Jbi International

About Us

• Mission: Jbi international was established in 1931 as the jewish braille institute specifically to provide hebrew and yiddish language materials for the blind. today, the jbi library offers its readers a collection ranging from mystery novels to cookbooks to timely topics such as the production of biological weapons. it also includes a broad spectrum of biography, history, holocaust studies, short stories, psychology and self-help, memoirs, humor and more. the jbi library contains the largest collection of jewish interest books (very broadly defined) for the blind and visually impaired in the world and is the only resource of its kind. jbi's unique programs enrich the lives of 35,000 individuals in the united states, israel and around the world.

Organization Size

• Size: Medium ($2,000,000 - $25,000,000)

Contact Information

• Address: 110 East 30Th Street, New York, NY 10016

• Phone: (800) 433-1531

Our Staff

• Livia Thompson, President
• Mickey Aboff, Chief Financial Officer
• Beth Rudich, Director Of Development
• Dr Ellen Isler, President & Ceo (deceased)
• Andrea Brown, Trustee

Our Scores

• Stars: 4 Stars: Exceed or meets best practices and industry standards across almost all areas. Likely to be a highly-effective charity.

• Score: 90+ Score: Exceed or meets best practices and industry standards across almost all areas. Likely to be a highly-effective charity.