National Association of Blind Merchants
National Association of Blind Merchants
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About this organization
Mission
To serve as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind.
About
The goal of the expenditures is to provide a means of collective action for blind business people to promote the vocational, economic, business, cultural, and social advancement of the blind; and to maximize opportunities under the Randolph-Sheppard Act to strengthen and enhance business enterprise programs; and to take such other action that improves the overall condition and standard of living of the blind. In 2015, the organization launched an educational program consistent with its mission in partnership with Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired which has strengthened business enterprise programs authorized under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To serve as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To serve as an advocacy group for the advancement of vocational opportunities for the blind and a support group for blind merchants/entrepreneurs to improve business opportunities and quality of life for the blind.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as IN.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 7450 CHAPMAN HIGHWAY SUITE 319, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $6,663.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not established through a review and approval by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.