EIN 02-0259978

Blind Federation of America (NFB)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
81
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The ultimate purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is the complete integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality.
Also known as...
National Federation of the Blind
Total revenues
$17,550,174
2023
Total expenses
$19,544,625
2023
Total assets
$32,745,221
2023
Num. employees
81
2023

Program areas at NFB

Blindness integration - seek to integrate The Blind into society on a basis of equality through broad based interaction with Blind persons, their families and members of The general public utilizing multiple venues, media and activities. All Blind persons and persons with visual disabilities in The united states (approximately 7 million as reported by The united states census department) are potentially benefited by these activities (see schedule o).
Nonvisual access systems - develop, promote, evaluate and distribute nonvisual access technology, devices, methods and systems that remove vision based barriers preventing full participation by The Blind in society. All Blind persons and persons with visual disabilities in The united states (approximately 7 million as reported by The united states census department) are potentially benefited by these activities (see schedule o).
Civil rights, advocacy and self-organization - protect civil rights, strengthen self-organization, monitor and improve governmental and other services, advocate for and conduct projects to meet social, educational, economic and employment needs of The Blind. All Blind persons and persons with visual disabilities in The united states (approximately 7 million as reported by The united states census department) are potentially benefited by these activities (see schedule o).

Grants made by NFB

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Jacobus Tenbroek Memorial FundBlindness Projects$300,000
Utah State UniversityBlindness Projects$12,000
National Federation of the Blind of IdahoBlindness Projects$9,736
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds Blind Federation of America (NFB)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults / Blind Children and AdultsBlindness Projects$175,000
National Federation of the Blind of MichiganAccessible Voting$84,850
Santa Barbara FoundationDisease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines$79,638
...and 42 more grants received totalling $669,763

Personnel at NFB

NameTitleCompensation
Anil LewisExecutive Director for Blindness Ini$119,599
John BerggrenExecutive Director of Operations$141,932
Bridgid M BurkeExecutive Director of Fiscal Service$116,338
John G PareExecutive Director of Advocacy and Pol$146,733
Patti S GregoryDirector of Outreach$129,438
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for NFB

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,460,674
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$370,184
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$431,891
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$287,425
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$17,550,174

Form 990s for NFB

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-05-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults / Blind Children and Adults
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $42,895 from Lillian S Edelstein Education Trust XXX-XX-XXXX
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $79,638 from Santa Barbara Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1800 Johnson St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Phone
(410) 659-9314
Facebook page
NationalFederationoftheBlind 
Twitter profile
@nfb_voice 
IRS details
EIN
02-0259978
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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