American Council of the Blind
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$212K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds American Council of the Blind?
American Council of the Blind is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by American Foundation for the Blind Inc ($140K), Ross N Pangere ($45K), Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $212K in grants to American Council of the Blind between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for the Blind Inc | $139,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Ross N Pangere | $45,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Chatlos Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Melly Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mutual of America Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Linda & Alan Kahn Foundation Inc | $353 | 2 | 2024–2026 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $103 (2026) to $61K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $103.
What grants has American Council of the Blind received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Linda & Alan Kahn Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $103 |
| 2025 | American Foundation for the Blind Inc | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $29,500 |
| 2025 | Ross N Pangere | SCHOLARSHIPS | $22,500 |
| 2025 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARDS THE BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK | $1,000 |
| 2024 | American Foundation for the Blind Inc | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $27,500 |
| 2024 | Ross N Pangere | SCHOLARSHIPS | $22,500 |
| 2024 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARDS THE 2023 BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Linda & Alan Kahn Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $250 |
| 2023 | Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc | MEETING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARDS THE 2023 BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Mutual of America Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2022 | American Foundation for the Blind Inc | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND DIRECTLY TO UK FOR A STUDENT | $27,500 |
| 2022 | Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Melly Foundation | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARDS THE FUNDRAISING WALK TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCHING FUNDS | $100 |
| 2021 | American Foundation for the Blind Inc | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND DIRECTLY TO UK FOR A STUDENT | $55,000 |
| 2021 | Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc | SUPPORT GROUPS | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARDS THE BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc | education support | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Chatlos Foundation Inc | TOWARDS THE BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Council of the Blind?
American Council of the Blind is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by American Foundation for the Blind Inc ($140K), Ross N Pangere ($45K), Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $212K in grants to American Council of the Blind between 2020–2026.
Who is American Council of the Blind's largest funder?
American Foundation for the Blind Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Council of the Blind, with $140K across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has American Council of the Blind received?
IRS 990 filings record $212K in grants to American Council of the Blind across 21 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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