National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc
The NFB of Virginia is an organization made up of blind and sighted people working to improve the lives of blind Virginians by providing assistance and services to parents, blind workers, and consumers of rehabilitation services.
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc at a glance
In short: National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,585
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,585
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,585
- Total assets
- $269,770
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Federation of the Blind ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $31K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Federation of the Blind Baltimore, MD | Nationwide blindness projects. | $28,585 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,770 | $268,018 | $277,652 | $28,585 | 1 | $1,700 |
| 2023 | $260,414 | $272,934 | $290,531 | $30,912 | 1 | $6,407 |
| 2022 | $268,416 | $332,328 | $309,547 | $16,935 | 1 | $5,614 |
| 2021 | $259,828 | $177,894 | $137,703 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $197,146 | $167,091 | $129,363 | — | — | — |
About National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $270K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc is led by Tracy Soforenko, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Soforenko
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Grassman
Board Member
Board Member → Recording Secretary, 2022
Recording Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$600 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Evelyn Valdez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jackie Bruce
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$450 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Sandy Halverson
Recording Secretary
First Vice President → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $18K (2024)
John Halverson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$750 (2022) → $750 (2024)
Joe Orozco
First Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$48K (2024)
Althea Pittman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette Gholson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Blinsman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Fritz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Roane
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Mathena
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Uricka Harrison
Second Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Droppers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Gruesing
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chimere Roberts
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ross
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lengyel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Williams
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Annette Carr (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Walker (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jacob Ham (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Owen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Oscar Montiel (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Meter (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Yahiah Hurtado (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Sellers (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Yeager (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jimmy Cunningham (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mausam Mehta (2020–2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Aaron Faxon (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Corlis Jones (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Domonique Lawless (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Kasey (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Kavitz (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Byrne (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Joe Orozco (First Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc
How much does National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc give each year?
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
How large is National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc?
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc reported $270K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $268K.
Where does National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc operate?
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc's EIN?
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7176308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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