EIN 43-0652639

the Lighthouse for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
138
Year formed
1933
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Lighthouse for the Blind's mission is to assist individuals who are legally blind maintain dignity and independence by making available employment, education and support services.
Total revenues
$28,838,834
2022
Total expenses
$30,353,858
2022
Total assets
$115,548,558
2022
Num. employees
138
2022

Program areas at the Lighthouse for the Blind

Employment and vocational training for The visually impaired: meaningful employment was provided for 66 Blind and visually impaired persons working approximately 95,000 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.

Grants made by the Lighthouse for the Blind

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual ImpairmentsProvide 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.$137,000
MindsEye RadioFor General Support of Organization That Enhances Daily Living of Legally Blind Individuals$79,758
Laumeier Sculpture ParkFunding for Culture Connect App To Assist Visually Impaired Enjoy Artwork.$33,300
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds the Lighthouse for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tom W Bennett EstateUnrestricted General$28,003
Leo R Buder Foundation TrustUnrestricted General$16,820
Tua Fred and Irene Michel Charitable TrustUnrestricted Charitable$4,257
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at the Lighthouse for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Eric WarnhoffPresident , Chief Executive Officer - September 2021 To Present$244,737
John W ThompsonPresident , Chief Executive Officer$50,329
Jill KluesnerChief Financial Officer$176,357
Jenifer Kate CoyDirector , Human Resources$103,382
Brian HouserDirector , Sales and Marketing / Director of Marketing$108,790
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for the Lighthouse for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$117,276
Program services$26,960,479
Investment income and dividends$1,568,334
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$17,716
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$13,276
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$161,753
Total revenues$28,838,834

Form 990s for the Lighthouse for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-09-27990View PDF
2020-122021-10-29990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-13990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,257 from Tua Fred and Irene Michel Charitable Trust
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $28,003 from Tom W Bennett Estate
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Provides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
10440 Trenton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis County, MO
Website URL
lhbindustries.com/ 
Phone
(314) 423-4333
Facebook page
lighthouseSTL 
Twitter profile
@stllighthouse 
IRS details
EIN
43-0652639
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1933
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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