National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is a public charity, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $161K in total assets.
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan at a glance
- Total assets
- $160,853
- -6.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $41,389
- +13.8% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $52,256
- +204.1% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who National Federation of the Blind of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K 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 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Federation of the Blind Baltimore, MD | Accessible Voting | $84,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,853 | $41,389 | $52,256 | — | — |
| 2022 | $171,720 | $36,379 | $17,181 | — | — |
| 2021 | $152,522 | $26,315 | $8,822 | — | — |
| 2020 | $135,029 | $203,934 | $101,580 | $84,850 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan is led by Robert Parsons, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert Parsons
President
Board Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Rice
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JJ Meddaugh
First Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Eagle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Powell
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Simmons
Second Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Newland
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Diana Mohnke (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Fred Wurtzel (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Crouch (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
How large is National Federation of the Blind of Michigan?
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan reported $161K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $41K.
Where does National Federation of the Blind of Michigan operate?
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is National Federation of the Blind of Michigan's EIN?
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0136079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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