EIN 13-5562161

American Foundation for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
75
Year formed
1921
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
American Foundation for the Blind cultivates knowledge, promotes understanding and advocates for people who are blind or visually impaired. Through research and data, they understand complex problems and identify appropriate solutions with a consumer-centered approach. AFB works to ensure that policymakers, business leaders, professional communities, and public interest advocates understand the key trends, challenges, and opportunities facing people who are blind or have low vision.
Total revenues
$8,578,565
2023
Total expenses
$7,725,003
2023
Total assets
$28,748,418
2023
Num. employees
75
2023

Who funds American Foundation for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon and Llura Gund FoundationTo Help Further Charitable Purposes of Organization.$260,000
Afb Special FundHelp for People With Vision Loss$250,000
The James H and Alice Teubert Charitable TrustAid To the Blind$145,000
...and 44 more grants received totalling $1,201,614

Personnel at American Foundation for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Eric BridgesChief Executive Officer$0
L Jasmine KimChief Marketing and Comms Officer
Matthew JanusauskasChief Technology Officer$201,112
Stephanie EnyartChief Public Policy and Research Officer$194,513
Meredith GaleChief Development Officer$28,769
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for American Foundation for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,208,065
Program services$126,990
Investment income and dividends$671,236
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$91,873
Net rental income
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-575,274
Net income from fundraising events$19,429
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-24,448
Miscellaneous revenues$60,694
Total revenues$8,578,565

Form 990s for American Foundation for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-21990View PDF
2022-062023-04-06990View PDF
2021-062022-03-29990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-09-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $260,000 from Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $18,510 from Anna P Stewart - Tes Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1101 Wilson Blvd 6th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Arlington County, VA
Website URL
afb.org/ 
Phone
(212) 502-7600
Facebook page
americanfoundationfortheblind 
Twitter profile
@afb1921 
IRS details
EIN
13-5562161
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1921
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
Central organization
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