Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
67
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind?
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr ($249K), The Feinberg Foundation ($195K), Healthcare Initiative Foundation ($194K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr | $248,840 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Feinberg Foundation | $195,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Healthcare Initiative Foundation | $194,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Anna P Stewart - Tes Tr | $192,642 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Redskin Foundation Inc | $32,710 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Julius Fleischman Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust | $29,400 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Henry T Boulemtaf Memorial Charitable Trust | $22,681 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Shapiro Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area | $11,100 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Washington Council | $8,748 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | $8,335 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Galena-yorktown Foundation | $6,666 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Abe & Kathyrn Selsky Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Coyle Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable | $1,667 | 1 | 2024 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $308 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Henry T Boulemtaf Memorial Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,421 |
| 2024 | The Feinberg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $45,685 |
| 2024 | Healthcare Initiative Foundation | DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENINGS PROJECT FY 24 | $19,500 |
| 2024 | Anna P Stewart - Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $16,192 |
| 2024 | Anna P Stewart - Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $16,192 |
| 2024 | Healthcare Initiative Foundation | MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL EYE EXAMS | $14,500 |
| 2024 | Healthcare Initiative Foundation | DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENINGS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Julius Fleischman Foundation Inc | HELP THE BLIND REMAIN INDEPENDENT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust | SERVICES FOR BLIND PEOPLE | $7,700 |
| 2024 | Henry T Boulemtaf Memorial Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,338 |
| 2024 | The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $1,667 |
| 2024 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $1,667 |
| 2024 | Galena-yorktown Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $1,666 |
| 2024 | Coyle Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Feinberg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $48,629 |
| 2023 | Healthcare Initiative Foundation | COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS VISION EXAMS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Healthcare Initiative Foundation | FY22 CLB DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENINGS/SCHOOL EXAMS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Anna P Stewart - Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $18,510 |
| 2023 | Anna P Stewart - Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $18,510 |
| 2023 | Julius Fleischman Foundation Inc | HELP THE BLIND REMAIN INDEPENDENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust | SERVICE FOR THE BLIND | $7,700 |
| 2023 | Redskin Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES | $6,710 |
| 2023 | Henry T Boulemtaf Memorial Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,690 |
| 2023 | Coyle Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Abe & Kathyrn Selsky Foundation Inc | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $1,667 |
| 2022 | Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $62,217 |
| 2022 | The Feinberg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind?
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr ($249K), The Feinberg Foundation ($195K), Healthcare Initiative Foundation ($194K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind between 2020–2025.
Who is Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind's largest funder?
Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Tr is the largest recorded funder of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, with $249K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind across 67 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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