National Industries for the Blind
National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1938. NIB creates meaningful careers for people who are blind by delivering products and services to the government and military. The organization operates through a network of more than 100 associated nonprofit agencies in more than 250 locations across the United States, offering a wide range of career opportunities in manufacturing, professional services, and other sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102.2M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$418K
-58.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
-32.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-38.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the opportunities for the economic and personal independence of people who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining, and improving employment.
NIB addresses a significant employment gap: nearly 70 percent of working-age Americans who are blind are not employed. The organization focuses on developing careers through challenging, knowledge-based positions in high-energy, quality work environments rather than simply creating jobs. NIB works with both sighted and blind individuals to match skills and passions with rewarding career opportunities.
Grantmaking
NIB has made grants to support its mission. Documented grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NIB operates nationally through its network of more than 100 associated nonprofit agencies located in more than 250 locations across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Revenues: $39,996,060
- Total Expenses: $35,969,764
- Total Assets: $102,214,790
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Revenue: $34,541,620
- Expenses: $37,600,000
- Total Assets: $96,700,000
- Total Liabilities: $57,400,000
Staffing: 175 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $102,214,790 | $96,697,189 | $94,666,603 |
| Revenue | $39,996,060 | $34,541,623 | $36,062,795 |
| Expenses | $35,969,764 | $37,583,012 | $35,819,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $840,139 | $-88,167 | $2,186,945 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL M HEALY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN K FRENCH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $228 |
| LESLIE PINE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD T GINMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA BRYANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID D'ARCANGELO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $279 |
| ZACH KLIPA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARL MCRAE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FREDRIK C PALM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J ANTHONY POLEO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $358 |
| JONATHAN YUEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLENA HEBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE E JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW H KOCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERI J SHIRK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNIS L STEINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD P WELSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 |
| KEVIN A LYNCH | PRESIDENT & CEO THRU APR 2024 | 40 | $484,004 |
| ANGELA M HARTLEY | EXEC VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $364,095 |
| STEVEN T BRICE | VICE PRESIDENT/CFO THRU DEC 2023 | 40 | $306,914 |
| SORAYA CORREA | PRESIDENT & CEO FROM MAR 2024 | 40 | — |
| ANDREW B MUECK | VICE PRESIDENT THRU OCT 2023 | 40 | $227,286 |
| RICHARD A WEBSTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $216,082 |
| THOMAS K LEHRICH | VICE PRESIDENT THRU MAY 2024 | 40 | $207,335 |
| MATTHEW R WIESELER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $177,804 |
| KEVIN R CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $187,113 |
| NIRMALA SIVAKUMAR | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $178,402 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Employment Impact (Fiscal Year 2024):**
NIB and its associated nonprofit agencies employed over 5,100 Americans who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired, including veterans
Generated 268 new job opportunities for people who are blind through U.S.-based product manufacturing and service delivery
National Industries for the Blind shows what mission-driven manufacturing439 people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired were promoted, obtained competitive positions, or were placed into supported positions within NIB associated agencies or their communities through training and rehabilitation services
**Military & Government Contracts:**
Supplied more than 1 million articles of military clothing and equipment over a one-year period
National Industries for the Blind Supplied More Than 1 Million Articles ofProvided clothing and textiles for Army Guardsman and Reservists at the U.S. Presidential Inauguration
National Industries for the Blind Provided Clothing and Textiles for Army**Organizational Development:**
Continues to invest in career opportunities in professional services fields
NSITE, an enterprise of NIB founded in 2021, provides employment services connecting corporate leadership to exceptional, diverse, and dedicated people who are blind, visually impaired, and/or veterans
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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