Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc at a glance
In short: Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc gave $10.9M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,873,335
- +685.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,624,445
- +423.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,867
- Total assets
- $128,208,005
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Lou Moneymaker Legacy Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
Who Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bosma Visionary Opportunities Fdn ($10.8M). Together the top 3 received $10.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc gives
- Giving grew 1114% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2020) to $10.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $10.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bosma Visionary Opportunities Fdn Indianapolis, IN | SVCS | $10,849,968 |
| Westfield Foundation Education Inc Westfield, MA | — | $11,867 |
| Envision Inc Wichita, KS | SVCS | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,208,005 | $109,288,049 | $97,284,485 | $10,873,335 | 3 | $2,902,172 |
| 2024 | $115,365,688 | $105,262,518 | $86,703,871 | $1,385,042 | 2 | $2,670,338 |
| 2023 | $94,012,615 | $95,312,471 | $90,076,900 | $784,512 | 1 | $803,894 |
| 2022 | $91,434,320 | $116,517,311 | $104,335,524 | $896,000 | 2 | $132,277 |
| 2021 | $81,009,765 | $94,086,839 | $82,836,920 | $705,000 | 1 | $119,945 |
| 2020 | $62,231,744 | $78,038,285 | $74,733,939 | $359,000 | 1 | $218,759 |
About Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $128.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10.9M. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is led by Jeffrey Mittman, President on every filing since 2020; 15 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Mittman
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $624K (2025)
Brandon Wells
Executive Director of
Executive Director Phi → Executive Director of, 2025
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $201K (2025)
Kevin Mandrell
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Petraits
Director of Manuf
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $121K (2025)
Daniel Briles
Director of Comptroller
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $145K (2025)
James Hoopingarner
Director of Dist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Bart Book
Director
Past Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bosma
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dunlavey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Koors
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Berlen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Rose
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Weber
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar A. Gutierrez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Isom
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bailey
Chief Tech.
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $222K (2025)
Jodi Virgil
Vice President Human Res
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $247K (2025)
Lise Pace
Executive Vice President
Vice President of Ext. A → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $291K (2025)
Teresa Watson
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $318K (2025)
Tonja Saprissa
Senior Manager O
Employee → Senior Manager O, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $134K (2025)
Kristin Stickle
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024) → $173K (2025)
Rebecca Evans
Ar Payroll M
Accounting → Ar Payroll M, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024) → $143K (2025)
Jamie Wilber
Vice President of Com. S
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$212K (2025)
Jean Barske Start Date
Chief Oper.
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Marsha Egan
Vice President of Program
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Gregory Ottinger
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Bucksot
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Douglas Pingel (2020–2025) — Vice President Operations · Filing note: Term ended date 121324
- Former: James Michaels (2020–2025) — Vice President Program S · Filing note: Term ended date 8224
- Former: Dana Werner (2021–2025) — Chief Oper. · Filing note: Term ended date 101224
- Former: Jay Geshay (2020–2024) — Cso · Filing note: Term ended date 72023
- Former: Sheri L. Hottle (2020–2024) — Vice President of Com. S · Filing note: Term ended DATE82023
- Former: William Powell (2020–2024) — Director of
- Former: Jamie Wilber Start (2024) — Vice President of Com. S
- Former: Jean Barske (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Fredwell (2020–2023) — Vice President of Com. · Filing note: Term ended date 8522
- Former: Cindy Abner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: James Hoopingamer (2021–2023) — Director of Dist
- Former: Mark Loughery (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dedra Flemons (2022–2023) — Senior Mng of Bu
- Former: Arvetta Jideonwo (2020–2022) — Executive Director Phi
- Former: Lee White (2020–2022) — Vice President Commercia
- Former: Heather Quigley-Allen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kendra Fauth-Edwards (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Hasbrook (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Scott Beauchamp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Oscar Alexander Gutierr (2021) — Director
- Former: Tara Donsbach (2021) — Controller
- Former: Cindy Ward (2020) — Director
- Former: Joice Wade (2020) — Former Vice President Hu
- Former: Julie Grice (2020) — Director
- Former: Lou Moneymaker (2020) — Former President
- Former: William Amrine (2020) — Former Director I
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $624K, to Jeffrey Mittman (President/Ce). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
How much does Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc give each year?
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc gave $10.9M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 2 grants.
What is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's typical grant size?
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,867, and its average grant was $3,624,445, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc give grants?
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 2 grants with a stated purpose on Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc?
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc reported $128.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $109.3M.
What is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc?
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $128.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's EIN?
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1246086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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