World Services for the Blind Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.7M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds World Services for the Blind Foundation?
World Services for the Blind Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by World Services for the Blind ($2.4M), Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc ($884K), Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation ($180K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to World Services for the Blind Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Services for the Blind | $2,434,654 | 1 | 2022 |
| Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc | $884,174 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation | $180,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Philip R Jonsson Foundation | $45,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Rodger and Kate Graef Family Foundation | $35,790 | 1 | 2022 |
| Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Network for Good | $13,580 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alice L Walton Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nabholz Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $2.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has World Services for the Blind Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2022 | World Services for the Blind | REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF WSB IN PREVIOUS YEARS. | $2,434,654 |
| 2022 | Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | $125,000 |
| 2022 | Rodger and Kate Graef Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,790 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $13,580 |
| 2021 | Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Inc | Community Grant | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Nabholz Charitable Foundation | EDUCATIONAL-FOR PROGRAM EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc | UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITY | $884,174 |
| 2020 | Alice L Walton Foundation | 2020- Vision Award Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| 2019 | The Philip R Jonsson Foundation | SUPPORT OF THE WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | $45,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds World Services for the Blind Foundation?
World Services for the Blind Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by World Services for the Blind ($2.4M), Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc ($884K), Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation ($180K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to World Services for the Blind Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is World Services for the Blind Foundation's largest funder?
World Services for the Blind is the largest recorded funder of World Services for the Blind Foundation, with $2.4M across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has World Services for the Blind Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to World Services for the Blind Foundation across 13 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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