At A Race Against Blindness, transparency isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we practice every day.
We believe that anyone considering supporting our mission should be able to independently confirm our nonprofit status, see where our funding goes, and understand how we operate.
Here’s how you can verify our organization for yourself.
1. Check Our IRS-Verified 501(c)(3) Status
We are a registered, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You can look us up anytime on the official IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search:
🔗 IRS Database — A Race Against Blindness
EIN: 92-2174042
This listing confirms our active nonprofit status, which is required to receive tax-deductible donations.
2. View Our Profile on Candid (Guidestar)
We’re proud to hold the Platinum Seal of Transparency — the highest level awarded by Candid. This recognition reflects our commitment to openly sharing our mission, impact, leadership, and financial information.
🔗 A Race Against Blindness — Candid Profile
3. See Our Annual Reports
We publish detailed annual reports that outline:
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Total funds raised
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Allocation of funds to prizes, operations, and mission-related grants
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Research projects funded
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Major milestones from the year
You can read them here:
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2024 Annual Report — $3M in grants toward a planned gene therapy clinical trial
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2023 Annual Report — Launch year success, first sweepstakes, foundation building
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Annual Report Hub — All years in one place
4. Understand Our Charity Navigator Status
We’re listed on Charity Navigator and currently not rated only because we are a new nonprofit — they require three consecutive years of IRS Form 990s before issuing a score.
From our Charity Navigator profile:
“A Race Against Blindness cannot currently be evaluated… Before Charity Navigator can evaluate A Race Against Blindness, [we] will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.”
We have completed our first year of IRS filings and will become eligible for rating after we submit our 2024 and 2025 returns, due in November 2025 and 2026 respectively.
5. Contact Us Anytime
We welcome questions about our organization. You can reach us directly at:
📧 team@araceagainstblindness.org
📬 A Race Against Blindness, 3317 S. Higley Rd, Suite 114-110, Gilbert, AZ 85297
The Bottom Line
We want you to feel confident when supporting A Race Against Blindness.
That’s why we make it simple to verify our legitimacy through trusted third-party sources, review our financial reports, and reach us directly.
We know that trust is earned — and we’re committed to earning yours every day.
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