San Antonio Lighthouse For The Blind, operating under the name Vibrant Works, is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 1946. 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. As of 03/2024, Vibrant Works employed 557 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vibrant Works 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 03/2024, Vibrant Works generated $33.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.0m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SAN ANTONIO LIGHTHOUSE (VIBRANT WORKS) PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE INDUSTRIAL DIVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY OR TOTALLY BLIND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE VIBRANT WORKS' INDUSTRIAL DIVISION PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT FOR BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED PERSONS IN THE MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLING OF PRODUCTS. VIBRANT WORKS' IS THE THIRD LARGEST MANUFACTURING OPERATION IN SAN ANTONIO AND THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF MILITARY APPAREL IN THE CITY. IN ADDITION TO THE TEXTILE PRODUCTION, VIBRANT WORKS' MANUFACTURES OFFICE SUPPLIES, OIL ANALYSIS KITS AND FLOORBOARDS AND BLANKETS FOR BOEING. AS OF YEAR-END, VIBRANT WORKS' EMPLOYS OVER 425 EMPLOYEES AND HAS WON NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
VIBRANT WORKS' COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES EVALUATION AND TRAINING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JOB SKILLS, INCLUDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE THE BLIND & VISION IMPAIRED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. VIBRANT WORKS' HAS RECENTLY ADDED A LOW VISION CLINIC AND A BLIND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE REHAB DEPARTMENT SERVED OVER 2,451 CLIENTS THIS PAST YEAR.
VIBRANT WORKS' BASE SERVICE STORES PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED PERSONS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A MARKET FOR VIBRANT WORKS' PRODUCTS. VIBRANT WORKS' HAS A TOTAL OF 13 STORES COVERING MILITARY INSTALLATIONS THROUGHOUT TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND NEW MEXICO. THE BASE SERVICE STORES ARE ALSO SERVICED BY AN E-COMMERCE WEBSITE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alan Adelman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sabrina Calloway Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Crumrine Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Jim Elledge Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Eversole Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Freeman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Samtech Llc Apparel Design | 3/30/24 | $2,286,395 |
Avon Protection Ceradyne Llc Apparel | 3/30/24 | $1,109,798 |
Beth Partners Llc Inventory | 3/30/24 | $518,465 |
Valley Apparel Llc Apparel | 3/30/24 | $476,048 |
Blend Supply Ltd Inventory | 3/30/24 | $466,853 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,419,837 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $949,258 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,369,095 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $466,579 |
Investment income | $969,861 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $21,026 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $151,708 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $28,635,481 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $33,618,425 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $931,042 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,603 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,721,147 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $662,346 |
Other employee benefits | $751,889 |
Payroll taxes | $823,524 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,862 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $107,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $174,950 |
Fees for services: Other | $530,065 |
Advertising and promotion | $490,862 |
Office expenses | $258,574 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,498,481 |
Travel | $558,623 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $984,504 |
Insurance | $251,717 |
All other expenses | $432,082 |
Total functional expenses | $32,001,293 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,186,040 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,287,547 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,902,059 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $476,475 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,283,673 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $37,982,320 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,329,599 |
Total assets | $70,447,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,491,323 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,334,125 |
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 | $1,311,533 |
Total liabilities | $11,136,981 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,893,886 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $416,846 |
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 | $70,447,713 |