Omaha Association of the Blind
The Omaha Association of the Blind is a group of citizens who provide social activities for the blind and visually impaired. Major activities include support for radio talking book and share-a-fare cab service.
Omaha Association of the Blind at a glance
In short: Omaha Association of the Blind gave $54K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,656
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,885
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $1,268,311
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Omaha Association of the Blind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Radio Talking Book ($24K). Together the top 3 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Omaha Association of the Blind gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Talking Book Omaha, NE | Financial Support of Radio Station | $24,000 |
| Share-a-Fare Omaha, NE | Financial support of program to assist with taxi cab and uber fees for the blind | $22,000 |
| Walter B Roberts Manor Omaha, NE | Informational meetings, activities and support of of the blind through activities at walter b roberts manor | $7,656 |
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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 | $1,268,311 | $82,547 | $71,989 | $53,656 | 3 | $81,257 |
| 2024 | $1,257,753 | $45,648 | $62,233 | $43,341 | 3 | $43,911 |
| 2023 | $1,274,338 | $-26,418 | $58,858 | $44,983 | 3 | $-27,551 |
| 2022 | $1,359,614 | $44,162 | $57,524 | $44,109 | 3 | $43,162 |
| 2021 | $1,372,976 | $372,523 | $54,272 | $41,155 | 3 | $371,948 |
| 2020 | $1,054,725 | $43,096 | $54,947 | $40,657 | 3 | $41,655 |
| 2019 | $1,066,770 | $46,139 | $72,085 | $51,372 | 3 | $33,761 |
About Omaha Association of the Blind
Based on IRS filings
Omaha Association of the Blind is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $81K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Omaha Association of the Blind is led by Mark Bulger, Board Chair & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Bulger
Board Chair & President
Board Chair Membership President → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Katz
Board Secretary
Board Recording Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2022
Recording Secretary → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Larson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Walker
Board Member
Treasurer → Membership Treasurer, 2021
Membership Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Osentowski
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Juranek
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Mann
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Morales
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jamie Carlson (2019–2022) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Theresa McAllister (2019–2022) — Membership Secretary
- Former: Glendora Weiland (2019–2021) — Membership Vice President
- Former: Barbara Epworth (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Sobetski (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stanley Hille (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Janet McCrae (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Omaha Association of the Blind
How much does Omaha Association of the Blind give each year?
Omaha Association of the Blind gave $54K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43K across 3 grants.
What is Omaha Association of the Blind's typical grant size?
Omaha Association of the Blind's median grant in 2025 was $22,000, and its average grant was $17,885, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Omaha Association of the Blind give grants?
Omaha Association of the Blind gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (3 grants).
Does Omaha Association of the Blind give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Omaha Association of the Blind's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Omaha Association of the Blind?
Omaha Association of the Blind reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What is Omaha Association of the Blind's EIN?
Omaha Association of the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6032166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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