Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc

Organization Overview

Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc is located in Sarasota, FL. The organization was established in 1986. 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 09/2021, Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc 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 09/2021, Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY VISION LOSS SO THEY MAY ENJOY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS - THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN ADAPTIVE SKILLS FOR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PREPARING MEALS, SHOPPING, MANAGING MONEY, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY (INCLUDING USING A WHITE CANE), AND THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPS AND DEVICES.


VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR JOB READINESS AND JOB PLACEMENT TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND ADULTS TO ACCESS, MAINTAIN OR RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM WORK AT THEIR OWN PACE, RECEIVING TRAINING IN COMPUTER SKILLS, RESUME PREPARATION, MOCK INTERVIEWS, TIME MANAGEMENT, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, AND ACCESSING TRANSPORTATION TO HELP ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES JOB EXPLORATION, CAREER PATHS, WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE, JOB SHADOWING, INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERT PRESENTERS TO ENHANCE EMPLOYABILITY LEADING TO AN OPTIMAL PLACEMENT IN THE WORKFORCE.


YOUNG ADULT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR) TRANSITION PROGRAM - THE YOUNG ADULT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRANSITION PROGRAM PROVIDES VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS AGE 14-22 WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT GEARED TOWARD THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL OR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT. STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEIR TALENTS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS SO THEY MAY BEGIN PLANNING LIFE GOALS, PARTICIPATING IN INSTRUCTION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AFTER SCHOOL AS WELL AS DURING THE SUMMER, CULMINATING IN A HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE DURING THE SUMMER. IN ADDITION TO VOCATIONAL SKILLS, THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.


1. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM - THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AGE 5-13 TO SUPPLEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITIES TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY. INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED BOTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AFTER SCHOOL, AND DURING THE SUMMER INCLUDING IN A SUMMER CAMP SETTING. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020, WE DECLINED TO ACCEPT A CONTRACT FROM THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES AND STREAMLINED OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM TO CONCENTRATE OUR EFFORTS ON THE CHILDREN WHO WOULD BENEFIT MOST FROM PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM, THOSE FOR WHOM VISION LOSS IS THEIR PRIMARY CHALLENGE. EXPENSES - $40,683.2. PEEPERS STORE - PEEPERS IS OUR LOW VISION STORE WHICH OFFERS ONE TO ONE, CONSULTATIVE SELLING OF MAGNIFIERS AND OTHER VISION AIDS. SELECTIONS ARE BASED ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE MOST APPROPRIATE TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICULAR EYE CONDITION. PEEPERS OPENED A WEBSTORE IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 DESIGNED TO SELL OUR LESS-CONSULTATIVE PRODUCTS. EXPENSES - $28,280.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Howard
CEO
$95,166
Alex Elman Foley
Treasurer
$0
Robb Olsen
President
$0
Richard A Draper
Vice President
$0
Bethany Chapman
Director
$0
Chelsea Spalding
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$56,473
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,153,578
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$410,864
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,620,915
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $92,878
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $284,054
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$9,518
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $17,012
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,008,087

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mana-Sota Lighthouse For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Wilson - Wood Foundation Inc

Nokomis, FL

PURPOSE: INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,613,470
Earnings$727,025
Admin Expense$3,513
Net Contributions$300,000
Other Expense$154,376
Ending Balance$4,482,606

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