Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBosma Industries for the Blind Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 311246086. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $109M in annual revenue. 144 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc has $109M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% 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.
Bosma Industries 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 major organization. It has $109M in annual revenue. The organization has 144 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bosma Industries 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.
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $109M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311246086, 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.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BOSMA INDUSTRIES 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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Quick facts about Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
- What is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc?
- Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- When was Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc founded?
- Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc?
- Teresa Watson serves as CFO.
- Where is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, United States.
- What is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc trustworthy?
- Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311246086.
- What is Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc's website?
- http://www.bosma.org