American Foundation for the Blind New York NY

Foundation · Grantmaker Brooklyn, OH EIN: 34-6575174

American Foundation for the Blind New York NY is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $775K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K. Net investment income was $73K.

Key facts about American Foundation for the Blind New York NY

EIN: 34-6575174
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $48,054
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $48,054
Median grant: $48,054
Total assets: $775,287
Primary geography: Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How American Foundation for the Blind New York NY gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$775K

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$48K

+19.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

+19.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Foundation for the Blind New York NY reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About American Foundation for the Blind New York NY

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $48K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Virginia West Virginia

Cities

Arlington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$775,287	$753,118	$788,591
Revenue	$78,772	$12,312	$-3,307
Expenses	$56,600	$47,786	$56,993
Qualifying Distributions	$51,067	$42,932	$49,681
Net Investment Income	$73,482	$5,961	$2,895
Distributable Amount	$41,051	$37,784	$39,423

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Fdn for the Blind ($48,054).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FDN FOR THE BLIND Arlington, VA	GENERAL OPERATING	$48,054

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Keybank N a	Trustee	1	$7,053

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is American Foundation for the Blind New York NY?

As of 2024, American Foundation for the Blind New York NY holds $775K in total assets with $79K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $48K in 2024.

Where does American Foundation for the Blind New York NY operate?

American Foundation for the Blind New York NY has awarded grants in Virginia, West Virginia.

What size grants does American Foundation for the Blind New York NY award?

In 2024, American Foundation for the Blind New York NY awarded 1 grant totaling $48K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is American Foundation for the Blind New York NY required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, American Foundation for the Blind New York NY reported a distributable amount of $41K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is American Foundation for the Blind New York NY's EIN?

American Foundation for the Blind New York NY's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6575174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.