Program areas at Vibrant Works
the Vibrant Works' industrial division provides employment for Blind & vision impaired persons in the manufacturing and assembling of products. Vibrant Works' is the third largest manufacturing operation in San Antonio and the largest manufacturer of military apparel in the city. In addition to the textile production, Vibrant Works' manufactures office supplies, oil analysis kits and floorboards and blankets for boeing. As of year-end, Vibrant Works' employs over 425 employees and has won numerous awards for employment.
Vibrant Works' base service stores provide employment for Blind and vision impaired persons while also providing a market for Vibrant Works' products. Vibrant Works' has a total of 13 stores covering military installations throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and new mexico. the base service stores are also serviced by an e-commerce website.
Vibrant Works' community services division provides evaluation and training for the development of job skills, including assistive technology to enable the Blind & vision impaired to obtain employment. Vibrant Works' has recently added a low vision clinic and a Blind youth education program. the rehab department served over 2,451 clients this past year.
Who funds Vibrant Works
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Vibrant Works
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Cindy Watson | President and Chief Executive Officer | $394,084 | 2024-09-26 |
| Cynthia Watson | Chief Executive Officer | $120,312 | 2023-11-02 |
| Mike Gilliam | President and Chief Executive Officer | $551,670 | 2022-03-31 |
| Gaye Preston | Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance | $200,162 | 2023-03-31 |
| Brad McKnight | Vice President of Operations / Vice President , Manufacturing | $200,256 | 2023-03-31 |
| ...and 16 more key personnel |
Financials for Vibrant Works
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,369,095 | $3,556,378 | -5.3% |
| Program services | $466,579 | $273,182 | 70.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $969,861 | $675,720 | 43.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $21,026 | $30,636 | -31.4% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $151,708 | $406,295 | -62.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $28,635,481 | $23,864,570 | 20% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $4,675 | $37,469 | -87.5% |
| Total revenues | $33,618,425 | $28,844,250 | 16.6% |
Organizations like Vibrant Works
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $39,685,093 |
| Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $12,158,033 |
| Braille Institute of America | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $29,582,081 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $16,732,541 |
| Visionsservices for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $11,062,222 |
| Envision Dallas | 501(c)(3) | Wichita, KS | $13,024,730 |
| NewView Oklahoma | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $27,355,957 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Yakima | 501(c)(3) | Yakima, WA | $46,285,721 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $11,160,600 |
| Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $18,631,038 |
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2305 Roosevelt Ave
- San Antonio, TX 78210
- Metro area
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Website URL
- vibrantworks.org/Â
- Phone
- (210) 533-5195
- Facebook page
- SALighthouseÂ
- Twitter profile
- @salighthouseprÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-1339051
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1959
- 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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