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Boston Center For Blind Children is a private corporation based in SPENCER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1942. It holds total assets of $5.2M. Annual income is reported at $159K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Boston Center For Blind Children has made 39 grants totaling $757K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $248K in 2022 to $510K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $43K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New Jersey and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Boston Center For Blind Children primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NJ, NY.
Boston Center For Blind Children has distributed a total of $757K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $43K.
Boston Center For Blind Children typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Boston Center For Blind Children is headquartered in SPENCER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline B Grady | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne V Mcbride | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William G Mcdevitt Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$261K
Total Assets
$4.9M
Fair Market Value
$4.9M
Net Worth
$4.9M
Grants Paid
$222K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$431K
Distribution Amount
$231K
Total: $4.8M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$757K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins School For The BlindCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Watertown, MA | $43K | 2023 |
| The Paul CenterCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Chelmsford, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Carrol Center For The BlindCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Newton, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| National Braille PressCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mass Audubon SocietyCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Lincoln, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Assn Of Blind CitizensCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Holbrook, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| Lowell Assn For The BlindCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Lowell, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Guiding Eyes For The BlindCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Yorktown Heights, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Seeing Eye IncCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Morristown, NJ | $15K | 2023 |
| Polus CenterCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Gardner, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| New England College Of OptometryCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Learning AllyCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Princeton, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| Community RowingCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Brighton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Our Space Our PlaceCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $13K | 2022 |
| Childrens Center For CommunicationCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Beverly, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown TroupeCASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | Needham, MA | $5K | 2022 |