Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc
To serve the visually handicapped who are interested in christian books, tapes, cassettes and compact discs.
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc at a glance
In short: Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,140,448
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,140,448
- Median grant
- $1,140,448
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iris Lending Library for the Blind ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Lending Library for the Blind Jacksonville, FL | To Continue Mission | $1,140,448 |
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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 | — | $1,019,426 | $1,161,006 | $1,140,448 | 1 | $994,498 |
| 2024 | $141,580 | $64,771 | $64,770 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $141,579 | $67,563 | $77,189 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $151,205 | $55,911 | $75,680 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $170,974 | $93,829 | $77,477 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $158,414 | $42,242 | $72,852 | — | — | — |
About Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc
Based on IRS filings
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glen Allen, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $994K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc is led by Melody Roane, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melody Roane
President
Secretary → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny J Gordon
Board Member
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Cummings
Treasurer
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Johnsen
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sommers
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Preas
Vice President
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Jeffries
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Preas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Clapp
Board Member
Interim Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathleen Robinson (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Alfred L Collins (2020–2021) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc
How much does Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc give each year?
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc?
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glen Allen, VA.
Where does Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc operate?
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc's EIN?
Braille Circulating Library for the Blind Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0585900. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
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