Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc
To further support the mission of the northeastern association of the blind at albany, inc. By providing financial and other support in the furtherance of the association's purpose.
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,676,031
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $17,596
- -61.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $17,596
- -61.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $5,566
- -99.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 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 2018 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Association of the Blind Albany, NY | Support of Blind | $325,000 |
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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 | $1,676,031 | $17,596 | $5,566 | — | — | $17,596 |
| 2024 | $1,434,435 | $45,787 | $1,942,001 | — | — | $45,787 |
| 2023 | $3,864,775 | $155,593 | $63,537 | — | — | $128,090 |
| 2022 | $3,676,889 | $118,276 | $359,110 | $325,000 | 1 | $68,583 |
| 2021 | $4,109,101 | $308,793 | $1,121,558 | $1,099,809 | 1 | $68,096 |
| 2020 | $4,652,684 | $320,577 | $455,753 | $420,819 | 1 | $74,049 |
| 2018 | $4,452,742 | $212,476 | $508,999 | $474,000 | 1 | $122,890 |
About Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc is led by Laura E. Zeliger, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura E. Zeliger
CEO
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven A. Smith Jr.
Naba President & Secretary
Naba Chair → Naba President, 2023
Naba President → Naba President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McDonald
President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Thompson MD
Naba President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Watkinson
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jitka Zobal-Ratner MD
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bohne
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Scherzer
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Murray (2018–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Distefano (2024) — Secretary
- Former: James F. Carriero (2018–2023) — President
- Former: Christopher T. Burke (2018–2021) — CEO
- Former: Leon Aronowitz II (2018) — Secretary
- Former: Patrick Barrington (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc
How large is Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc?
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc?
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Albany, NY. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc operate?
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc's EIN?
Northeastern Association of the Blind Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0639287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
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