Lighthouse For The Blind
- Assets
- $133.0m
- Revenue
- $33.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 141
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 04/1938
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-0652639
Organization Overview
Lighthouse For The Blind is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lighthouse For The Blind employed 141 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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, Lighthouse For The Blind generated $33.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Since 2018, Lighthouse For The Blind has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $1,278,984. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE BY MAKING AVAILABLE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED: MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WAS PROVIDED FOR 66 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS WORKING APPROXIMATELY 95,207 HOURS. THIS EMPLOYMENT ALLOWS A SENSE OF SELF WORTH, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY FOR LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT ELSEWHERE.
BLIND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT: THE BCE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH AND ADULTS BY PROVIDINGS ACCESS TO ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND IMPROVE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE SOCIALIZATION, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 1,293 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Kluesner Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 55 | $191,956 |
Clint A Cruse Vp, Manufacturing | Officer | 55 | $170,012 |
Mark Adams It Manager | 45 | $116,158 | |
Brian Houser Director, Sales & Marketin | 48 | $113,116 | |
Eric Warnhoff President, CEO - September 2021 To Present | Officer | 40 | $63,350 |
John W Thompson President, CEO - Thru February 2021 | Officer | 40 | $50,329 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $995,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $995,214 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,525,152 |
| Investment income | $1,542,838 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,398,601 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,499,796 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $349,374 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $579,280 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $568,453 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $568,453 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,303,158 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $277,228 |
| Other employee benefits | $500,263 |
| Payroll taxes | $337,129 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $60,403 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $223,548 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,189 |
| Advertising and promotion | $245,836 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $136,815 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $311,312 |
| Travel | $18,621 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,640 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,310,145 |
| Insurance | $190,245 |
| All other expenses | $1,043,658 |
| Total functional expenses | $28,937,265 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,194,196 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,907,708 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,426,458 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $237,370 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,769,863 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $105,434,872 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,024,057 |
| Total assets | $132,994,524 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,975,335 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $80,940 |
| 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 | $2,056,275 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $130,938,249 |
| 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 | $132,994,524 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lighthouse For The Blind has awarded $333,097 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPARIMENTS TO DEVELOP A NETWORK OF SUPPORT AS THEY LEARN TO COPE WITH THEIR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS, DEVELOP EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS, ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND STRIVE FOR A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR CHILD(REN)WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. | $125,000 |
Belleville, IL PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCES DAILY LIVING OF LEGALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS | $68,000 |
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SALARY OF A FULL TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST TO PROVIDE LOW VISION TRAINING TO CLIENTS IN THEIR HOME AND TO WORK IN THE LOW VISION CLINIC AND GENERAL SUPPORT. | $51,896 |
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: STIPEND TO ASSIST WITH GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AT COBBLE STONE LODGE, WHICH PROVIDES SICIALIZATION AND FUN OPPORTUNITIES TO LEGALLY BLIND MISSOURIANS. | $25,000 |
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR MAQUETTES (CAST SCALE MODELS) TO ASSIST VISUALLY IMPARIRED ENJOY ARTWORK. | $20,000 |
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR CULTURE CONNECT APP TO ASSIST VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENJOY ARTWORK. | $12,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lighthouse For The Blind has recieved totaling $49,378.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Leo R Buder Foundation Trust Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,608 |
Tom W Bennett Charitable Tr Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $23,549 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $221 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rosecrance Inc Rockford, IL | $86,180,732 | $66,976,100 |
Hope Haven Incorporated Rock Valley, IA | $37,686,994 | $51,176,008 |
Cornerstone Service Inc Joliet, IL | $39,737,270 | $40,769,202 |
Lighthouse For The Blind St Louis, MO | $132,994,524 | $33,499,796 |
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Wichita Medical Practice Wichita, KS | $23,042,705 | $28,281,707 |
Signal Centers Inc Chattanooga, TN | $10,070,860 | $27,319,073 |
Center For Human Services Inc Sedalia, MO | $26,886,839 | $25,741,187 |
Southeast Kansas Independent Living Inc Parsons, KS | $4,553,369 | $22,669,232 |
Mainstream Living Inc Stuart Ambrose Ames, IA | $14,812,634 | $26,461,263 |
Area Resources For Community And Human Services St Louis, MO | $7,485,781 | $21,715,515 |
Kreider Services Inc Dixon, IL | $7,634,045 | $20,356,792 |
Life Patterns Inc Topeka, KS | $3,993,814 | $21,307,130 |