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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND.

Totals

Total revenue
$7,466,535
Total expenses
$5,486,756
Contributions and grants received
$813,112
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,131
Other revenue
$6,643,292
Total assets, end of year
$8,699,499
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,048,898
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$7,650,601
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,004,872
Management and general expenses
$1,297,303
Fundraising expenses
$184,581
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,004,872

Program services were 73.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $424,332

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $388,780

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $10,131 · excluded $10,131

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $11,453,768

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $6,998,303

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $4,455,465

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME/LOSS

    total $2,187,827 · related or exempt $2,187,827

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $2,187,827

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $227,344 · program services $147,774 · management and general $79,570

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $660,303 · program services $186,053 · management and general $444,428 · fundraising $29,822

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $111,640 · program services $31,457 · management and general $75,141 · fundraising $5,042

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $87,245 · program services $24,583 · management and general $58,722 · fundraising $3,940

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $307,979 · program services $85,080 · management and general $152,402 · fundraising $70,497

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $36,927 · program services $13,848 · management and general $23,079

  • 17 · Travel

    total $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $117,950 · program services $74,399 · management and general $43,551

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $59,678 · management and general $59,678

  • 24a · Other expenses: COST OF SALES - PROGRAMS

    total $3,371,486 · program services $3,371,486

  • 24b · Other expenses: MAINTENANCE

    total $64,502 · program services $26,793 · management and general $37,709

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

    total $155,340 · program services $43,399 · management and general $36,661 · fundraising $75,280

  • 24d · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL FEES

    total $255,641 · management and general $255,641

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $30,721 · management and general $30,721

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $150,844 · end of year $1,108,928

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,327,214 · end of year $2,190,040

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $1,658,544 · end of year $1,111,332

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $49,632 · end of year $48,828

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $5,512,626

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,817,911

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,689,904 · end of year $1,694,715

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $2,341,161 · end of year $2,545,656

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,795,107 · end of year $1,048,898

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,992,340 · end of year $4,418,530

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,429,852 · end of year $3,232,071

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF FORT WORTH IS TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER BLIND AND SIGNIFICANTLY VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIORS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CLIENT SERVICES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST LEGALLY AND TOTALLY BLIND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY CONSISTENT WITH THEIR SPECIFIC ABILITIES.

  • Blind Employment - The Lighthouse is the largest employer of the blind in Tarrant County and creates jobs for the visually impaired. Approximately seventy percent of working-age blind adults are unemployed, which contributes to increased poverty levels and isolation. To help visually impaired individuals remain independent and stay connected to their communities, the Lighthouse manages an industrial operation that provides meaningful and competitive employment. This professional workforce of blind laborers manufactures and/or packages a variety of products including fast pack shipping containers, energy dissipating pads, copy paper, spiral wound tubes, drug test kits, and eyeglasses. These products are sold by a supportive sales team generating revenue to pay the wages and full benefits of the blind employees.

    Expenses $3,575,659 · Revenue $11,453,768

  • Client Services - In addition to employing the blind, our Client Services team addresses the unique challenges that impact the blind community as a result of their disability. Client Services is administered by a staff of licensed/degreed and caring professionals who provide the following ongoing support at no charge to the visually disabled community: Independent Living Skills; Orientation and Mobility (White Cane Training); Assistive Technology; Braille Instruction; Support Groups; Resource Referral Network; and Cooking Without Looking Classes. In addition to providing basic support for those with a visual disability, our client services team plans events and social activities to inspire long-term relationships and connections, encourages the development of hobbies, and promotes exciting volunteer opportunities. Regardless of the level of vision loss, a customized program for each client is created based upon the initial assessment and expressed personal goals. Although vision loss creates barriers, many can be eliminated or minimized with access to information, training and education. The Lighthouse Promise: Companionship for Life to the Blind!

    Expenses $429,213 · Revenue $19,451

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • PLATT ALLEN III

    PRESIDENT/CEO

    Total calculated
    $227,344
    From this org
    $206,343
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,001
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $206,343
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,648
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,353
    Filer's total
    $227,344

  • Garry Coufal

    Head of Industrial Operations

    Total calculated
    $96,706
    From this org
    $93,889
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,817
    Hours/week
    1

  • Larry Badgley

    Head of Accounting & Finance

    Total calculated
    $96,623
    From this org
    $96,623
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marian Frymire

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mitchell Moses

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kevin Brown

    Board member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brandy Gonzalez

    Board member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dennis P Shingleton

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeff Moten

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Theresa Berend

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr Jennifer Deakins

    Past President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Blake Billings

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Jordan Jayson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202423209349327602

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