The TLC Foundation for the Blind
A supporting organization of therapeutic living centers for the blind, inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.
The TLC Foundation for the Blind at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,321,582
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $367,613
- +89.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,176
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $108,585
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The TLC Foundation for the Blind funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $305K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind Reseda, CA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $91,182 |
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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 | $1,321,582 | $367,613 | $108,585 | — | — | $2,176 |
| 2024 | $954,381 | $194,197 | $80,940 | — | — | $1,908 |
| 2023 | $913,803 | $281,720 | $47,785 | — | — | $616 |
| 2022 | $628,119 | $230,197 | $50,861 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $411,726 | $350,022 | $91,584 | $91,182 | 1 | $77 |
| 2020 | $160,342 | $381,026 | $305,341 | $305,000 | 1 | $136 |
About The TLC Foundation for the Blind
Based on IRS filings
The TLC Foundation for the Blind is a public charity, based in Reseda, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The TLC Foundation for the Blind is led by Bonnie Schlachte, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonnie Schlachte
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Crane-Ross
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zane Alsabery
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Willett
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Grunwald
Director
CFO → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Lampert
Treasurer
CEO → President, 2023
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Meadow
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joel Ravitz (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Rhoda Benedetto (2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The TLC Foundation for the Blind
How large is The TLC Foundation for the Blind?
The TLC Foundation for the Blind reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $368K.
Where does The TLC Foundation for the Blind operate?
The TLC Foundation for the Blind has awarded grants in California.
What is The TLC Foundation for the Blind's EIN?
The TLC Foundation for the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4155746. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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