EIN 02-0259978

Blind Federation of America (NFB)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
81
Year formed
1949
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
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
$21,510,593
2024
Total expenses
$19,570,355
2024
Total assets
$35,738,133
2024
Num. employees
81
2024

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$400,000
National Federation of the Blind of ArizonaBlindness Projects$30,000
Handid Braille ServicesBlindness Projects$15,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Blind Federation of America (NFB)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults / Blind Children and AdultsBlindness Projects$175,000
National Federation of the Blind of MichiganAccessible Voting$84,850
Santa Barbara FoundationHealth Care$84,520
...and 39 more grants received totalling $759,456

Financials for NFB

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,949,755
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$442,243
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$871,701
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$246,894
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$21,510,593
Data update history
July 2, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Edith R and Alvin Domroe Foundation Trust
June 5, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 29, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 28, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $84,520 from Santa Barbara Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax 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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
020971
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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