Council of Schools for the Blind
The Council of Schools for the BlindCOSB promotes the efficient management of schools for the blind encourage appropriate options in school placement for students with visual disabilities and increase public knowledge about blindness. COSBs established programs and activities include: communication amount member schools and educating the public about issues related to the education of the blind and visually impaired; and promoting best practices among schools for the blind and visually impaired.
Council of Schools for the Blind at a glance
- Total assets
- $38,193
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $81,389
- -63.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $82,207
- -67.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Council of Schools for the Blind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State Universiy San Jose, CA | Payments made to teachers for attending training classes. | $119,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,193 | $81,389 | $82,207 | — | — |
| 2024 | $39,011 | $225,618 | $251,676 | $119,350 | 1 |
| 2023 | $65,069 | $158,716 | $165,650 | — | — |
| 2022 | $72,003 | $123,700 | $123,709 | — | — |
| 2021 | $72,012 | $53,026 | $61,443 | — | — |
| 2020 | $80,429 | $60,991 | $76,514 | — | — |
About Council of Schools for the Blind
Based on IRS filings
Council of Schools for the Blind is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kansas City, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Council of Schools for the Blind is led by Joy Harris, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy Harris
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Rob Hair
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Darcy
Member
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Harding
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Ouellette
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Coleman
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Veeth
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Michaels
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Sinclair-Morris
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Scott McCallum (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: David Martin (2024) — Member
- Former: Donna Sorensen (2020–2021) — President Elect
- Former: Erin Weaver (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Olsen (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Rebecca Renshaw (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 $42K, to Joy Harris (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Council of Schools for the Blind
How large is Council of Schools for the Blind?
Council of Schools for the Blind reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What is Council of Schools for the Blind?
Council of Schools for the Blind is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kansas City, KS. It holds $38K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Council of Schools for the Blind operate?
Council of Schools for the Blind has awarded grants in California.
What is Council of Schools for the Blind's EIN?
Council of Schools for the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0725317. 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 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 8, 2026)
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