National Federation Of The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $35.0m
- Revenue
- $21.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 77
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 02/1949
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 02-0259978
Organization Overview
National Federation Of The Blind Inc, operating under the name Blind Federation Of America, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blind Federation Of America employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blind Federation Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Blind Federation Of America generated $21.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Blind Federation Of America has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $2,035,029. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INTEGRATING THE BLIND INTO SOCIETY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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).
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).
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).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John G Pare Exec Dir Of Advocacy & Pol | 50 | $141,915 | |
John Berggren Exec Dir Of Operations | 50 | $139,310 | |
Patti Gregory Director Of Outreach | 50 | $120,404 | |
Bridgid M Burke Exec Dir Of Fiscal Service | 50 | $111,068 | |
Anil Lewis Exec Dir For Blindness Ini | 50 | $109,506 | |
Pamela Allen First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Brown Goldstein & Levy Legal | 12/30/21 | $2,383,167 |
Pumex Computing Llc Technology | 12/30/21 | $498,650 |
Tonya Bana Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $263,388 |
Tre Legal Practice Llc Legal | 12/30/21 | $310,074 |
Labarre Law Offices Legal | 12/30/21 | $300,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,730,180 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,821,920 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $665,041 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,552,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $176,352 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,976,446 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $340,128 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,045,026 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $867,259 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $171,479 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $25,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,653,893 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $490,109 |
| Payroll taxes | $378,404 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,056,249 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,769 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $17,297 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,964,094 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,510,609 |
| Information technology | $1,716,925 |
| Royalties | $10,428 |
| Occupancy | $462,783 |
| Travel | $47,607 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,299 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $517,173 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,140,065 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,921,349 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $79,525 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $957,311 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,182,677 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $192,132 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,384,575 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $96,915 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,187,258 |
| Total assets | $35,001,742 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $684,283 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $125,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $28,130 |
| Total liabilities | $837,413 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,802,988 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,361,341 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $35,001,742 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Federation Of The Blind Inc has awarded $861,909 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $350,000 |
Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $300,000 |
DAN'S BLIND AMBITION LLC PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $96,500 |
Logan, UT PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $64,109 |
EYE LEARN PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $20,000 |
DAVIS TECHNICAL COLLEGE PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that National Federation Of The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Miller Family Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
George And Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation Fort Mitchell, KY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $317,286 |
| Earnings | $38,718 |
| Grants | $30,947 |
| Ending Balance | $325,057 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Federation Of The Blind Inc Baltimore, MD | $35,001,742 | $21,045,026 |
University Of Maryland Eye Association Pa Baltimore, MD | $2,137,638 | $8,234,651 |
Pennsylvania Association For The Blind Harrisburg, PA | $4,901,702 | $4,901,914 |
Lions Eye Bank Of Delaware Valley Philadelphia, PA | $14,412,620 | $4,863,038 |
Conexus Richmond, VA | $2,113,559 | $3,416,760 |
Lions Medical Eye Bank And Research Center Of Eastern Virginia Inc Norfolk, VA | $3,467,664 | $2,434,440 |
American Council Of The Blind Inc Alexandria, VA | $5,964,246 | $2,166,772 |
Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metropolitan Washington Inc Washington, DC | $29,901,307 | $2,060,250 |
Vision Resources Of Central Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA | $8,007,623 | $1,994,973 |
Beaver County Assn For The Blind Beaver Falls, PA | $741,634 | $1,219,990 |
Cabell Wayne Association Of The Blind Inc Huntington, WV | $1,907,157 | $860,137 |
Bucks County Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Newtown, PA | $8,083,363 | $1,122,062 |