NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MISSOURI
EIN 23-7128352 · Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines (G41Z)
What they do
Program A:Operated Community Outreach Offices to Provide Information to The Public About Blindness and How to Help Blind People and to Locate Blind Persons In Need of Assistance. Provided Assistance to Blind People to Attend Seminars and Workshops Designed to Assist The Blind In Learning Methods and Techniques of Organizing Local Groups of Blind People for Self-help and In Learning About Library Services, Rehabilitation Services, New Technology, Aids, Devices, and Other Resources and Materials. Developed, Produced, or Distributed In Print, Braille, And/or Recorded Media Materials Relating to Blindness. Provided Information to Individuals, Employers, Governmental Agencies, and The General Public Through Written, Telephone, Personal, and Media Contacts. Developed and Strengthened State and Local Organizations of The Blind (self-help and Support Groups) and Provided Legal Assistance, Encouragement, Information, or Advocacy Assistance to Blind Persons. Worked to Improve Services of Governm
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They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (13)
BECKY BOYERSECRETARY
BOARD MEMBEREUGENE COULTER
CAROL COULTERTREASURER
DAN MINORBOARD MEMBER
DARRIN SHERMANBOARD MEMBER
DENNIS MILLERBOARD MEMBER
JANICE GRISHAMBOARD MEMBER
JEFF GIFFINBOARD MEMBER
JENNY CARMACKFIRST VICE PRESIDENT
RANDY CARMACKCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
SEYOON CHOISECOND VICE PRESIDENT
SHELIA WRIGHTPRESIDENT
TONY WATERHOUSE-LEALBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1971
- Location
- 7928 NW MILREY DR, KANSAS CITY, MO 64152-2143
- County
- Platte
- In care of
- % SHELIA WRIGHT
- Primary officer
- Shelia Wright, President
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines (G41Z)
- IRS tax category
- Voluntary Health Organizations
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes