American Brotherhood For The Blind Dba Blind Children And Adults, operating under the name (see Schedule O), is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1944. 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 12/2021, (see Schedule O) employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. (see Schedule O) 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, (see Schedule O) generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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, (see Schedule O) has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $2,543,826. 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
BRAILLE PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS - CONDUCTED AND PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES EMPHASIZING BRAILLE AND TACTILE LITERACY, EDUCATION, AND INDEPENDENCE INCLUDING: THE FREE BRAILLE BOOKS PROGRAM WHICH SENDS A NEW BRAILLE BOOK TO OVER 4,100 BLIND CHILDREN EACH MONTH; EARLY PRE-READING AND TACTILE EXPLORATION PROGRAM FOR BLIND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE EIGHT; ONLINE BRAILLE CAMPS FOR MORE THAN 230 CHILDREN AGES FOUR TO TWELVE YEARS OLD; BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS CONTEST TO IMPROVE READING SKILLS AND ENCOURAGE MORE BRAILLE READING; DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC BRAILLE READY (BRF) FILES FOR ONSITE PRODUCTION OF HARD COPY BRAILLE; SHARE BRAILLE.ORG AN ONLINE COMMUNITY TO CONNECT PEOPLE WHO HAVE BRAILLE BOOKS THAT THEY NO LONGER NEED WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR BRAILLE READING MATERIAL; OUTREACH TO LOCATE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF BRAILLE INSTRUCTION; MASS COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS TO RAISE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR REQUIRING ADEQUATE BRAILLE READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR BLIND CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS; AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES MAKING SIMILAR EFFORTS TO MAKE BRAILLE AND BRAILLE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE TO ALL BLIND PERSONS. ALL BLIND PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES (APPROXIMATELY 7 MILLION AS REPORTED BY THE U.S. CENSUS DEPARTMENT) ARE POTENTIALLY BENEFITTED BY THESE ACTIVITIES.
TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENCE - GAVE WHITE CANES, SLATES AND STYLUSES FOR WRITING BRAILLE, AND BRAILLE CALENDARS AT NO CHARGE TO BLIND INDIVIDUALS UPON REQUEST. APPROXIMATELY TEN THOUSAND SUCH ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE YEAR.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - CONDUCTED AND PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE MASSIVE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO FULL PARTICIPATION BY BLIND INDIVIDUALS EMBEDDED IN EDUCATION; EMPLOYMENT; TRANSPORTATION; GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES; COMMERCE; RECREATION; HOUSING; RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS; MEDICAL FACILITIES; WEB-BASED AND AUTOMATED KIOSK AND TOUCH-SCREEN BASED INFORMATION AND SERVICES; AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF EXCLUSION BASED ON NON-VISUALLY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND TOOLS AND UPON MISUNDERSTANDINGS OF THE TRUE NATURE OF THE PROBLEMS CAUSED BY LACK OF EYESIGHT AND THE RESULTANT LOW EXPECTATIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MULTIFACETED AND INCLUDE: DIRECT SERVICES TO BLIND INDIVIDUALS; SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN; MASSIVE, BROAD-BASED COMMUNICATIONS TO AND INTERACTION WITH INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND BUSINESS ENTITIES AIMED AT MAKING WIDESPREAD AND PERMANENT CHANGES TO PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS ABOUT BLINDNESS; LEADERSHIP TRAINING; SUPPORT FOR SELF-ADVOCACY AND SELF-ORGANIZATION GROUPS; LEGAL ACTION TO ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS AND GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS; SUPPORT FOR CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEW TACTILE METHODS FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION; EFFORTS TO LOCATE BLIND PEOPLE NEEDING ASSISTANCE; AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES WORKING TOWARD SIMILAR GOALS. ALL BLIND PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES (APPROXIMATELY 7 MILLION AS REPORTED BY THE U.S. CENSUS DEPARTMENT) ARE POTENTIALLY BENEFITTED BY THESE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Riccobono Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $170,212 |
Marc Maurer Legal Counsel | 34 | $105,572 | |
Barbara Loos President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Deden First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Halverson Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Mackenstadt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,208,158 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,208,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $271,741 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,636,253 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,116,152 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,184,926 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $29,505 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $205,676 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $170,212 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,213 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,520 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $82,737 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $649 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,460 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $92,014 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,491,118 |
Information technology | $9,399 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,423 |
Travel | $11,840 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,819 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,229 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,561,949 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,843 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,700,344 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,697 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $29,105 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,428 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $214,114 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $36,117,391 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,492,724 |
Total assets | $40,761,646 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $201,468 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $101,522 |
Total liabilities | $302,990 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $40,064,419 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $394,237 |
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 | $40,761,646 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Brotherhood For The Blind Dba Blind Children And Adults has awarded $1,184,926 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $350,000 |
Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $300,000 |
3D TANGENDI CORPORATION PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $285,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $175,000 |
TOWSON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $59,926 |
Littleton, CO PURPOSE: BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Brotherhood For The Blind Dba Blind Children And Adults has recieved totaling $103.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amica Companies Foundation Lincoln, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $53 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
Beg. Balance | $100,000 |
Earnings | $2,310 |
Grants | $2,310 |
Ending Balance | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Keystone Blind Association Hermitage, PA | $7,368,800 | $13,832,538 |
American Foundation For The Blind Inc Arlington, VA | $25,098,067 | $14,945,621 |
Blind Industries & Services Of Maryland Baltimore, MD | $36,482,311 | $9,322,066 |
North Central Sight Services Inc Williamsport, PA | $12,090,988 | $11,041,823 |
Visioncorps Lancaster, PA | $39,668,941 | $11,840,915 |
Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind Washington, DC | $2,566,703 | $5,984,616 |
Blind And Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $25,679,147 | $6,285,945 |
American Brotherhood For The Blind Dba Blind Children And Adults Baltimore, MD | $40,761,646 | $7,116,152 |
Business Opportunities For The Blind Inc Henrico, VA | $4,301,602 | $3,162,870 |
Westmoreland County Blind Association Greensburg, PA | $14,981,465 | $5,292,984 |
Lighthouse Inc Philadelphia, PA | $2,081,497 | $3,206,169 |
Visionlink Bensalem, PA | $17,778,365 | $2,300,660 |