EIN 38-3731356

National Association of Blind Merchants

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
National Association of Blind Merchants serves as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind. Their goal is to provide a means of collective action for blind business people to promote the vocational, economic, business, cultural, and social advancement of the blind, and to maximize opportunities under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.
Total revenues
$452,826
2022
Total expenses
$462,646
2022
Total assets
$418,327
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at National Association of Blind Merchants

The goal of the expenditures is to provide a means of collective action for Blind business people to promote the vocational; economic; business; cultural; and social advancement of the Blind; and to maximize opportunities under the randolph-sheppard act to strengthen and enhance business enterprise programs; and to take such other action that improves the overall condition and standard of living of the Blind. In 2015, the organization launched an educational program consistent with its mission in partnership with hadley institute for the Blind and visually impaired which has strengthened business enterprise programs authorized under the randolph-sheppard act.

Grants made by National Association of Blind Merchants

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually ImpairedPromote Independence$94,750
Blind Federation of America (NFB)Integration of Blind$39,000

Who funds National Association of Blind Merchants

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The John A Rodger JR FoundationAid Donee Organization To Carry Out Functions$1,000
The Joyce and Sanford Bookstein FoundationGeneral Contribution$250

Personnel at National Association of Blind Merchants

NameTitleCompensation
Nicholas GacosPresident$0
Harold WilsonFirst Vice President / Board Member$0
Pamela SchnurrTreasurer$0
Sharon TreadwaySecretary$0
Edward BirminghamSecond Vice President$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for National Association of Blind Merchants

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$450,641
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$2,185
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$452,826

Form 990s for National Association of Blind Merchants

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The John A Rodger JR Foundation
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7450 Chapman Hwy Suite 319
Knoxville, TN 37920
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
blindmerchants.org/ 
Phone
(865) 806-0469
IRS details
EIN
38-3731356
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G03: Voluntary Health Associations and Medical Disciplines Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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