The National Federation of the Blind
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$3.9M
Foundation funders
84
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds The National Federation of the Blind?
The National Federation of the Blind is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by American Brotherhood for the Blind ($1.2M), Santa Barbara Foundation ($328K), Boston Foundation Inc ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to The National Federation of the Blind between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $904K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
What grants has The National Federation of the Blind received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| 2026 | Yu-Lo Charitable Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN EDUCATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND. | $500 |
| 2025 | American Brotherhood for the Blind | BLINDNESS PROJECTS | $350,000 |
| 2025 | Adams Jesse and Hertha Charitable Tr | MEDICAL | $118,617 |
| 2025 | Edith R & Alvin Domroe Foundation Tr | CHARITABLE | $48,500 |
| 2025 | Lillian S Edelstein Education Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $34,450 |
| 2025 | National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Inc | Blindness projects. | $16,250 |
| 2025 | I Chadbourne Charitable Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $13,799 |
| 2025 | Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $11,747 |
| 2025 | Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust | SERVICES FOR BLIND PEOPLE | $11,550 |
| 2025 | Naperville Noon Lions Foundation | GRANT TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY BLINDNESS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Margaret S Colyer Charitable Trust 000004 | GENERAL PURPOSES | $9,687 |
| 2025 | Maryland Humanities Council Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Tr UA Russell Mitchellchildrens Hosp | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,905 |
| 2025 | Cierniewski Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,842 |
| 2025 | The Mintz Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL/CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Rachel Lyman Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,605 |
| 2025 | David E & Mary C Gallo Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Marjorie Leu Skala Foundation Trust | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,250 |
| 2025 | The John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc | AID DONEE ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT FUNCTIONS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING LIVES AND ADVOCACY FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $1,000 |
| 2025 | EBS Foundation | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $900 |
| 2025 | Mary Rohm Pearson Trust | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $754 |
| 2025 | H & R Peters Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | $500 |
| 2025 | The Miller Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
| 2025 | Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation | Support | $400 |
| 2025 | Eastern Evergreen Foundation | Charity | $330 |
| 2025 | Cliff & Marilyn Weisberg Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2025 | Cheng's Foundation | PROVIDE FUND TO THE ORGANZIATION FOR HUMANITY SERVICES. | $200 |
| 2025 | The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The National Federation of the Blind?
The National Federation of the Blind is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by American Brotherhood for the Blind ($1.2M), Santa Barbara Foundation ($328K), Boston Foundation Inc ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to The National Federation of the Blind between 2021–2026.
Who is The National Federation of the Blind's largest funder?
American Brotherhood for the Blind is the largest recorded funder of The National Federation of the Blind, with $1.2M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The National Federation of the Blind received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to The National Federation of the Blind across 200 grants from 84 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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