Louisiana Association for the Blind Inc

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc

New York, NY

The Lavelle Fund for the Blind supports programs that advance medical eye care, vision rehabilitation, and education services for people who are blind or visually impaired; its typical grant is about $50,000. It prioritizes direct-service work in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with funding elsewhere for programs with broader reach or potential to address systemic needs. Its application materials are available online, but it reports a temporary pause on letters of inquiry from organizations new to the Fund.

The Gibney Family Foundation Inc

Meridian, ID

The Gibney Family Foundation primarily funds programs promoting independence, employment, and quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired, while also supporting family and community needs and disability programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $68,825, with a median of $5,500; it funds organizations in communities where family members live across the U.S. It does not accept unsolicited requests: a family grant sponsor must contact the organization and collaborate on a potential project.

National Industries for the Blind

Alexandria, VA

National Industries for the Blind funds productivity, training, compliance, and mentoring programs that support employment and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired, primarily through grants to its associated nonprofit agencies nationwide. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,166 to $43,200, with a median of $18,536; grants are available to associated agencies, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund

New Orleans, LA

The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund primarily supports higher education, research, student aid, and public service, with grants also reported to education and research organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,005 to $643,695, with a median of $16,445; Louisiana received the largest share of funding, though grants went to organizations in multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

The Greater New Orleans Foundation funds arts and culture, education, youth development, health, social services, and other regional priorities across the 13 parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Its stated average grant is about $20,000; its IMPACT grants are invitation-only, while the Foundation encourages nonprofits to share information about their work through a form.