Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia C/O
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0196564 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $34,050.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's National Medical Foundation | Washington, DC | Ophthalmology services | $51,000 |
| Washington National Eye Center | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Independence Now | Silver Spring, MD | Services to blind/low vision DC area residents | $34,050 |
| Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro Washington | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $32,000 |
| Bread for the City Inc | Washington, DC | Vision clinic's geneal operations | $30,000 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs | Washington, DC | Advocacy for blind/low vision services | $22,000 |
| American Council of the Blind Inc | Arlington, VA | General operations in DC metropolitan area | $20,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Washington, DC | Programs for blind seniors | $10,000 |
| Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Omnium Circusense Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,050 | 10 |
| 2024 | $254,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $321,713 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601179349100645
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 53-0196564
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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