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Foundation for Blind Children

Public charity
Other · PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 86-0129981

About

Foundation for blind children's mission is to provide education, tools and services that enable ALL persons with vision LOSS to achieve greater independence. Our vision is a world where vision LOSS is a diagnosis, not a disability. Foundation for blind children values exceptional service, advocacy, great work environment, community partnerships and financial responsibility.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
190
Volunteers
435

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$14.6M
Expenses
$13.8M
Assets
$31.7M
Liabilities
$1.3M

Financial history

$14.6M$7.3M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $14.6M · Avg: $11.1M

501(h) election

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
$72K
Grants Given
FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN
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Address

1234 E Northern AVE
Phoenix, AZ, 85020-427

Governance

Voting board members22
Independent members22
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %42.7%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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