Annual Report 2023

You made all of this possible in 2023

We believe every child can learn. Anywhere.

With our nearly 200 years of expertise, Perkins goes where the children are. In 2023, we reached 1.2 million children with disabilities. We also reached 185 countries via CVI Now, a go-to source for trusted answers and resources about the leading cause of childhood blindness.

None of this work would have been possible without your ongoing support. Together, we’re building a world where everyone belongs.

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365 days of impact
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Our values

At Perkins, we prepare children with disabilities for the future. We believe every child can learn. Anywhere. Because of your support, we’re igniting change around the world!

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Reaching 1.2 million kids with disabilities worldwide

Perkins meets children with disabilities where they are and helps families, teachers, and governments discover what’s possible. We believe building sustainable programs globally means brighter futures for children tomorrow.

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Jenny Tabaczynski, Lindsay Conner, Laura Dennison, and Ellen Barber pose holding rainbow flags.

Leading the way in DisabilityTech and digital accessibility

Perkins is building a world where everyone belongs. We’re committed to breaking down society’s barriers to inclusion, from trailblazing in the DisabilityTech space to sharing lessons about digital accessibility.

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Confronting the leading cause of childhood blindness

Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a hidden epidemic, impacting one in 30 children. That’s one child in every American classroom. As the global leader in educating children with disabilities, we’re changing that.

Our impact

Nearly 200 years

of experience educating children with disabilities.

1.2 million children

with disabilities reached worldwide in 2023.

185 countries

reached via CVI Now.

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Stories of impact

Beula sits across from Nolan who uses an adapted wheelchair. Beula signs with Nolan.
Q&A

How 2 ELP alumnae hope to expand CVI awareness in India

Discover why Shefali and Beula want to expand CVI awareness in India and how they hope to ignite change in their home country.

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The joy of a Perkins friendship

Laura Sol’s mom

“Perkins is one of my happy places … I’m just a mom with my child, playing.”

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Powered by community: The Snoezelen Room
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2023 highlights

After all, we go where the children are. And that means all over the world!

Conor looks up at a bubble tube as a woman supports him in the Snoezelen Room.
Conor looks up at a bubble tube as a woman supports him in the Snoezelen Room.
A Perkins International Scholar and consultant playfully engages with a boy who is sitting at an adaptive desk and grinning with delight.
A Perkins International Scholar and consultant playfully engages with a boy who is sitting at an adaptive desk and grinning with delight.
A boy crosses the finish line in the arms of a man at Everybody In!
A boy crosses the finish line in the arms of a man at Everybody In!
Group photo of International Scholars in the ELP, class of 2023.
Group photo of International Scholars in the ELP, class of 2023.
Kushagra leans over a laptop screen, as Lyon holds a scanner over Kim Charlson's hand as she reads braille.
Kushagra leans over a laptop screen as Lyon holds a scanner over Kim Charlson’s hand as she reads braille.
Vrej reaches out and feels the embossed names of winning teammates on the Stanley Cup.
Vrej reaches out and feels the embossed names of winning teammates on the Stanley Cup.
Mateo sits behind an open mini grand piano.
Matteo sits behind an open mini grand piano.
A group poses in front of a sign that displays, "Perkins Golf & Tennis Tournament."
A group poses in front of a sign that displays “Perkins Golf & Tennis Tournament.”
Leticia holds Paris' hand and he turns in her direction.
Leticia holds Paris’ hand and he turns in her direction.
Grace sprays bubbles from a bubble maker surrounded by students and teachers.
Grace sprays bubbles from a bubble maker while surrounded by students and teachers.
Jeremiah looks up smiling.
Jeremiah looks up, smiling.
Guests attend the 2023 Taste of Perkins.
Guests attend the 2023 Taste of Perkins.
Micah poses with a staff member along the Pride parade route.
Micah poses with a staff member along the Pride parade route.
Dylan steps out of a van during morning drop off.
Dylan steps out of a van during morning drop-off.
Jayleen pirouettes in the center aisle in front of the Lower School Chorus on stage.
Jayleen pirouettes in the center aisle in front of the Lower School Chorus on stage.
Perkins reaches its 97th county: Kazakhstan! Three adults gather around a child who reaches for a high five.
Perkins reaches its 97th county: Kazakhstan!
Hannah, wearing a tiara and bright pink prom dress, wipes tears from her cheeks.
Hannah, wearing a tiara and bright pink prom dress, wipes tears from her cheeks.
The Perkins Secondary and Deafblind class of 2023 poses in their cap and gowns in the Keller Sullivan courtyard.
The Perkins Secondary and Deafblind class of 2023 poses in the Keller Sullivan courtyard.
Celebrating the 2023 International Scholars at graduation.
Celebrating the 2023 International Scholars at graduation.

Stories of impact

“Here at Perkins, I’ve had more opportunities to socialize, meet friends, learn braille and sign language, and to become responsible. Thank you to my dad for supporting me, helping me, and loving me.”

Osamh, Perkins Class of 2023

Osamh delivers his commencement address using spoken English and American Sign Language.

Fiscal year 2023

Financial summary

Operating revenue

A pie chart of Perkins' operating revenue for 2023.

Total operating revenue: $97,711,000

  • Tuition (light blue): 37%; $38,961,000
  • Program service revenue (yellow): 19%; $19,574,000
  • Gifts and grants (red): 19%; $19,576,000
  • Sales of materials for the blind (green): 5%; $5,630,000
  • Endowment support (orange): 19%; $20,670,000
  • Other (dark blue): 1%; $1,123,000
  • Transfer to board restricted endowment: ($7,823,000)

Operating expenses

A pie chart of Perkins' operating expenses for 2023.

Total operating expenses: $101,720,864

  • Programs (light blue): 76% in total; $77,526,145
    • Educational Services: $53,714,849
    • Perkins International: $4,036,374
    • Perkins Library: $3,457,350
    • Perkins Solutions: $6,711,968
    • Other: $9,605,604
  • Administrative (yellow): 20%; $20,205,043
  • Fundraising (red): 4%; $3,989,676

Net assets

Net assets for the fiscal year running July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 were $383,777,210.

New year, same need

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