Lighthouse For The Blind
- Assets
- $115.5m
- Revenue
- $28.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 138
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 04/1938
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 43-0652639
Organization Overview
Lighthouse For The Blind is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Lighthouse For The Blind employed 138 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse For The Blind 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 12/2022, Lighthouse For The Blind generated $28.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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.
Since 2018, Lighthouse For The Blind has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $1,648,102. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE BY MAKING AVAILABLE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED: MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WAS PROVIDED FOR 66 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS WORKING APPROXIMATELY 95,000 HOURS. THIS EMPLOYMENT ALLOWS A SENSE OF SELF WORTH, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY FOR LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT ELSEWHERE.
BLIND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT: THE BCE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH AND ADULTS BY PROVIDINGS ACCESS TO ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE SOCIALIZATION, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 1,293 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Cusumano Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joe Dale Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Jenna Gorlewicz Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ben Haltenhof Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Tammy Krebel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kim Mueller Board Member | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $117,276 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $117,276 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,960,479 |
| Investment income | $1,568,334 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $17,716 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,276 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $28,838,834 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $369,118 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $421,132 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $718,523 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $637,825 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,939,477 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $287,218 |
| Other employee benefits | $570,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $360,829 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $34,428 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $198,639 |
| Advertising and promotion | $255,162 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $167,318 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $419,603 |
| Travel | $20,219 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,220 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,305,353 |
| Insurance | $231,514 |
| All other expenses | $1,473,548 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,353,858 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,348,429 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,453,963 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,292,209 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $192,626 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,540,657 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $89,269,130 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,451,544 |
| Total assets | $115,548,558 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,221,472 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,521,365 |
| 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 | $3,742,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $111,805,721 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $115,548,558 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lighthouse For The Blind has awarded $369,118 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MINDSEYE RADIO PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCES DAILY LIVING OF LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS | $79,758 |
MO COUNCIL OF THE BLIND PURPOSE: ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRANT | $25,000 |
DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPARIMENTS TO DEVELOP A NETWORK OF SUPPORT AS THEY LEARN TO COPE WITH THEIR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS, DEVELOP EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS, ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND STRIVE FOR A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR CHILD(REN)WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. | $137,000 |
ST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
LAUMIER SCULPTURE PARK PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR CULTURE CONNECT APP TO ASSIST VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENJOY ARTWORK. | $33,300 |
US SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDING FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO ATTEND SCIVIS(SPACE CAMP FOR INTERESTED VISUALLY IMPARIED STUDENTS). | $84,060 |