American Foundation For The Blind Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1922. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, American Foundation For The Blind Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Foundation For The Blind Inc 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 06/2023, American Foundation For The Blind Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND IS TO CREATE A WORLD OF NO LIMITS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kirk Adams Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $259,310 | |
L Jasmine Kim Chief Marketing & Comms Officer | 35 | $162,413 | |
Matthew Janusauskas Chief Technology Officer | Officer | 35 | $201,112 |
Sonya Shiflet Chief People & Planning Officer | Officer | 35 | $207,997 |
Meredith Gale Chief Development Officer | 35 | $192,119 | |
Stephanie Enyart Chief Public Policy & Research Officer | Officer | 35 | $194,513 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Moritt Hock & Hamroff Llp Nonemployee Comp | 6/29/23 | $251,713 |
Dog Green Productions Llc Nonemployee Comp | 6/29/23 | $266,987 |
Interim Executive Solutions Nonemployee Comp | 6/29/23 | $127,525 |
Ml Jefferson Plaza Llc Rent | 6/29/23 | $114,752 |
Karin A Kirchoff Nonemployee Comp | 6/29/23 | $109,924 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $250,000 |
Government grants | $278,386 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,679,679 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,830 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,208,065 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $126,990 |
Investment income | $671,236 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $91,873 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$575,274 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,429 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$24,448 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,578,565 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,670,521 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $472,128 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,686,441 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $153,570 |
Other employee benefits | $501,716 |
Payroll taxes | $308,329 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $86,310 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $220,974 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $593,419 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $211,304 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $167,307 |
Travel | $228,346 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,637 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,725,003 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $853,042 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,836 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $579,397 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58,806 |
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 | $101,256 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $99,613 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,309,857 |
Investments—other securities | $432,181 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $27,430 |
Total assets | $28,748,418 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $960,891 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $84,771 |
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 | $79,867 |
Total liabilities | $1,125,529 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,363,447 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,259,442 |
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 | $28,748,418 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Foundation For The Blind Inc has awarded $136,597 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND PURPOSE: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND DIRECTLY TO UK FOR A STUDENT | $27,500 |
ENVISION INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $109,097 |