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).
Who funds Blind Federation of America (NFB)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for NFB
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $19,949,755 | $16,460,674 | 21.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $442,243 | $370,184 | 19.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $871,701 | $431,891 | 101.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $246,894 | $287,425 | -14.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $21,510,593 | $17,550,174 | 22.6% |
Organizations like NFB
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | 501(c)(3) | Arlington, VA | $5,823,476 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, MD | $35,702,558 |
| American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $6,717,008 |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) | 501(c)(3) | Quincy, MA | $66,397,453 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $17,248,744 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Bowie, MD | $17,841,214 |
| Autism Speaks | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $34,985,535 |
| National Bleeding Disorders Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $19,047,848 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $16,447,289 |
| Parkinsons Disease Foundation Incorporated (PDF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $55,962,188 |
Data update history
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
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
- NationalFederationoftheBlindÂ
- Twitter profile
- @nfb_voiceÂ
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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