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Filing year 2023

THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND INC

Newton, Massachusetts·EIN 04-2106173·NTEE G41Z · Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$10.8M
Total assets
$15.5M
Total expenses
$8M
Reported officers
21
Mission

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.

President & CEO
75th to 90th percentilevs Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines peers in Massachusetts
$357k
$393k
Base
$277k
Bonus
$40k
Other
Benefits
$41k
Chief Development & Communication Officer
25th percentile to median
$159k
$175k
Base
$151k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$8k
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.

Browse compensation in Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Pay in context

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%.

This organization (2023)
4%
Sector median
10%
Middle half of sector
4% to 22%

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.

$331k
2022
$357k
2023
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 4% in real terms$379k to $393k

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.

Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 37%.

$331k in 2022 to $357k in 2023.
  • 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.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

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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