Lighthouse For The Blind Inc

Organization Overview

Lighthouse For The Blind Inc is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1921. 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 09/2021, Lighthouse For The Blind Inc employed 556 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse For The Blind Inc 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 09/2020, Lighthouse For The Blind Inc generated $97.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $87.5m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, DEAFBLIND, AND BLIND WITH OTHER DISABILITIES BY CREATING DIVERSE, SUSTAINABLE, AND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE O.THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INC. IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER IN WASHINGTON STATE, WITH A FACILITY IN SEATTLE AND ANOTHER IN SPOKANE. A THIRD MANUFACTURING FACILITY IS LOCATED IN SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. THESE FACILITIES PRODUCE PARTS FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, EQUIPMENT FOR THE MILITARY, AND PRODUCTS FOR THE OFFICE SETTING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ELEVEN BASE SUPPLY CENTERS ON MILITARY PROPERTIES IN WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA, AND NEVADA. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN CALIFORNIA AND ALABAMA.THE LIGHTHOUSE HAS NEARLY 460 EMPLOYEES ACROSS ITS 20 LOCATIONS. OVER HALF ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE DEAFBLIND AND BLIND WITH OTHER DISABILITIES, WORK AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING PRODUCTION, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE, AND PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE LIGHTHOUSE IS A WORLD-CLASS MANUFACTURER AND SERVICE PROVIDER, PLACING EMPHASIS ON QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DELIVERY, AND PRICE. THE LIGHTHOUSE ADHERES TO HIGH STANDARDS, AND IS AS9100 REV D ACCREDITED AND ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED. THE LIGHTHOUSE DEDICATES SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO EMPLOYEE TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND ACCOMMODATIONS, AND PROACTIVELY PREPARES PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.


THE LOW VISION CLINIC OFFERS FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENTS BY A RESIDENCY TRAINED OPTOMETRIST WHO WILL WORK TO MAXIMIZE VISION AND FUNCTION TO PERFORM DAILY LIVING TASKS. A LOW VISION THERAPIST WORKS TO ENSURE EACH INDIVIDUAL IS COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT WITH THE PRESCRIBED AID AND TECHNIQUE.


THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES IN HOME INSTRUCTION FOR CLIENTS NEW TO VISION LOSS SO THEY CAN LEARN NEW WAYS OF PERFORMING TASKS OF EVERYDAY LIVING. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SERVES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: KING, SNOHOMISH, SKAGIT, ISLAND AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES, AND O&M SERVICES FOR PIERCE COUNTY. INSTRUCTORS COME TO THE CLIENT'S HOME AND WORK WITH THEM TO LEARN NEW WAYS TO PERFORM THE TASKS OF EVERYDAY LIVING: APPLIANCE USE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TELEPHONE AND TIME TELLING TECHNIQUES, AND READING AND WRITING. LIGHTHOUSE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTORS HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE TRAVEL GOALS, SUCH AS MOVING AROUND THE HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY, OR TRAVELING BY BUS OR PARATRANSIT.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Brunswikst Llc
Recruiting Agency
$217,056
Moss Adams Llp
Annual Audit And Tax Form Preparation
$110,583
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,350,006
Investment income $272,177
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$5,936
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,791,108
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $96,974,887

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lighthouse For The Blind Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Marh Foundation Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$11,808,472
Earnings$688,237
Admin Expense$53,110
Net Contributions$505,795
Other Expense$2,106,854
Ending Balance$10,842,540

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