AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC

EIN: 580914436 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total Revenue
$2,940,926
Total Expenses
$2,392,773
Total Assets
$7,577,651
Net Assets
$5,124,006
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY SCOTT THORNHILL
Phone
6123323242
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $548K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, SECURITY, EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $455,674

MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION SERVICES STRENGTHENED AFFILIATES THROUGH REGULAR PRESIDENTS' ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING WEEKLY SESSIONS THAT PROVIDE A FORUM FOR TIMELY TOPICS AND GUEST PRESENTERS. THE...

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MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION SERVICES STRENGTHENED AFFILIATES THROUGH REGULAR PRESIDENTS' ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING WEEKLY SESSIONS THAT PROVIDE A FORUM FOR TIMELY TOPICS AND GUEST PRESENTERS. THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (ACB) COMMUNITY PLATFORM HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 4,800 EVENTS, SUPPORTED BY 230 VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 19,000 HOURS OF SERVICE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDED A BROAD MIX OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS SUCH AS BRAILLE INSTRUCTION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SESSIONS, PEER SUPPORT, AND TOPIC-DRIVEN DISCUSSIONS. TRAINING MODULES WERE ALSO DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HOSTS AND VOLUNTEERS. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2020, THE PLATFORM HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 26,000 EVENTS TO THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $433,602 Revenue: $485,798

CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONTHE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND'S 64TH ANNUAL CONVENTION WAS A DYNAMIC HYBRID EVENT, COMBINING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EXPERIENCES WITH OVER 250 WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, BUSINESS...

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CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONTHE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND'S 64TH ANNUAL CONVENTION WAS A DYNAMIC HYBRID EVENT, COMBINING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EXPERIENCES WITH OVER 250 WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, BUSINESS MEETINGS, EXHIBITORS, AND TOURS. ELIGIBLE MEMBERS COULD ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS ON PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS, VOTE ON THEM, AND ELECT BOARD MEMBERS. THE CONVENTION ALSO FEATURED INFORMATIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS ON RELEVANT COMMUNITY ISSUES, AVAILABLE FOR LIVE ATTENDANCE OR THROUGH PODCAST RECORDINGS, ENSURING BROAD ACCESSIBILITY AND ENGAGEMENT FOR ALL ATTENDEES.

Program 3
Expenses: $351,267 Revenue: $63,485

ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS HELPED MOVE CONGRESS TO REINTRODUCE TWO BILLS THAT WERE PART OF ACB'S LEGISLATIVE IMPERATIVES: THE WEBSITES AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY ACT AND THE...

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ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS HELPED MOVE CONGRESS TO REINTRODUCE TWO BILLS THAT WERE PART OF ACB'S LEGISLATIVE IMPERATIVES: THE WEBSITES AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY ACT AND THE MEDICAL DEVICE NONVISUAL ACCESSIBILITY ACT. PUT ON THE 2025 HILL DAY, WHERE MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN DOZENS OF MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS TO DISCUSS LEGISLATION THAT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION. PARTICIPATED IN A COALITION CALL WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) TO CALL FOR THE RESCISSION OF THE EYEGLASSES EXCLUSION ACT. CELEBRATED THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) WITH THE CONSORTIUM OF CONSTITUENTS WITH DISABILITIES (CCD).

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,426,925
Program Service Revenue $659,708
Investment Income $374,722
Other Revenue $479,571
TOTAL REVENUE $2,940,926

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $79,450
Salaries & Benefits $1,179,461
Fundraising Expenses $231,478
Program Expenses $1,957,742
Other Expenses $1,076,958
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,392,773

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,940,926 $3,004,124 0.0%
Expenses $2,392,773 $3,206,402 -0.3%
Net Income $548,153 $-202,278 -3.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
20
Volunteers
302

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
10
$310,269
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEB COOK LEWIS PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TROTT 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH SEMIEN SR 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY CAMPBELL 2ND VP (END 7/2025) 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE FREDERICK SECRETARY 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE COLLEY SECRETARY (END 7/2025) 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GARRETT TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM CHARLSON PAST PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF THOM DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA BROWN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KONI SIMS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZELDA GEBHARD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BELL DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIEL LOPEZ KAFATI DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY PACHECO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL SCHROEDER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CECILY NIPPER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HEIDE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL CUMMINS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY SCOTT THORNHILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 39.00
Officer
$156,144 $6,098 $162,242
NANCY MARKS BECKER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$101,184 $32,927 $148,027
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,940,926 $2,392,773 $7,577,651 $548,153
2024 $3,004,124 $3,206,402 $6,331,309 $-202,278
2023 $2,304,364 $2,597,511 $5,222,625 $-293,147
2022 $2,592,235 $2,479,382 $5,070,593 $112,853
2021 $2,166,772 $1,930,124 $5,964,246 $236,648
2020 $1,844,532 $1,811,636 $5,833,746 $32,896
2019 $1,752,233 $1,681,144 $5,512,885 $71,089
2018 $1,860,767 $1,603,262 $5,394,032 $257,505
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