American Foundation for the Blind Inc
Create equal opportunities & expand possibilities thru advocacy/thought leadership/partnerships.
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Since 1921, The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the millions of Americans living with vision loss.
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Mission
Create equal opportunities & expand possibilities thru advocacy/thought leadership/partnerships.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Foundation for the Blind Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1921, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Foundation for the Blind Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1921 and has been operating for 105 years. Its EIN is 135562161. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 135 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Foundation for the Blind Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135562161. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Foundation for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
American Foundation for the Blind Inc is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1921 and has been active for 105 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Foundation for the Blind Inc has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Foundation for the Blind Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 135 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Foundation for the Blind Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Foundation for the Blind Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Since 1921, The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the millions of Americans living with vision loss. American Foundation for the Blind Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1921.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to American Foundation for the Blind Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Foundation for the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135562161, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 135 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 135 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1921
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Foundation for the Blind Inc
- What is American Foundation for the Blind Inc?
- American Foundation for the Blind Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. Since 1921, The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has been a leader in expanding possibilities for the millions of Americans living with vision loss.
- When was American Foundation for the Blind Inc founded?
- American Foundation for the Blind Inc was founded in 1921.
- Who leads American Foundation for the Blind Inc?
- Patsy Carvache serves as Vice President, Finance & Business.
- Where is American Foundation for the Blind Inc located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is American Foundation for the Blind Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Foundation for the Blind Inc trustworthy?
- American Foundation for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Foundation for the Blind Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 135562161.
- What is American Foundation for the Blind Inc's website?
- http://www.afb.org