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Blinded Veterans Association

To promote the welfare of blinded veterans. Refer to part iii and schedule o.

Human Services Alexandria, VA EIN 530214281 · IRS Reg 53-0214281 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Blinded Veterans Association

Blinded Veterans Association is a human services organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 530214281.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P860
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

Mission

To promote the welfare of blinded veterans. Refer to part iii and schedule o.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P860
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blinded Veterans Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 530214281. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blinded Veterans Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 93/100.

Blinded Veterans Association is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blinded Veterans Association has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blinded Veterans Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blinded Veterans Association. 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.

Blinded Veterans Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Blinded Veterans Association is a human services organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 530214281. Blinded Veterans Association is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Blinded Veterans Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Blinded Veterans Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blinded Veterans Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530214281, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LE
Lea Rowe
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian L H•••••
Director
CA
Calvin P••••
Director
CA
Calvin P•••• E•• A•• 2•••
Director
DA
Daniel W••••••
SECRETARY (END 4/15/22)
DA
Darryl G••••••••
Director
DE
Dennis O••••••••
Director
DO
Donald O•••••• J•
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DO
Douglas I•••••
Director
DR
Dr T••••• Z•••••••
PRESIDENT
EL
Elizabeth H•••••
SECRETARY
JA
James V•••
NATIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR
JO
Joe M••••• S•
VICE-PRESIDENT
KE
Kenneth A•••
Director
KE
Kenneth A••• E•• A•• 2•••
Director
KE
Kevin J••••••
Director
LE
Lea R•••
Executive Director
LE
Leon C••••••
Director
LE
Leon C•••••• E•• A•• 2•••
Director
ME
Meredith B•••• D•••••••
Director
MO
Monica G••••••
Director
PA
Paul M••••
VICE-PRESIDENT
TI
Tim H••••••
Director
TR
Tracy F••••
TREASURER
WA
Wade D••••
Director
WA
Wanda G•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blinded Veterans Association This page 89 $2.8 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Blinded Veterans Association

What is Blinded Veterans Association?
Blinded Veterans Association is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Alexandria, United States. Blinded Veterans Association is a human services organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 530214281.
When was Blinded Veterans Association founded?
Blinded Veterans Association was founded in 1945.
Who leads Blinded Veterans Association?
Lea Rowe serves as Executive Director.
Where is Blinded Veterans Association located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, United States.
What is Blinded Veterans Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blinded Veterans Association trustworthy?
Blinded Veterans Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Blinded Veterans Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530214281. Registration: 53-0214281 (United States).
What is Blinded Veterans Association's website?
http://www.bva.org