Richardson, TX

Computers for the Blind

EIN 75-2241227

Health & Wellness Disability Services & Support People with disabilities

Mission

To open the world of information technology to persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing computer equipment, software, and training.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Computers for the Blind

Computers for the Blind (CFTB) is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Richardson, TX that refurbishes and configures computers with assistive software (screen readers and magnifiers) and provides training and support to people who are blind or have low vision. The organization ships systems nationwide and offers subsidized pricing and grant-supported discounts for low-income users, students, and veterans.

The EIN 75-2241227 was verified against public Form 990 filings and nonprofit databases. Recent activity includes program-focused outreach in 2023–2024 (including a 2024 high-school senior laptop giveaway) and reported growth in program operations between fiscal years 2023 and 2024, enabling expanded distribution and subsidized offerings.

Notable achievements

16,000+ computers shipped

As of 2023 the organization reported having shipped well over 16,000 refurbished, accessible computers to people who are blind or have low vision, establishing long-term national reach and impact.

2024 HS Senior Laptop Giveaway

Ran a Texas high-school senior laptop giveaway in 2024 that awarded 50 configured laptops to eligible students with visual impairments (contest period Feb–Apr 2024), demonstrating targeted outreach and direct distribution to young people.

Program expansion and financial scaling

Form 990 data and recent reporting indicate increased program activity and revenue between fiscal years 2023 and 2024, supporting larger distribution targets (the board cited a 2024 target to ship ~2,000 computers) and continued subsidized pricing for eligible recipients.

At a glance

Total assets: $781K
Annual revenue: $923K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2241227
Location: Richardson, TX
Website: computersfortheblind.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in American Foundation for the Blind’s AccessWorld (April 2023) as a notable provider of refurbished, accessibility-ready computers.

Profiled by local press (Community Impact, May 2024) for nationwide laptop shipments and scaled distribution goals.

Maintains third-party listings and reviews (including a Charity Navigator profile and a Better Business Bureau business profile), reflecting public financial reporting and accountability practices.

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