $8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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