BOSTON CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN INC
https://www.bostoncenterforblindchildren.orgTotal Given 2017–2025
$1.9M
106 grants · $209K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
78%
deep partner · 21/27 multi-year
repeat
$4.5M
Assets · 2022
27
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Phone
5089043505
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $219K | $4.5M | $78K | 14 |
| 2018 | $224K | $4.6M | $75K | 13 |
| 2019 | $229K | $4.7M | $120K | 11 |
| 2020 | $30K | $4.6M | $82K | 1 |
| 2021 | $227K | $5.2M | $74K | 13 |
| 2022 | $248K | $4.5M | $98K | 13 |
| 2023 | $255K | $4.6M | $98K | 13 |
| 2024 | $222K | $4.9M | $139K | 14 |
| 2025 | $231K | $5.2M | $159K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 106 grants on record
Minimum
$109
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| William G McDevitt III | PRESIDENT | — |
| Marilyn Novich | DIRECTOR | — |
| Marianne Riggio | DIRECTOR | — |
| Todd Grady | DIRECTOR | — |
| Caroline B Grady | SECRETARY | — |
| Anne V McBride | TREASURER | — |
| John T Bennett Jr | DIRECTOR | — |
| Suzin Bartley | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (106 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $50,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2019 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $43,300 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $40,500 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| THE PAUL CENTER | CHELMSFORD, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| THE PAUL CENTER | CHELMSFORD, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| THE PAUL CENTER | CHELMSFORD, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| THE PAUL CENTER FOR LEARNING & RECREATION | CHELMSFORD, MA | $40,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| THE PAUL CENTER FOR LEARNING & RECREATION | CHELMSFORD, MA | $39,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $39,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $36,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| THE PAUL CENTER | CHELMSFORD, MA | $35,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| THE PAUL CENTER FOR LEARNING & RECREATION | CHELMSFORD, MA | $35,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2019 |
| CARROL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $30,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | $30,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| CARROL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $29,500 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| CARROL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $27,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| NATIONAL BRAILLE PRESS | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| CARROL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $25,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| CARROL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $25,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| NATIONAL BRAILLE PRESS | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| NATIONAL BRAILLE PRESS | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| CARROL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $25,000 | CASH GRANT FOR OPERATIONS | 2019 |