The mission of the american foundation for the blind (AFB) is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$60K
Grants Given
$28K
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC
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1108 3RD AVE STE 200
Huntington, WV, 25701-157
Governance
Voting board members20
Independent members20
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %5.2%
Permanent endowment %80.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$261K
Retained by contractors$261K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation