Your gift helps a blind Missourian purchase the screen reader, Braille display, or magnification software they need to work, study, and live independently.
Every donation to the Missouri Council of the Blind funds programs that make a real and lasting difference in the lives of blind and visually impaired Missourians.
Your gift supports adaptive technology grants, educational scholarships, summer camp, white cane access, emergency assistance, and the statewide advocacy that protects the rights of blind Missourians every day.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit — All donations tax-deductible
Serving blind Missourians since 1956
ACB National Accessibility Award Winner, 2012
Total assets: $4.18 million (2025)
MCB's Financial Strength — Your Donations Work
As of mid-2025, MCB's total assets stand at $4.18 million, including an investment portfolio focused on long-term stability. MCB has received support from the Bowman Family Trust and a $25,000 grant for summer camp programming.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. MCB's EIN will be posted here upon confirmation.
Current Advocacy Need — Missouri Transit Funding
In 2025, Missouri cut state transit funding by 42%, threatening the transportation independence that blind Missourians depend on for work, medical care, and daily life. Your contribution helps fund MCB's advocacy in Jefferson City and beyond.
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Unrestricted gifts allow MCB to direct funds where they are needed most.
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Your Donation Puts Independence Within Reach
Your donation helps a legally blind Missouri student cover the extra costs of pursuing a college degree — transportation, accessible materials, and campus support.
Your gift sends a blind Missourian — child or adult — to a week of accessible outdoor activities, community, and joy at Cobblestone Lodge.
Your support ensures that every blind Missouri resident who needs a white cane can get one, free of charge — a tool of safety and independence.
Your donation provides a safety net for blind Missourians facing an unexpected crisis — when they need help most and have nowhere else to turn.
Your gift funds MCB's work in Jefferson City and beyond, ensuring blind Missourians have a strong voice in the legislative process and in state policy.
Other Ways to Support MCB
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor with a recurring monthly gift. Even a small monthly contribution adds up to meaningful support — and helps MCB plan programs with confidence.
Give MonthlyCorporate Partnerships
Is your organization looking for a meaningful community partnership? MCB welcomes corporate donors, sponsors, and partners who share our commitment to disability inclusion and access.
Discuss PartnershipVolunteer
Not in a position to give financially right now? Volunteering your time and skills is a powerful way to support MCB's mission and blind Missourians directly.
Volunteer with MCBLegacy Giving
Leave a lasting legacy for blind Missourians by including MCB in your estate plan. A planned gift through a bequest, trust, or other arrangement can be one of the most impactful gifts you ever make.
Legacy GivingGive in Honor or Memory — The Angel Wall Program
Would you like to honor a loved one — or memorialize someone special — through your gift to MCB?
MCB's Angel Wall program allows donors to give in honor or memory of a person whose life has been touched by vision loss or by MCB's work. It is a meaningful way to celebrate a life and support the blind community at the same time.
Learn About the Angel Wall Program
Your Gift in Good Hands
MCB's Transparency & Trust
Missouri Council of the Blind501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization
EIN: 43-6049741
5453 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 832-7172
MCB has served blind Missourians since 1956 and is a proud affiliate of the
American Council of the Blind. Your donation supports an organization with a 70-year track record of
transparency, advocacy, and service.
All donations are received with deep gratitude.
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Years serving blind Missourians
70+ Years serving blind MissouriansLocal affiliate chapters statewide
7 Local affiliate chapters statewideTotal organization assets (2025)
$4.18M Total organization assets (2025)Core assistance programs
8 Core assistance programsSupport Inclusive Technology & Blind Advocacy in Missouri
Join the donors, foundations, and corporate partners who make MCB's work possible. Every gift — large or small — advances independence for blind Missourians.