Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
To prevent unnecessary blindness and promoting the physical, social and economic self-sufficiency for the commonwealth's blind and visually impaired population. The association functions as an executive office for a network of 26 member agencies to expand the association into 66 counties of the commonwealth
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind at a glance
In short: Pennsylvania Association for the Blind gave $4.5M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,508,917
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,508,917
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,508,917
- Total assets
- $6,588,426
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pennsylvania Association for the Blind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pa Department of Human Service ($4.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Pennsylvania Association for the Blind gives
- Giving grew 26% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2021) to $4.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa Department of Human Service Harrisburg, PA | Vision Impairment | $4,508,917 |
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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 | $6,588,426 | $5,253,237 | $5,088,824 | $4,508,917 | 1 | $200,560 |
| 2024 | $6,262,432 | $4,780,708 | $4,581,906 | $4,131,154 | 1 | $138,950 |
| 2023 | $5,328,979 | $4,161,511 | $4,103,293 | $3,766,913 | 1 | $111,931 |
| 2022 | $4,901,702 | $4,901,914 | $3,937,930 | $3,584,000 | 1 | $194,933 |
| 2021 | $4,824,408 | $3,237,843 | $2,940,689 | $2,598,800 | 2 | $150,341 |
| 2020 | $3,843,629 | $3,301,693 | $3,242,301 | $2,815,118 | 2 | $102,645 |
About Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is a public charity, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $201K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is led by Laurie Staph, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 34 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Staph
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Zalewski
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $88K (2025)
Krysta Carson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Moore
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lesante
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Steiner
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly A. Stroble
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Dively
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Grissom
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Nold
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Hunsinger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah A. Donahue
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Zehner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Petach
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Mary D'andrea
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bindernagel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Cunningham
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Zimmer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Luisi
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Peperno
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Bosserman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Miller
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Walters
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Cuddy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Kenny
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Iezzi
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Feldman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne-Marie Hyer
Past Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Joshua
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Peters
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gallager
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wingard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Lukes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Anne Marie Hyer (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Teresa Lukes (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Schermerhorn (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Johnson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Wesley (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Danette Blank (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Patchett (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Lou Wascavich (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Jones (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Amann (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia L. Ingraham EdD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donna McGrath RN (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Horst (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melanie Brown (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott A. Caulfield Esq. (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Vincent M. Loose (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joann Ellenberger (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Priscilla Earhart (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John McInernney (2020–2021) — Interim President
- Former: Douglas Yingling (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda K. Shumaker RN (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vacant (2020) — Secretary
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $88K, to Daniel Zalewski (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Association for the Blind
How much does Pennsylvania Association for the Blind give each year?
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind gave $4.5M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Pennsylvania Association for the Blind?
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
Where does Pennsylvania Association for the Blind operate?
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Pennsylvania Association for the Blind's EIN?
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1396837. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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