Perkins School for the Blind
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF-BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
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Perkins School for the Blind helps children with disabilities find their place in the world.
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Mission
Perkins school for the blind provides education and services for children and adults around the world who are blind, deaf-blind or visually impaired.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Perkins School for the Blind with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1829, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPerkins School for the Blind is a registered education nonprofit based in Watertown, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1829 and has been operating for 197 years. Its EIN is 042103616. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $88M in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Perkins School for the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042103616. 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.
Perkins School for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Perkins School for the Blind is located in Watertown, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1829 and has been active for 197 years.
Based on official tax filings, Perkins School for the Blind has $88M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Perkins School for the Blind is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $88M in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Perkins School for the Blind. 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, Perkins School for the Blind 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Perkins School for the Blind helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. Perkins School for the Blind is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1829.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $88M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Perkins School for the Blind are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Perkins School for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042103616, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 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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Leadership
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 111 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 · 1829
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Perkins School for the Blind
- What is Perkins School for the Blind?
- Perkins School for the Blind is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Watertown, United States. Perkins School for the Blind helps children with disabilities find their place in the world.
- When was Perkins School for the Blind founded?
- Perkins School for the Blind was founded in 1829.
- Who leads Perkins School for the Blind?
- Astrid Vermeer serves as CHIEF FIN. AND ADMIN. OFFICER.
- Where is Perkins School for the Blind located?
- Headquartered in Watertown, MA, United States.
- What is Perkins School for the Blind's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Perkins School for the Blind trustworthy?
- Perkins School for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Perkins School for the Blind's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042103616.
- What is Perkins School for the Blind's website?
- https://www.perkins.org