Lighthouse Center For Vital Living is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Lighthouse Center For Vital Living employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse Center For Vital Living is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Lighthouse Center For Vital Living generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOSTERING VIBRANT LIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS AND OTHER CHALLENGES TO INDEPENDENCE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, THE LIGHTHOUSE OPERATES MANY DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN NORTHERN MN AND NORTHWESTERN WI. AS A RESULT OF OUR COMMITMENT, PEOPLE ARE MAXIMIZING THEIR SELF-RELIANCE AND ARE OPTIMOSTIC ABOUT POSSIBILITIES. OUR PROGRAMS - DEIVERED AT OUR CENTER, IN CLIENTS' HOMES AND IN WORKPLACES - PROVIDE TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS THAT EMPOWER THE WHOLE PERSON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES. SERVING 300+ PEOPLE PER YEAR. WE PROVIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, DEVICE LOANS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, AND CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SET UP. FOLLOW-UP RESULTS INDICATE MOST CLIENTS ARE USING TECHNOLOGY DAILY AND REPORT SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
PUBLIC EDUCATION, TALKING BOOK RADIO, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND OTHER INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, SERVING OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS AND OTHER DISABILITIES. PROVIDING 1:1 SERVICE TO 200+ PEOPLE PER YEAR, PROMOTING AGING IN PLACE, SAFETY, CONNECTION, QUALITY OF LIFE. DOCUMENTED RESULTS FOR LOW VISION CLIENTS SHOW 15 PERCENTAGE POINT INCREASE ON A VALIDATED TOOL MEASURING FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE. FOR CLIENTS ACROSS DISABILITY AREAS, 90%+ REPORT OUR SERVICES HELP THEM SAY IN THEIR HOMES.
ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS (ATB) REHABILITATION SERVICES: INCLUDES OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR TEENS, ATB TRAINING SERVICES FOR ADULTS AT OUR CENTER OR IN THEIR HOMES. TRAINING IS HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED TO EACH PERSON'S NEEDS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND WORK. WE SERVE 25-40 TEENS PER YEAR AND 20-60 ADULTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Junnila Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $82,136 |
Todd Brittain Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maryjane Burdge Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Denney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Luke Gamble President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barb Larson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $713,075 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $388,570 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,645 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $503,597 |
Investment income | $90,681 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,695,923 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,136 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,119 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $845,568 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $101,580 |
Payroll taxes | $67,285 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,717 |
Office expenses | $31,309 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,949 |
Travel | $31,555 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,750 |
Insurance | $45,543 |
All other expenses | $158,697 |
Total functional expenses | $1,747,877 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,875 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,185 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $164,239 |
Accounts receivable, net | $76,809 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,089 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,159 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,821,741 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,881,430 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,031,527 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $216,384 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $216,384 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,780,358 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,785 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,031,527 |