L C Industries Foundation is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. L C Industries Foundation 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 06/2021, L C Industries Foundation generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, L C Industries Foundation has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $18,106,200. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND WELL BEING OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND, AND TO OFFER SUCH PERSONS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND JOB RELATED SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, LC INDUSTRIES, INC., BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stephen Harris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Hudson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Janes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick Lindsey Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,750,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,750,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,130,356 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,804 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,494,768 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,908,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $225,449 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,057 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,456 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,338 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,561 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,441 |
Total functional expenses | $2,253,302 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,636,135 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $64,589,672 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $70,225,807 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $70,225,807 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $70,225,807 |
Over the last fiscal year, L C Industries Foundation has awarded $1,908,000 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Wichita, KS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE ENVISION WORKFORCE INNOVATION CENTER | $758,000 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: HUDSON VISUAL FUNCTION GIFT FUND | $400,000 |
Palmetto, FL PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ENDOWED CHAIR IN NEONATOLOGY | $250,000 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that L C Industries Foundation has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Industries For The Blind Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CMMC GRANT | $10,000 |
National Industries For The Blind Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CMMC GRANT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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American Foundation For The Blind Inc Arlington, VA | $25,098,067 | $14,945,621 |
Paws4people Inc Wilmington, NC | $15,578,958 | $1,702,258 |
Business Opportunities For The Blind Inc Henrico, VA | $4,301,602 | $3,162,870 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,636,216 | $2,874,308 |
L C Industries Foundation Durham, NC | $70,225,807 | $7,494,768 |
Blinded Veterans Association Alexandria, VA | $12,546,357 | $1,740,081 |
National Society To Prevent Blindness Raleigh, NC | $4,515,037 | $1,534,754 |
North Carolina Lions Incorporated Sherrills Ford, NC | $6,692,938 | $2,448,979 |
Canines For Service Inc Wilmington, NC | $1,312,732 | $749,548 |
Vision Institute Of South Carolina Inc Irmo, SC | $407,922 | $630,022 |
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs Loudon, TN | $5,908,676 | $1,151,192 |
Service Dogs Of Virginia Inc Charlottesville, VA | $1,281,683 | $1,019,025 |