West Texas Lighthouse For The Blind is located in San Angelo, TX. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (J33) the organization is classified as: Sheltered Employment, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, West Texas Lighthouse For The Blind employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West 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 12/2021, West Texas Lighthouse For The Blind generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE & SELF-RELIANCE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH JOB OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT IN AN INTEGRATED WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 46 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR HANDICAPPED EMPLOYEES. PROJECTS INCLUDE MANUFACTURE OF WRITING INSTRUMENTS & MARKERS, SEWING OF CANVAS AND LAUNDRY BAGS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; PACKAGING & SHIPPING OF BEVERAGE BASE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Wells Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $137,799 |
Barbara Rogers Vice-Chair/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Racheal Jacoby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sharynn Tomlin Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Cecil Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Pierce Miller Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,456 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,456 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $27,680 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $431,830 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,709,039 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,220,573 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,890 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,222 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $678,558 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $104,001 |
Other employee benefits | $114,145 |
Payroll taxes | $57,893 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,826 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,181 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $14,603 |
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 | $26,773 |
Insurance | $47,024 |
All other expenses | $39,869 |
Total functional expenses | $1,439,926 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000,342 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $230,926 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $676,175 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,055,015 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,470 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,695,829 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,546,042 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,226,799 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $355,223 |
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 | $343,551 |
Total liabilities | $698,774 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,528,025 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,226,799 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that West Texas Lighthouse For The Blind has recieved totaling $9,709.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Industries For The Blind Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: COMPENSATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS. | $9,709 |
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