The National Federation of the Blind
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The National Federation of the Blind at a glance
In short: The National Federation of the Blind gave $466K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $466,441
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,740
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,279
- Total assets
- $42,572,146
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The National Federation of the Blind
Open Grants
17 open opportunities from The National Federation of the Blind
Adrienne Asch Memorial Scholarship Grant
The National Federation of the Blind
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Blind Educator of the Year Award Grant
The National Federation of the Blind
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Charles and Betty Allen Scholarship Grant
The National Federation of the Blind
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The National Federation of the Blind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jacobus Tenbroek Memorial Fund ($400K). Together the top 6 received $466K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 44 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The National Federation of the Blind gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). 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 $425K (2023) to $862K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $466K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobus Tenbroek Memorial Fund Baltimore, MD | Blindness Projects | $400,000 |
| NFB of AZ Tucson, AZ | Blindness Projects | $25,000 |
| NFB of OR Gresham, OR | Blindness Projects | $18,479 |
| NFB of ID Boise, ID | Blindness Projects | $10,079 |
| NFB of WA Seattle, WA | Blindness Projects | $7,883 |
| NFB of IN Mishawaka, IN | Blindness Projects | $5,000 |
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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 | $42,572,146 | $24,397,357 | $18,534,746 | $466,441 | 6 | $2,380,383 |
| 2024 | $35,738,133 | $21,510,593 | $19,570,355 | $479,508 | 6 | $1,313,944 |
| 2023 | $32,745,221 | $17,550,174 | $19,544,625 | $425,344 | 7 | $802,075 |
| 2022 | $32,067,447 | $19,374,697 | $17,360,703 | $580,341 | 16 | $414,654 |
| 2021 | $35,001,742 | $21,045,026 | $19,140,065 | $861,909 | 9 | $2,152,798 |
| 2020 | $32,833,729 | $19,778,511 | $19,056,298 | $586,560 | 11 | $1,167,207 |
About The National Federation of the Blind
Based on IRS filings
The National Federation of the Blind is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $466K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The National Federation of the Blind is led by Anil Lewis, Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anil Lewis
Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives
Executive Director for Blindness Initiatives → Executive Director for Blindness Ini, 2023
Executive Director for Blindness Ini → Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $130K (2025)
John Berggren
Executive Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $145K (2025)
John G. Pare Jr.
Executive Director of Advocacy & Policy
Executive Director of Advocacy & Policy → Executive Director of Advocacy & Pol, 2023
Executive Director of Advocacy & Pol → Executive Director of Advocacy & Policy, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $148K (2025)
Jonathan Mosen
Executive Director of Accessibility Excellence
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$142K (2025)
Mark A. Riccobono
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Allen
First Vice President & Chair
First Vice President → First Vice President & Chairperson, 2022
First Vice President & Chairperson → First Vice President & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti S. Gregory
Director of Outreach
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $135K (2025)
Everette Bacon
Second Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Second Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Crosby
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Callaway
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci Carpenter
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Soforenko
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Manuel
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Porterfield
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graciela Pires
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Beecham
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Green
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Page
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Dallin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Richey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Marks
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bridgid M. Burke (2020–2024) — Executive Director of Fiscal Services
- Former: Adelmo Vigil (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carla McQuillan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Brown (2020–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Denise Avant (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ever Lee Hairston (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kimsan Terri Rupp (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Buresh (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Ruell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Gashel (2020–2021) — Former Secretary
- Former: Jeannie Massay (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: John Fritz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Terri Rupp (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Ruffalo (2020) — Board Member
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 $148K, to John G Pare Jr (Executive DIR of Advocacy & Policy). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The National Federation of the Blind
How much does The National Federation of the Blind give each year?
The National Federation of the Blind gave $466K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $480K across 6 grants.
What is The National Federation of the Blind's typical grant size?
The National Federation of the Blind's median grant in 2025 was $14,279, and its average grant was $77,740, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The National Federation of the Blind give grants?
The National Federation of the Blind gives mostly in Maryland: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (5%).
Does The National Federation of the Blind give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The National Federation of the Blind's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Blindness Projects" (6 grants).
Who are The National Federation of the Blind's largest grantees?
The National Federation of the Blind's largest 2025 grantees include Jacobus Tenbroek Memorial Fund ($400,000), NFB of AZ ($25,000) and NFB of OR ($18,479), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The National Federation of the Blind?
The National Federation of the Blind reported $42.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.4M.
What is The National Federation of the Blind?
The National Federation of the Blind is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $42.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The National Federation of the Blind's EIN?
The National Federation of the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0259978. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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