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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Totals

Total revenue
$24,973,001
Total expenses
$32,295,465
Contributions and grants received
$5,867,120
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$1,779,485
Investment income
$12,912,439
Other revenue
$4,413,957
Total assets, end of year
$170,337,747
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,281,374
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$139,056,373
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$26,600,354
Management and general expenses
$3,960,852
Fundraising expenses
$1,734,259
Program service expenses (Part III)
$26,600,354

Program services were 82.4% 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.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $3,304,380

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,562,740

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PRGM SUP - INFANTS

    total $552,667 · related or exempt $552,667

  • 2b · Program service revenue: O&M, ACC TECH, ILST

    total $474,377 · related or exempt $474,377

  • 2c · Program service revenue: BRAILLE TRANSLATION

    total $416,895 · related or exempt $416,895

  • 2d · Program service revenue: EHN RETREAT FEES

    total $324,580 · related or exempt $324,580

  • 2e · Program service revenue: LOW VISION CLINIC

    total $8,353 · related or exempt $8,353

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $2,613 · related or exempt $2,613

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $3,372,696 · excluded $3,372,696

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $5,265 · personal property $100

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $5,265 · personal property $100

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $5,365 · excluded $5,365

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $67,492,264 · other assets $4,250

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $57,956,771 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $9,535,493 · other assets $4,250

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $9,539,743 · excluded $9,539,743

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $5,363,676

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $1,387,154

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $3,976,522 · related or exempt $3,976,522

  • 11a · Other revenue: INSURANCE PROCEEDS

    total $293,135 · related or exempt $293,135

  • 11b · Other revenue: JANITORIAL COST REIMB.

    total $83,331 · related or exempt $83,331

  • 11c · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $55,604 · related or exempt $55,604

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $432,070

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,817,318 · program services $993,460 · management and general $623,941 · fundraising $199,917

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $13,166,569 · program services $11,256,651 · management and general $1,101,793 · fundraising $808,125

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $544,550 · program services $442,421 · management and general $62,090 · fundraising $40,039

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,357,273 · program services $2,595,209 · management and general $543,640 · fundraising $218,424

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,211,927 · program services $1,001,833 · management and general $129,601 · fundraising $80,493

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $130,742 · program services $10,137 · management and general $120,232 · fundraising $373

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $122,300 · management and general $122,300

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $140,414 · management and general $140,414

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,274,473 · program services $1,052,944 · management and general $171,450 · fundraising $50,079

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $29,027 · program services $28,866 · management and general $104 · fundraising $57

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $782,887 · program services $711,943 · management and general $46,407 · fundraising $24,537

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $216,014 · program services $186,632 · management and general $19,069 · fundraising $10,313

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $25,090 · program services $25,090

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $427,942 · program services $394,514 · management and general $21,580 · fundraising $11,848

  • 17 · Travel

    total $347,867 · program services $303,731 · management and general $36,970 · fundraising $7,166

  • 20 · Interest

    total $1,534,580 · program services $1,327,582 · management and general $133,632 · fundraising $73,366

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $2,630,054 · program services $2,398,366 · management and general $148,460 · fundraising $83,228

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $995,402 · program services $848,099 · management and general $107,864 · fundraising $39,439

  • 24a · Other expenses: SETTLEMENT PAYMENT

    total $1,350,000 · program services $1,350,000

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM COSTS

    total $1,303,442 · program services $1,064,071 · management and general $197,426 · fundraising $41,945

  • 24c · Other expenses: BUILDING ASSOC FEES

    total $569,742 · program services $492,890 · management and general $49,613 · fundraising $27,239

  • 24d · Other expenses: LEGAL SETTLEMENT

    total $75,000 · management and general $75,000

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $242,852 · program services $115,915 · management and general $109,266 · fundraising $17,671

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $538,725 · end of year $2,727,270

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $5,886,456 · end of year $3,942,479

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,594,542 · end of year $1,445,717

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $1,106,691 · end of year $1,130,262

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $925,522 · end of year $367,520

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

    $86,948,248

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

    $10,178,868

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $76,481,164 · end of year $76,769,380

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $89,173,824 · end of year $80,618,259

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $114,356 · end of year $114,356

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $91,800 · end of year $70,200

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $3,910,850 · end of year $3,152,304

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,138,794 · end of year $3,535,673

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $110,758

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $28,499,000 · end of year $27,466,500

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $356,248 · end of year $168,443

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $146,301,798 · end of year $137,378,734

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,528,090 · end of year $1,677,639

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY, AND EQUITY CREATED BY AND WITH BLIND AND LOW VISION PEOPLE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY, AND EQUITY CREATED BY AND WITH BLIND AND LOW VISION PEOPLE.

  • VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES:-BLINDNESS SKILLS PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW TO BLINDNESS OR LOW VISION TO HELP THEM LEARN TO USE A WHITE CANE FOR MOBILITY, READ BRAILLE, UTILIZE ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY AND ACQUIRE ADAPTIVE METHODS FOR COOKING AND DAILY LIVING. -ENCHANTED HILLS CAMP FOR THE BLIND IN NAPA IS ONE OF THE WEST'S ONLY CAMPS FOR BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, DEAF-BLIND AND MULTI-DISABLED YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIORS. ENCHANTED HILLS CAMP IS A PLACE FOR BLIND CAMPERS TO EXPLORE AND CREATE, GAIN COURAGE, TRY NEW THINGS AND MAKE LIFELONG FRIENDS. -DEAF-BLIND SERVICES INCLUDE A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM THAT IS OPEN TO DEAF-BLIND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. IT ALSO HOSTS A SPECIAL ENCHANTED HILLS CAMP SESSION SPECIFICALLY FOR THE DEAF-BLIND.

    Expenses $12,272,475

  • COMMUNITY & INFORMATION SERVICES:-COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS SOCIAL, HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR THE BLIND. OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE, YOGA, DANCE, A BOOK CLUB, AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS. CULTURAL, ARTISTIC AND FITNESS PROGRAMS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF LOW VISION AND BLIND PEOPLE. -BLIND TEENS FIND A PLACE WHERE BLINDNESS IS NORMAL AT LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS, VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. -A COUNSELING SERVICES PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND AND LOW VISION PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, PEER COUNSELING AND GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS.

    Expenses $3,286,292

  • LIGHTHOUSE ENTERPRISES:-LIGHTHOUSE OPERATES ADAPTATIONS, A BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORE SELLING BLIND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS, SUCH AS WHITE CANES, GUIDE DOG SUPPLIES, MAGNIFIERS, TALKING WATCHES AND OTHER ITEMS.-LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES PROVIDES DIRECT EMPLOYMENT AT THE SIRKIN LIGHTHOUSE, OUR LIGHT MANUFACTURING PLANT IN ALAMEDA WHERE 75% OF ALL DIRECT LABOR IS PERFORMED BY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED EMPLOYEES. -THE LIGHTHOUSE'S EMPLOYMENT IMMERSION PROGRAM IS OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED JOBSEEKERS IN THE BAY AREA. OUR GRADUATES HAVE THE SKILLS TO FIND JOBS, STARTING THEM ON A PATH OF SELF-RELIANCE AND LIFE FULFILMENT. -THE MEDIA AND ACCESSIBLE DESIGN LABORATORY (MAD LAB) MAKES VISUAL INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THE TRANSCRIPTION TEAM TAKES ORIGINAL COPY AND TRANSLATES IT INTO ACCESSIBLE FORMATS, INCLUDING BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT, AND AUDIO. AN EXPERIENCED TEAM OF BRAILLE CERTIFIED TACTILE IMAGE AND MAP DESIGNERS HELPS CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND NONPROFITS IMPROVE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVENESS OF THEIR VENUES AND SERVICES AS WELL AS COMPLY WITH ADA SIGNAGE STANDARDS AND STATE BUILDING CODES. -THE LIGHTHOUSE'S EMPLOYMENT IMMERSION PROGRAM IS A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED JOBSEEKERS IN THE BAY AREA. OUR GRADUATES HAVE FOUND JOBS, STARTING THEM ON A PATH OF SELF-RELIANCE AND LIFE FULFILMENT.

    Expenses $11,041,587 · Revenue $6,188,077

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jennison Mark Asuncion

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Johnny K Dadlani

    FIRST VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kathryn Webster

    SECOND VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Joseph K Chan

    TREASURER/SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Chancey Fleet

    SECRETARY (THRU 2/15/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Janette Barrios

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Leon Bezdikian

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Janet Cohen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Eric Mah

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Yoon

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sharon Z Sacks PhD

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Iolanda Antunes

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Adam Graves

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bob Regan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marc Shinn-Krantz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mina Sun

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Barry Bialkoski

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jamie Pricipato Crane

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michael Nunez Esq

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Peggy Martinez

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/1/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Roger McFadden

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/15/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Laura Allen

    BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/15/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sharon L Giovinazzo

    CEO/EXECUTIVE DIR (THRU 3/31/25)

    Total calculated
    $355,127
    From this org
    $339,732
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,395
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $336,120
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,612
    Deferred
    $14,037
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,358
    Filer's total
    $355,127
  • William Brandon Cox

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $311,398
    From this org
    $291,480
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,918
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $290,724
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $756
    Deferred
    $17,449
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,469
    Filer's total
    $311,398
  • Diana L McCown

    CHIEF OF REHAB & CLINICAL TRIALS

    Total calculated
    $249,199
    From this org
    $234,889
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,310
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $232,957
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,932
    Deferred
    $10,919
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,391
    Filer's total
    $249,199
  • Keith Colin Edwards

    VP OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $48,736
    From this org
    $44,307
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,429
    Hours/week
    37.5
  • Maritza A Calderon

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Total calculated
    $160,400
    From this org
    $140,015
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,385
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $139,259
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $756
    Deferred
    $8,433
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,952
    Filer's total
    $160,400
  • Lisa L Lee

    VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE

    Total calculated
    $240,187
    From this org
    $205,739
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,448
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $204,479
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,260
    Deferred
    $6,989
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,459
    Filer's total
    $240,187
  • Robert P Moseley

    VP, INFO SYSTEMS (THRU 7/22/24)

    Total calculated
    $210,713
    From this org
    $195,844
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,869
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $136,514
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $59,330
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,869
    Filer's total
    $210,713
  • Summer Lynn Dittmer

    VP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

    Total calculated
    $172,705
    From this org
    $160,021
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,684
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $158,761
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,260
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,684
    Filer's total
    $172,705
  • Spencer G Myers

    VP OF QUALITY AND OUTCOMES

    Total calculated
    $177,357
    From this org
    $155,299
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,058
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $154,627
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $672
    Deferred
    $9,347
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,711
    Filer's total
    $177,357
  • Iris A Feng

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $235,553
    From this org
    $200,460
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,093
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $196,848
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,612
    Deferred
    $12,112
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,981
    Filer's total
    $235,553
  • Alfred C Ahlm

    SR. DIRECTOR, PRODUCTS

    Total calculated
    $221,633
    From this org
    $187,440
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,193
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,106
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $8,334
    Deferred
    $9,221
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,972
    Filer's total
    $221,633
  • Kathy Abrahamson

    SR. DIRECTOR, DESIGN AND LEARNING

    Total calculated
    $176,245
    From this org
    $154,025
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,220
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $154,025
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,073
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,147
    Filer's total
    $176,245
  • Karen Thompson

    SR DIRECTOR, INDIVIDUAL GIVING

    Total calculated
    $207,363
    From this org
    $143,065
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $64,298
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,133
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,932
    Deferred
    $7,993
    Nontaxable benefits
    $56,305
    Filer's total
    $207,363
  • Anthony L Fletcher

    SENIOR DIRECTOR, EHC

    Total calculated
    $188,737
    From this org
    $154,612
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,125
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $149,068
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $5,544
    Deferred
    $9,304
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,821
    Filer's total
    $188,737
  • Michelle D Knapik

    FORMER CFO (THROUGH 9/20/24)

    Total calculated
    $421,597
    From this org
    $367,080
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $54,517
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $210,193
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $156,887
    Deferred
    $23,107
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,410
    Filer's total
    $421,597

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 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 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

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 4A
MICHELLE D. KNAPIK, FORMER CFO, RECEIVED A $154,027 SEVERANCE PAYMENT. ROBERT P. MOSELEY, VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, RECEIVED A $57,373 SEVERANCE PAYMENT.

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.

  • 1155 MARKET QALICB

    501(C)(3) · SUPPORT LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • THE LIGHTHOUSE MEMBER LLC

    REAL PROPERTY RENTAL · CA

    Directly controlled by LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • BLIND HOLDINGS LLC

    EXCLUDED FROM TAX · REAL PROPERTY RENTAL · DE · 90% owned · share of income -$3,843,304 · share of assets $59,805,866 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by THE LIGHTHOUSE MEMBER LLC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
7 July 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202621919349300022

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