Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston
- Assets
- $28.7m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 151
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 03/1956
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 74-1146781
Organization Overview
Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston is located in Houston, TX. 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 06/2021, Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston employed 151 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston 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, Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston generated $5.4m 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 (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
ASSIST BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN BECOMING INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENTERPRISE SERVICES PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR BLIND OR LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS TO WORK ON GOVERNMENT, BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL, AS WELL AS COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS. TEN BLIND AND LOW VISION EMPLOYEES WORKED ON VARIOUS JOBS INCLUDING PRODUCT KITTING AND ASSEMBLY, SOAP PACKING, PRODUCT SALES AND LOGISTICS.
SERVICE CONTRACTS FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR BLIND OR LOW VISION INDIVIDUALS. JOBS RELATED TO SERVICE CONTRACTS INCLUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT CLERK, MAIL SORTING, AND MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST. SIXTY BLIND/LOW VISION EMPLOYEES WERE EMPLOYED TO MANAGE AND WORK ON THESE CONTRACTS THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR.
REHABILITATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SERVED 1,750 UNDUPLICATED BLIND OR LOW VISION CLIENTS. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDED LOW VISION REHABILITATION CLINIC, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DEAF/BLIND ASSISTED LIVING, MULTI-CARE DAY CENTER ACTIVITIES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERS/CLIENT SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION AND EDUCATION, DIABETES EDUCATION, APARTMENT LIVING AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HELP CLIENTS IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND NEEDS TO ASSIST IN EACH CLIENT REACHING THEIR FULL EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chelean Zander Vice President | Officer | 40 | $140,192 |
Shelagh Moran Former President | 0 | $123,510 | |
Betty Ann Mcnair CFO To April 2021 | Officer | 40 | $101,747 |
Bryan Neely Interim President, Long-Range Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Rizzo Secretary, Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen Croft Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $198,713 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,685,098 |
| Government grants | $911,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $94,795 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,890,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,354,506 |
| Investment income | $422 |
| 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 | $167,969 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,413,103 |
| 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. | $364,377 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,394,099 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,158 |
| Other employee benefits | $623,064 |
| Payroll taxes | $261,485 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,917 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $582,776 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $144,818 |
| Information technology | $58,937 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $381,508 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,355 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $320,561 |
| Insurance | $34,227 |
| All other expenses | $3,410 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,545,047 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,603 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $455,385 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $90,321 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $564,529 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $162,025 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $39,905 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,476,248 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,890,765 |
| Total assets | $28,697,781 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $748,988 |
| 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 | $748,988 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,797,622 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $151,171 |
| 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 | $28,697,781 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston has recieved totaling $379,885.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Houston Houston, TX PURPOSE: General Support | $322,601 |
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TOWARDS SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $25,000 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Melba C Wynne Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,814 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: VIP PAYOUT FOR 02/04/21 | $750 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $22,298,130 |
| Earnings | $9,076,258 |
| Admin Expense | $10,950 |
| Grants | $1,814,877 |
| Ending Balance | $29,548,561 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $20,791,021 | $9,622,051 |
Beacon Lighthouse Inc Wichita Falls, TX | $3,271,118 | $8,876,178 |
East Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Inc Tyler, TX | $45,131,329 | $9,265,830 |
Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston Houston, TX | $28,697,781 | $5,413,103 |
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc Flower Mound, TX | $153,213,107 | $22,979,623 |
South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind Corpus Christi, TX | $31,893,208 | $5,279,988 |
Louisiana Assn For The Blind Inc Shreveport, LA | $31,579,658 | $6,008,985 |
Louisiana Center For The Blind Inc Ruston, LA | $4,006,211 | $2,266,620 |
Southern Eye-Bank Metairie, LA | $10,995,375 | $2,880,299 |
Houston Lighthouse Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $45,366,188 | $2,659,206 |
Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,086,777 | $885,979 |
Oklahoma Lions Sight Conservation Fdn Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $2,429,055 | $2,007,240 |