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Together Achieving Dreams Foundation Inc
New York, NY · EIN 883792924 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P11 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · tadfoundation.org
revenue
$711K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$636K
employees
0
program ratio
38%
mission · from form 990

Increasing the employment rate for the blind and low vision communities across corporate America by bridging the gap between potential and possibility.

profile · synthesized from sources

Together Achieving Dreams (TAD) Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on increasing employment opportunities for blind and low-vision individuals in corporate America. It achieves this by running a national fellowship program for undergraduate students, offering training in technical and leadership skills, mentorship, and career support. The organization also partners with corporations to promote inclusive workplaces and expand access to talent.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

TAD Foundation Fellowship
Year-long national program for blind and low-vision undergraduate students featuring quarterly in-person modules, online programming, mentorship from blind and sighted professionals, and training in technical skills, leadership, and job readiness.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
    • Increases employment opportunities for blind and low-vision individuals
      Works to improve employment rates for blind and low-vision individuals in corporate America by connecting talent with opportunities and partnering with companies to support inclusive hiring and programming.
    • Offers career preparation and job placement support
      Provides resume development, interview preparation, job application support, and internship placement for blind and low-vision participants to increase employment opportunities in corporate America.
    • Operates Sidewalks, a lifelong career readiness program
      Runs "Sidewalks," a lifelong program that provides real-world experiences, mentorship, and guided support to build confidence, independence, and career readiness for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funds economic empowerment programs for women and girls
      Co-founded and provides governance for the Women's Foundation of Boston, which funds initiatives promoting the economic empowerment of women and girls.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funds programs for blind and low-vision individuals through partnerships
      Supports the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired through funding or programmatic collaboration to advance opportunities for blind and low-vision individuals.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts family workshops and support programming
      Conducts virtual workshops for families of children who are blind or have low vision, offering training on independence, IEP navigation, summer opportunity planning, and promoting participation in sports and recreation.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operates a national fellowship program for blind and low-vision students
      Runs a nationwide fellowship program for blind and low-vision undergraduate students focused on technical skills, leadership development, and career readiness, including training in financial modeling, PowerPoint, storyboarding, and collaboration tools. The program includes four in-person weekend modules annually and virtual academic-year events.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Organizes career journey sessions for youth and families
      Hosts events where blind professionals share their career paths to inspire and guide youth and families, supporting career awareness and aspirations among blind and low-vision individuals.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Participates in Lyft Round Up & Donate to fund programs for blind students
      Participates in the Lyft Round Up & Donate program, enabling riders to make fare-based donations that support programs for blind students pursuing their dreams.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provides mentorship and professional development for fellowship participants
      Facilitates mentorship pairings between fellowship participants and blind or sighted professionals from the business sector, and connects students with industry leaders for career guidance and professional growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$711K
Contributions & grants$710K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5950%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising43%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$636K
Cash$634K
Investments$2K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$636K
Liquid reserves60.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +277.4%
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Albion Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Allen & Overy Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Clinton Global Initiative Network — Recognized as a 2023 Change Maker by the Clinton Global Initiative, indicating membership or participation in its network.
  • Deloitte Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund Partner — Kathryn Webster serves on the board of the Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund, indicating organizational affiliation and collaboration.
  • KKR Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Kathryn Webster Partner — Founder and President leading the organization's mission.
  • LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Partner — Supports the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired through funding or programmatic collaboration.
  • Lighthouse Guild Partner — Kathryn Webster serves on the board of Lighthouse Guild, indicating organizational affiliation and collaboration.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Collaborates with LinkedIn to provide students access to industry leaders and professional development resources.
  • Lyft Partner — Collaborates with Lyft through the Round Up & Donate program to raise funds for blind students.
  • Lyft Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Lyft Partner — Partnership to participate in Lyft's Round Up & Donate program, enabling rider donations to TAD Foundation.
  • McKinsey & Company Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • National Association of Blind Students Partner — Leadership collaboration with the National Association of Blind Students, where Syed Rizvi served as Vice President.
  • National Federation of the Blind Partner — Collaborated with the National Federation of the Blind to create Project RISE, a mentorship program for blind and low-vision youth.
  • SEO Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Team See Possibilities Partner — Kathryn Webster serves on the board of Team See Possibilities, indicating organizational affiliation and collaboration.
  • Vinson & Elkins Partner — Corporate partner collaborating with TAD Foundation on inclusion initiatives
  • Women's Foundation of Boston Partner — Cofounded and serves as board director, supporting funding initiatives for women and girls' economic empowerment.
  • industry-leading corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to create recruitment pipelines and support workforce inclusion for blind and low vision talent.
  • info@tadfoundation.org Partner — Contact email for program inquiries
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Bridging Potential and Possibility
    methodology: bridging_potential_and_possibility
    By connecting the untapped potential of blind and low-vision individuals with concrete opportunities in the corporate sector, employment outcomes improve because systemic barriers are replaced with pathways to inclusion and professional growth.
  • Holistic Career Development
    methodology: holistic_career_development
    By combining technical training, leadership development, mentorship, and original curricula across in-person and virtual formats, blind and low-vision students achieve parity in private-sector readiness because skill-building is comprehensive and contextually adaptive.
  • Integrated Workforce Development
    methodology: integrated_workforce_development
    By aligning aspiring blind and low-vision professionals, their families, and corporate partners through mentorship and tailored programming, equitable job market access is achieved because all stakeholders co-develop solutions that address real-world hiring and retention challenges.
  • Peer Support Network
    methodology: peer_support_network
    By fostering peer-to-peer mentorship and mutual encouragement among families raising children who are blind or have low vision, engagement and resilience improve because shared lived experience reduces isolation and builds collective efficacy.
  • Workplace Inclusion Partnership
    methodology: workplace_inclusion_partnership
    By partnering directly with employers to shape inclusive workplace practices, access to qualified blind and low-vision candidates expands because organizational culture and hiring systems are co-designed for equity and sustainability.