National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $188K in total assets.
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri at a glance
- Total assets
- $188,193
- Revenue (2025)
- $47,163
- Expenses (2025)
- $75,012
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Federation of the Blind of Missouri funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $223K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Federation of the Blind Baltimore, MD | Blindness Projects | $13,487 |
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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 | $188,193 | $47,163 | $75,012 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $244,233 | $27,077 | $91,982 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $309,139 | $28,007 | $61,269 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $342,402 | $49,683 | $35,462 | $13,487 | 1 | $801 |
| 2020 | $328,181 | $495,952 | $240,378 | $222,850 | 1 | $400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri is led by Shelia Wright, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelia Wright
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Carmack
First Vice President
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Becky Boyer
Secretary
Recording Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Coulter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Giffin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Miller
Board Member
Board Member → Corresponding Secretary, 2023
Corresponding Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Carmack
Corresponding Secretary
Board Member → Corresponding Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Grisham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seyoon Choi
Second Vice President
Board Member → Second Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Board Member
Eugene Coulter
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Minor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Sherman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Waterhouse-Leal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Amy Wilson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Garcia (2020–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Eugene Coulter (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Wunder (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Svetlana Ehlers (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Kane (2020–2022) — First Vice President
- Former: Chris Tisdal (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robin House (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dacia Cole (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Crome (2020) — Board Member
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to Jenny Carmack (Second Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
How large is National Federation of the Blind of Missouri?
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri reported $188K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What is National Federation of the Blind of Missouri?
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Federation of the Blind of Missouri operate?
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is National Federation of the Blind of Missouri's EIN?
National Federation of the Blind of Missouri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7128352. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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