Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind Inc
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $281.9k
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Founding
- 12/1956
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 59-0637876
Organization Overview
Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind Inc, operating under the name Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision, is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 1956. 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 12/2021, Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision 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 12/2021, Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADJUSTMENT TRAINING: PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. 1623 OLDER ADULTS RECEIVED INDEPENDENT LIVING TRAINING THAT ENABLED THEM TO REMAIN SAFE AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME. ADDITIONALLY, OVER 4,469 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED INFORMATION OR REFERRAL, ATTENDED OR PARTICIPATED IN AN EVENT, TOUR OR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT, OR VISITED OUR ON-SITE STORE. MEET JOE! HE IS AN 84 YEAR OLD RETIRED NUCLEAR SCIENTIST WHO HAS LIVED AN AMAZING LIFE. FOR MANY YEARS, HE WORKED IN MANAGEMENT FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS AND WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION. HE HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD AND SPEAKS ENGLISH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE. WHEN HE RETIRED FROM THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT INDUSTRY, HE BECAME EMPLOYED AS AN UNCOVER AGENT FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD. FOR MANY YEARS, HE ENJOYED HIS JOB, UNTIL GLAUCOMA ROBBED HIM OF HIS ABILITY TO DRIVE. HE RETIRED FROM DISNEY 10 YEARS AGO. HE HAS WORKED AS A LANDSCAPER FOR A GOLF COURSE, A BAKER, AND HAS OWNED HIS OWN RESTAURANT. JOE HAS NOT LET HIS VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SLOW HIM DOWN. HE SOUGHT HELP FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TO IMPROVE HIS ABILITY TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND AND INCREASE HIS INDEPENDENCE. AT THE LIGHTHOUSE, HE LEARNED TO USE THE WHITE CANE AND TRAVEL SAFELY IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY. HE WALKS 2.5 MILES EACH DAY WITH HIS CANE. HE INDEPENDENTLY TRAVELS ALL AROUND HIS COMMUNITY. HE STATES HIS CLASSES AT THE LIGHTHOUSE HAVE GIVEN HIM MORE INDEPENDENCE AND GREATER CONFIDENCE. JOE HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS IN HIS CLASS AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP WHO FEEL AS THOUGH THEIR DISABILITY IS LIMITING.
SERVICE CONTRACTS: PROVIDED REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING TO BECOME EMPLOYED.
VOCATIONAL SERVICES: PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EVALUATIONS, JOB PLACEMENTS, AND COMPUTER TRAINING TO BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SEEKING TO BECOME EMPLOYED IN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. 138 ADULTS RECEIVED TRAINING TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE OR EMPLOYMENT. 31 ADULTS WITH ADDITIONAL DISABILTIES RECEIVED HELP SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ON THE JOB.732 INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE STATE OF OF FLORIDA RECEIVED TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE FOR COLLEGE AND EMPLOYMENT. 167 VISUALLY IMPAIRED VETERANS RECEIVED TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE IN THEIR HOME TO USE THE COMPUTER OR IPAD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sheryl Brown CEO & President | Officer | 40 | $116,750 |
Kristen Herrick-Feazell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Stromberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Hammer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Dahl President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deon Bradley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $79,140 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $6,435 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,676,386 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $273,885 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,035,846 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $65,597 |
| Investment income | $89,571 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $93,479 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$28,450 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,229 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $34,511 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,320,229 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $116,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,857 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,778,157 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,913 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,958 |
| Payroll taxes | $170,927 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,946 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,720 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $291,603 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,427 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102,811 |
| Insurance | $76,631 |
| All other expenses | $48,852 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,070,393 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $411,539 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $58,496 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $46,376 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,980,414 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,417,553 |
| Investments—other securities | $281,887 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,196,265 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $263,714 |
| 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 | $263,714 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,932,551 |
| 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 | $7,196,265 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $130,614.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Central Florida Inc Highland City, FL PURPOSE: Donor Designated for General Support, Donor Designated for Program Costs, Donor Designated for Disaster/ Emergency Relief, Program Operating Cost | $85,884 |
Florida Association Of Agencies Serving The Blind Inc Monticello, FL PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM | $26,552 |
Florida Medical Clinic Foundation Of Caring Inc Zephyrhills, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,429 |
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Mary & Bob Sierra Family Foundation Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS OF ORGANIZATION. | $1,000 |
L V Thompson Family Foundation Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of Wlrn Inc Miami, FL | $36,063,616 | $13,544,758 |
Georgia Cooperative Services For The Blind Inc Snellville, GA | $28,494,094 | $9,142,044 |
Georgia Eye Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | $18,619,601 | $6,754,621 |
Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Tampa, FL | $7,196,265 | $3,320,229 |
Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8,183,594 | $3,362,411 |
Southern Council Of Optometrists Atlanta, GA | $3,597,843 | $3,344,047 |
Downtown Visions Inc Jacksonville, FL | $2,015,656 | $3,070,632 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Inc Daytona Beach, FL | $2,727,294 | $3,581,895 |
International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | $29,800,407 | $2,481,760 |
Florida Lions Conklin Centers For The Blind Inc Daytona Beach, FL | $2,435,068 | $1,186,911 |
Center For The Visually Impaired Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,998,793 | $1,342,725 |
Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Sarasota, FL | $5,251,623 | $2,008,087 |