Human Services : Social Services
American Foundation for the Blind
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
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| Program Expenses | 64.8% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 11.9% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 23.2% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.47 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | -30.4% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -9.2% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.88 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 06/2010)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 06/2010)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $282,000 | 2.17% | Carl R. Augusto | President, CEO |
Mission
Co-founded by Helen Keller, AFB is a national nonprofit whose programs and services meet the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired. We advocate for laws and policies that support those with vision loss, develop and promote universally accessible technology, and provide leadership and training to organizations and professionals serving people with vision loss. In addition, we ensure that people with vision loss and their families have up-to-date information about career opportunities, mobility and much more.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| American Foundation for the Blind - NY | 42.76 |  |
| Lighthouse of Broward County - FL | 61.23 |  |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - FL | 64.43 | |
| Helen Keller Services for the Blind - NY | 61.92 | |
| National Federation of the Blind - MD | 56.92 |  |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| American Foundation for the Blind - NY | 42.76 | |
| National Federation of the Blind - MD | 56.92 | |
| American Printing House For The Blind - KY | 49.89 | |
| JBI International - NY | 50.74 | |
| Jewish Guild for the Blind - NY | 53.36 | |
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