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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $127K in grants paid in 2024 to a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND, AN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY.
Total Funding Given
$127K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$48.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5M
A
Amanda Beaudoin
Board Member
K
Kenneth Reed
Board Member
D
David Degraff
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION?
No. WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION give?
WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $48 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $127 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION?
WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.