NEBA solicits grants from government and private foundations and corporations, as well as contributions from individual donors. Currently all work is done by volunteers, including many blind artists. Proceeds from sales of artwork go directly to the artists. All donations are tax deductible.

During the past decade, the following foundations, corporations, and government agencies have provided grants and contributions:

Allergan, Inc.
Annenberg Foundation
Arco Chemical Company
The Barra Foundation, Inc.
Bell Atlantic Foundation
Claneil Foundation
Louis N. Cassett Foundation
Connelly Foundation
CoreStates
Embassy Suites Hotel
Five County Arts Fund of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
General Asphalt Paving Company
Harriet G. Fredericks Foundation
Hunt Manufacturing Company
Independence Foundation
Kleinert's, Inc.
Samuel P. Mandell Foundation
PECO Energy Company
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Philadelphia Foundation
Philadelphia Lighthouse for the Blind
Sun Company, Inc.
Walmar Foundation