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Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc

Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Human Services Indianapolis, IN EIN 311246086 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
J300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

Bosma enterprises, creating opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE J300
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.88
Program expenses$0.88 ($85.4 million)
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bosma 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

TE
Teresa Watson
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda R•••
Director
AR
Arvetta J•••••••
EXEC DIR PHI
BA
Bart B•••
Director
BR
Brandon W••••
EXEC DIR PHI
BR
Brian B••••
Director
BR
Brian P•••••••
DIR OF MANUF
CH
Chris D•••••••
Director
CI
Cindy A••••
Director
CO
Connor S•••••••
Director
DA
Dana W•••••
CHIEF OPER.
DA
Daniel B•••••
DIR. OF COMP
DE
Dedra F••••••
SR MNG OF BU
DO
Donald K••••
Director
DO
Douglas P•••••
VP OPERATION
GR
Gregory O•••••••
Director
HE
Heather Q••••••••••••
Director
JA
James H••••••••••
DIR. OF DIST
JA
James M•••••••
VP PROGRAM S
JA
Jason B•••••
CHIEF TECH.
JA
Jay G•••••
CSO
JE
Jean B•••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey M••••••
PRESIDENT/CE
JE
Jeff W••••
Director
JO
Jodi V•••••
VP HUMAN RES
KE
Keith B•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$109.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$105.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$95.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$116.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$94.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$78.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc This page 93 $109.3 million 88%
Jfs Housing Inc 93 $2.1 million 100%
Bedford-Euless Soccer Association 93 $386,038 100%
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Community Coordinated Child Care 93 $7.3 million 96%
Catholic Charities of Stockon 93 $6.8 million 85%
Alu Like Inc 93 $10.2 million 91%
Operation no Person Left Behind Outdoors Inc 93 $3.7 million 90%
Ursuline Support Services 93 $3.2 million 89%

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 - 144 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 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