American Foundation For The Blind Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1922. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, American Foundation For The Blind Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Foundation For The Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, American Foundation For The Blind Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND IS TO CREATE A WORLD OF NO LIMITS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Kirk Adams Chief Executive Officer  | 35 | $259,310 | |
L Jasmine Kim Chief Marketing & Comms Officer  | 35 | $162,413 | |
Matthew Janusauskas Chief Technology Officer  | Officer | 35 | $201,112 | 
Sonya Shiflet Chief People & Planning Officer  | Officer | 35 | $207,997 | 
Meredith Gale Chief Development Officer  | 35 | $192,119 | |
Stephanie Enyart Chief Public Policy & Research Officer  | Officer | 35 | $194,513 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Moritt Hock & Hamroff Llp Nonemployee Comp  | 6/29/23 | $251,713 | 
Dog Green Productions Llc Nonemployee Comp  | 6/29/23 | $266,987 | 
Interim Executive Solutions Nonemployee Comp  | 6/29/23 | $127,525 | 
Ml Jefferson Plaza Llc Rent  | 6/29/23 | $114,752 | 
Karin A Kirchoff Nonemployee Comp  | 6/29/23 | $109,924 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $250,000 | 
| Government grants | $278,386 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,679,679 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,830 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,208,065 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,990 | 
| Investment income | $671,236 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $91,873 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$575,274 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,429 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$24,448 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $8,578,565 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,670,521 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $472,128 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,686,441 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $153,570 | 
| Other employee benefits | $501,716 | 
| Payroll taxes | $308,329 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $86,310 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,600 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $220,974 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $593,419 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $211,304 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $167,307 | 
| Travel | $228,346 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,637 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $7,725,003 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $853,042 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,836 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $579,397 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $58,806 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $101,256 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $99,613 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,309,857 | 
| Investments—other securities | $432,181 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $27,430 | 
| Total assets | $28,748,418 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $960,891 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $84,771 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $79,867 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,125,529 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,363,447 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,259,442 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $28,748,418 | 
Over the last fiscal year, American Foundation For The Blind Inc has awarded $136,597 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND PURPOSE: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND DIRECTLY TO UK FOR A STUDENT  | $27,500 | 
ENVISION INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT  | $109,097 |