Braille Institute of America is a nonprofit organization with a bold vision to transform the lives of individuals with vision loss. Founded in 1919, it has been providing free programs and services that empower people to live independently for more than a century ranging from low vision assessments and technology training to library services and educational offerings. Through its strategic plan, Mission Magnified, Braille Institute's goal is to serve more than 200,000 people annually within five years. By scaling its reach, embracing digital innovation, and building meaningful partnerships, the organization is transforming what's possible for people with low to no vision.
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Category
Other
Employees
220
Volunteers
1,405
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$83.6M
Expenses
$30.0M
Assets
$311.3M
Liabilities
$5.3M
Financial history
$83.6M$41.8M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $83.6M · Avg: $49.1M
501(h) election
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Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$30K
Grants Given
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BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INC
Your actions
Address
741 N Vermont AVE
LOS Angeles, CA, 90029-351
Governance
Voting board members17
Independent members17
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)
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$773K
Net to org-$567K
Retained by contractors$1.3M
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