EIN 02-0259978

Blind Federation of America (NFB)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
80
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The ultimate purpose of the National Federation of the Blind is the complete integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality.
Also known as...
National Federation of the Blind
Total revenues
$19,374,697
2022
Total expenses
$17,360,703
2022
Total assets
$32,067,447
2022
Num. employees
80
2022

Program areas at NFB

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).
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).
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).

Grants made by NFB

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Jacobus Tenbroek Memorial FundBlindness Projects$300,000
Utah State UniversityBlindness Projects$52,325
Lowell ObservatoryBlindness Projects$46,761
...and 11 more grants made

Who funds Blind Federation of America (NFB)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Boston Foundation (TBF)Operating Support/annual Fund$280,000
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults / Blind Children and AdultsBlindness Projects$263,496
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$125,689
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,270,252

Personnel at NFB

NameTitleCompensation
Anil LewisExecutive Director for Blindness Initiatives$114,552
John BerggrenExecutive Director of Operations$142,333
Bridgid M BurkeExecutive Director of Fiscal Services$113,340
John G PareExecutive Director of Advocacy and Policy$139,811
Patti S GregoryDirector of Outreach$123,385
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for NFB

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,653,603
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$187,283
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$227,371
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$306,440
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$19,374,697

Form 990s for NFB

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-05-14990View PDF
2018-122019-07-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $79,638 from Santa Barbara Foundation
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,912 from Give Lively Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 29 new grant, including a grant for $280,000 from The Boston Foundation (TBF)
August 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1800 Johnson St
Baltimore, MD 21230
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Phone
(410) 659-9314
Facebook page
NationalFederationoftheBlind 
Twitter profile
@nfb_voice 
IRS details
EIN
02-0259978
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1949
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
Independent
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