Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston

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.

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:

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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)Compensation
Chelean Zander
Vice President
$140,192
Shelagh Moran
Former President
$123,510
Betty Ann Mcnair
CFO To April 2021
$101,747
Maureen Croft
Chair
$0
Lynn Rizzo
Secretary, Chair-Elect
$0
Bryan Neely
Interim President, Long-Range Chair
$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

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 OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$22,298,130
Earnings$9,076,258
Admin Expense$10,950
Grants$1,814,877
Ending Balance$29,548,561

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