South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind is located in Corpus Christi, TX. The organization was established in 1964. 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, South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind employed 222 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind 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 12/2020, South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind generated $5.3m 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 (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO SIGHT-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPLOYMENT PROVIDED TO SIGHT-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND RETAIL OUTLETS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicky Ooi Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 38 | $281,637 |
David Wells VP Of Sales | Officer | 38 | $164,912 |
Denise Perez VP Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $126,853 |
Mary Afuso Imm. Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Sisk Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tuan Phung Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,451,211 |
Investment income | $152,741 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$14,750 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$77,314 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,617,362 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,279,988 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $562,663 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,483,583 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $363,722 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $149,721 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,299 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,156 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,732 |
Office expenses | $454,970 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $269,569 |
Travel | $145,311 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39,700 |
Interest | $118,573 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $211,302 |
Insurance | $266,861 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,746,978 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,870,760 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,659,154 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,126,385 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,250,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,548,442 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $229,823 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,574,910 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,484,376 |
Total assets | $31,893,208 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,726,659 |
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 | $4,950,433 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,262,373 |
Total liabilities | $7,939,465 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,953,743 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that South Texas Lighthouse For The Blind has recieved totaling $10,546.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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John G & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Corpus Christi, TX PURPOSE: Poly Wrapping Machine for Toilet Paper Line | $10,000 |
Klinck Foundation Inc Mcallen, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46 |
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 |