American Council of the Blind Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$492K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Council of the Blind Inc?
American Council of the Blind Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Aid Association for the Blind of ($154K), The Gibney Family Foundation Inc ($95K), BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund ($58K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $492K in grants to American Council of the Blind Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aid Association for the Blind of | $154,365 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | $95,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | $57,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Grant and Lara Gund Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Consumer Technology Association Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| CHC Creating Healthier Communities | $18,813 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $17,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Pig Works Inc | $11,515 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| East West Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Industries for the Blind | $6,460 | 1 | 2025 |
| Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Verizon Foundation | $202 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joseph L Vozza Family Foundation Inc | $150 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $101K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $69K.
What grants has American Council of the Blind Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING ADP WEBSITE. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Aid Association for the Blind of | GENERAL OPERATIONS IN DC METROPOLITAN AREA | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Delta Gamma Foundation | AID FOR BLIND | $7,500 |
| 2025 | National Industries for the Blind | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | $6,460 |
| 2025 | CHC Creating Healthier Communities | RESEARCH/PUBLICEDUCATION | $5,365 |
| 2025 | Grant and Lara Gund Foundation | TO HELP FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph L Vozza Family Foundation Inc | Advocates for equality of people who are blind and low vision | $100 |
| 2024 | Aid Association for the Blind of | GENERAL OPERATIONS IN DC METROPOLITAN AREA | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Consumer Technology Association Foundation | GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $16,000 |
| 2024 | East Tennessee Foundation | MEDICAL DISCIPLINES | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Production the ACB Braille Forum in braille and large print | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Grant and Lara Gund Foundation | TO HELP FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $202 |
| 2023 | Aid Association for the Blind of | GENERAL OPERATIONS IN DC METROPOLITAN AREA | $31,365 |
| 2023 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| 2023 | CHC Creating Healthier Communities | RESEARCH/PUBLICEDUCATION | $7,415 |
| 2023 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Support of The Braille Forum monthly production | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Grant and Lara Gund Foundation | TO HELP FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation | DIGITAL INCLUSION AND EMPOWERMENT F/T BVI COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ACB MEDIA NETWORK FOR DISTRIBUTION AND HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS | $30,000 |
| 2022 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | CHC Creating Healthier Communities | RESEARCH/PUBLICEDUCATION | $6,033 |
| 2022 | Grant and Lara Gund Foundation | TO HELP FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | PROVIDING A NEW STAFF POSITION TO COMBAT ISOLATION DURING COVID-19, ACB HAS ENGAGED IT'S COMMUNITY WITH EXTENSIVE NATIONAL NETWORK OF VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS GROUP SESSIONS. | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Aid Association for the Blind of | GENERAL OPERATIONS IN DC METROPOLITAN AREA | $36,000 |
| 2021 | BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,500 |
| 2021 | Dr Scholl Foundation | MONTHLY ACB BRAILLE FORUM PUBLICATION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Joseph L Vozza Family Foundation Inc | Advocates for equality of people who are blind and low vision | $50 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Council of the Blind Inc?
American Council of the Blind Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Aid Association for the Blind of ($154K), The Gibney Family Foundation Inc ($95K), BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund ($58K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $492K in grants to American Council of the Blind Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is American Council of the Blind Inc's largest funder?
Aid Association for the Blind of is the largest recorded funder of American Council of the Blind Inc, with $154K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has American Council of the Blind Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $492K in grants to American Council of the Blind Inc across 35 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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