EIN 53-0196609

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
87
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind advances independence for the visually impaired and blind through programs and services. The organization provides resources, including employment and training opportunities, to help consumers achieve success. Their children's programs begin at birth with events such as reading rallies, summer camps, and early intervention services to build skills and self-confidence for future independence.
Total revenues
$5,650,120
2022
Total expenses
$5,518,372
2022
Total assets
$2,807,485
2022
Num. employees
87
2022

Program areas at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Government:columbia Lighthouse for the Blind's (clb) employment and training department ensures that all consumers who are visually impaired or Blind who want to be employed have the skills, resources and necessary training to obtain a job and achieve success in the workplace. Clb hires individuals who are Blind and visually impaired to provide employment though our contracts with the federal government.
Programs support:this department provides administrative support to all of the programs to include information and referral, intake and entry in a consumer database, assignment of authorizations, consulting assignments, transportation requests, and other administrative duties as needed.
Rehabilitation department:clb offers comprehensive rehabilitation services to help individuals who are Blind and visually impaired reassert control and independence in their lives. Consumers develop skills that allow independent living at home, school, work, and in the community.
Children's programs:these programs start at birth to help build the skills and self-confidence necessary for future independence. Programs include annual events, braille book club, holiday activities, reading rally, summer camps, early intervention services, teen groups and parent workshops.
Low vision program
Technology training
Vocational services

Who funds Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Feinberg FoundationUnrestricted$50,000
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$49,720
Helen Wardman Naselli Tes TrustGeneral Operating$48,629
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
Anthony J CancelosiPresident and Chief Executive Officer$183,536
Jocelyn HunterSenior Director of Communications
Toya HortenSenior Director of Administrative Operations
Ron LenardSenior Director of Government Contract Services
Ruben LopezDirector of Human Resources
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$386,963
Program services$5,141,380
Investment income and dividends$29,748
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$89,890
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,139
Total revenues$5,650,120

Form 990s for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-12-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-08-01990View PDF
2020-122021-08-04990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $18,510 from Anna P Stewart - Tes Trust
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $62,217 from Helen Wardman Naselli Tes Trust
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1825 K St NW 1103
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
clb.org/ 
Phone
(202) 454-6400
Facebook page
columbialight 
Twitter profile
@columbialight 
IRS details
EIN
53-0196609
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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