Aid Association For The Blind Of | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 53-0196564
Foundation Overview
Based in Washington, DC, Aid Association For The Blind Of has awarded 161 grants totaling $4,815,781 to organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,400 to $97,000, with a median award of $26,200.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 22 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
65% of grants are awarded in District of Columbia, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 52% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Aid Association For The Blind Of's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $27,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2024 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2024 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $42,700 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2024 |
| Dc Center For Independent Living Inc | $32,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2024 |
| Independence Now | $26,200 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2024 |
| Iona Senior Services | $13,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2024 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $5,400 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Omnium Circusense Inc | $7,300 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $26,700 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| So Others Might Eat | $10,700 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2024 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $47,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $27,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2024 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2024 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $42,700 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2024 |
| Dc Center For Independent Living Inc | $32,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2024 |
| Independence Now | $26,200 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2024 |
| Iona Senior Services | $13,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2024 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $5,400 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Omnium Circusense Inc | $7,300 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $26,700 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| So Others Might Eat | $10,700 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2024 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $47,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $20,910 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2023 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $31,365 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2023 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $20,910 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $55,760 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2023 |
| Independence Now | $13,940 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2023 |
| Iona Senior Services | $10,455 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2023 |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home | $10,455 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $6,970 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $11,200 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2023 |
| Omnium Universe Foundation | $6,970 | Lilburn, GA, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $34,850 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| So Others Might Eat | $20,213 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2023 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $21,955 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2023 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $55,760 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $20,910 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2023 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $31,365 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2023 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $20,910 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2023 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $55,760 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2023 |
| Independence Now | $13,940 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2023 |
| Iona Senior Services | $10,455 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2023 |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home | $10,455 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $6,970 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $11,200 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2023 |
| Omnium Universe Foundation | $6,970 | Lilburn, GA, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $34,850 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| So Others Might Eat | $20,213 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2023 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $21,955 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2023 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $55,760 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2021 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $45,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2021 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2021 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $70,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2021 |
| Independence Now | $20,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2021 |
| Iona Senior Services | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2021 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $7,140 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2021 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Projects Serving Blind/low Vision Metro Dc Residents | 2021 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| So Others Might Eat | $29,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2021 |
| The Abraham & Laura Lisner Home | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services For Blind Residents | 2021 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $31,500 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2021 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $90,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2021 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $45,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2021 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2021 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $70,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2021 |
| Independence Now | $20,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2021 |
| Iona Senior Services | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2021 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $7,140 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2021 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Projects Serving Blind/low Vision Metro Dc Residents | 2021 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| So Others Might Eat | $29,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2021 |
| The Abraham & Laura Lisner Home | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services For Blind Residents | 2021 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $31,500 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2021 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $90,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $27,500 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2020 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $36,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2020 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2020 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $80,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2020 |
| Independence Now | $35,890 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2020 |
| Iona Senior Services | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2020 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $7,550 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2020 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $36,000 | Washington, DC, US | Projects Serving Blind/low Vision Metro Dc Residents | 2020 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $97,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| So Others Might Eat | $33,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2020 |
| The Abraham & Laura Lisner Home | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services For Blind Residents | 2020 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $31,500 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2020 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| George Washington University | $30,440 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Omnium Universe Foundation | $10,000 | Lilburn, GA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2019 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2019 |
| Bender Jewish Community Center | $7,500 | Rockville, MD, US | General Mission | 2019 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2019 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $90,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2019 |
| Dc Center For Independent Living Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2019 |
| Independence Now | $30,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2019 |
| Iona Senior Services | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2019 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2019 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $7,550 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2019 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Projects Serving Blind/low Vision Metro Dc Residents | 2019 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2019 |
| So Others Might Eat | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2019 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2019 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $80,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2019 |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2019 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $22,500 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2018 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2018 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $90,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2018 |
| Dc Center For Independent Living Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2018 |
| Independence Now | $20,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2018 |
| Iona Senior Services | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2018 |
| Bender Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Internal Light Program For Elderly Blind | 2018 |
| Low Vision Center Of Montgomery County Maryland | $20,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $7,290 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2018 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | Projects Serving Blind/low Vision Metro Dc Residents | 2018 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| So Others Might Eat | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2018 |
| The Abraham & Laura Lisner Home | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services For Blind Residents | 2018 |
| University Ophthalmic Consultants | $10,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2018 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $80,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| Friends Of Compass | $10,000 | Sanford, FL, US | General Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $22,500 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Interns Working In Dc | 2017 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $35,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2017 |
| Bread For The City Inc | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vision Clinic's Geneal Operations | 2017 |
| Children's National Medical Foundation | $91,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Services | 2017 |
| Dc Center For Independent Living Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2017 |
| Independence Now | $20,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2017 |
| Iona Senior Services | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Center | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Internal Light Program For Elderly Blind | 2017 |
| Low Vision Center Of Montgomery County Maryland | $15,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | $6,055 | Rockville, MD, US | Blind/low Vision Students' Activities Program | 2017 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $18,000 | Washington, DC, US | Projects Serving Blind/low Vision Metro Dc Residents | 2017 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| So Others Might Eat | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2017 |
| The Abraham & Laura Lisner Home | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services For Blind Residents | 2017 |
| University Ophthalmic Consultants | $10,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2017 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $81,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| American Association For People With Disablities | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Costs To Pay For Blind Intern Working In Dc | 2016 |
| American Council Of The Blind Inc | $35,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operations In Dc Metropolitan Area | 2016 |
| Bender Jewish Communinity Center | $10,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Mission | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | $90,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ophthalmology Department For Direct Services | 2016 |
| Dc Center For Independent Living Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2016 |
| Independence Now | $20,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Services To Blind/low Vision Dc Area Residents | 2016 |
| Iona Senior Services | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Programs For Blind Seniors | 2016 |
| Low Vision Center Of Montgomery County Maryland | $22,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Metro Washington Ear Inc | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| National Council On Independent Living | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Prevention Of Blindness Society Of Metro Washington | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Sherwood High School | $9,800 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| So Others Might Eat | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Ophthalmology Services | 2016 |
| The Abraham & Laura Lisner Home | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Services For Blind Residents | 2016 |
| University Ophthalmic Consultants | $10,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy For Blind/low Vision Services | 2016 |
| Washington National Eye Center | $80,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
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| EIN | 53-0196564 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11014 WEST AVE Kensington, MD 20895-1931 |
Key People (16)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Aid Association For The Blind Of's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Harris Rosensweig |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Anthony Stephens |
| Secretary | Mary Morgan |
| President | James Dickson |
| Past President | Dr Wendy Gasch |
Forms 990-PF
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