Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia
Preselected recipients only
Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $245,050 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $51,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$245,050
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $254,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $321,713 | 14 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $254,500 | 11 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $245,050 | 10 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $190,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $34,050 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's National Medical Foundation | Ophthalmology services | $51,000 |
| Washington National Eye Center | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Independence Now | Services to blind/low vision dc area residents | $34,050 |
| Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro Washington | Operating expenses | $32,000 |
| Bread for the City Inc | Vision clinic's geneal operations | $30,000 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | Advocacy for blind/low vision services | $22,000 |
| American Council of the Blind Inc | General operations in dc metropolitan area | $20,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Programs for blind seniors | $10,000 |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Omnium Circusense Inc | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harris Rosensweig
- Anthony Stephens
- Mary Morgan
- James Dickson
- Dr Wendy Gasch
- Betsy Paull
- Kimberley Alfonso
- Patrick Leahy
- Dr Marie Celeste
- Dr Mohamad Jaafar
- Stanley Berman
- Dr Katrina Chin Loy
- Amir Rahimi
- Shawn Callaway
- Betsy Feinberg
Questions people ask
Does Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia give?
$245,050 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia?
Its 2025 filing lists Harris Rosensweig (President), Anthony Stephens (Treasurer), Mary Morgan (Vice President) and James Dickson (Past President) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and health.