Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired
86% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1959, with $54,780,866 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
1155 Market Street 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103 EIN 94-1415317 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2023)
$54.8M
▲ 147.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$45.8M
Net assets
$148.8M
Employees
172
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $11 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired: 86% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · +16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired: 39 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.
What they do
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.
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.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1155 Market Street 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.1M (FY2013) to $54.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $32.0MNet assets $148.8M
Operating margin
16.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180.8M
Total liabilities
$32.0M
Net assets
$148.8M
Salaries & benefits
$17.2M
38% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,780,866▲148% | $45,754,396▲92.1% | $148,829,888▼3.6% | $180,823,930▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $22,119,317▲20.5% | $23,820,599▲28.6% | $154,439,657▼3.3% | $215,347,836▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $18,355,594▼20.4% | $18,521,380▲19.5% | $159,696,373▼13.4% | $211,581,995▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $23,057,296▲94.4% | $15,504,619▲10.1% | $184,384,198▲17.3% | $222,651,158▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,858,626▼34.7% | $14,082,264▼1.4% | $157,148,677▲0.4% | $193,451,736▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,170,031▲2.8% | $14,285,029▲4.1% | $156,577,942▼1.6% | $185,088,957▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $17,682,175▼16.8% | $13,716,357▲11.3% | $159,174,371▲5.9% | $188,474,444▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,248,959▲150% | $12,324,154▼67.0% | $150,321,084▲15.4% | $182,138,876▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,505,672▼93.4% | $37,397,651▲337% | $130,269,033▼13.9% | $174,154,403▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $128,466,714▲1705% | $8,553,495▲51.3% | $151,231,390▲264% | $160,031,162▲218% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,118,175 | $5,653,952▲5.5% | $41,600,093▲8.3% | $50,383,960▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,356,701▲18.5% | $38,418,058▲15.3% | $41,723,246▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,521,446▼8.7% | $33,332,203▲15.8% | $36,600,946▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,950,132▲3.3% | $28,796,085▼5.3% | $29,318,549▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,793,793 | $30,412,420 | $30,967,445 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Sharon L Giovinazzo — $295,983 (0.65% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon L Giovinazzo | Ceo/executive Director | 37.5 | $295,983 |
| William Brandon Cox | Chief Operating Officer | 37.5 | $273,126 |
| Michelle D Knapik | Chief Fin. Officer (thru 9/20/24) | 37.5 | $243,390 |
| Lisa L Lee | Vp, People and Culture | 37.5 | $225,214 |
| Scott J Blanks | Vp, Programs (thru 1/24/24) | 37.5 | $213,145 |
| Robert P Moseley | Vp, Info Systems (thru 7/22/24) | 37.5 | $192,966 |
| Iris A Feng | Director of Finance | 37.5 | $179,699 |
| Alfred C Ahlm | Sr. Director, Products | 37.5 | $177,677 |
| Anthony L Fletcher | Senior Director, Ehc | 37.5 | $140,597 |
| Spencer G Myers | Sr Dr of Sirkin Center Oper | 37.5 | $140,493 |
| Summer Lynn Dittmer | Sr Dir., Campaign & Marketing/com | 37.5 | $137,260 |
| Maritza Calderon | Chief of Staff | 37.5 | $119,592 |
| Bryan Bashin | Sp. Adv. To Lh Bod (thru 11/15/23) | 37.5 | $112,884 |
| Adam Graves | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Barry Bialkoski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bob Regan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chancey Fleet | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Chris Yoon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Julius Oatts | Board Member (thru 8/31/24) | 1 | — |
| Eric Mah | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wright Contracting LLC | Construction | $15,863,958 |
| Perkins & Will Inc | Construction - Professional Services | $541,667 |
| Sensit LLC | Professional Services | $351,638 |
| Pound Management Inc | Construction Project Management | $299,625 |
| West Coast Solar Inc | Installation Solar System | $188,130 |
Grants received · $1.7M total
60 grants to Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $71,657 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $122,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $72,075 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $51,393 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $32,853 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $25,791 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,450 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Scan Health Plan | Grant to support the independent living skills program to benefit participants (age 55+) with vision loss. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $9,300 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - for general support | 2022 | $150,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $85,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $69,557 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $50,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1415317, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired's EIN?
- Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1415317.
- How much revenue does Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired report?
- Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired reported $54,780,866 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired's spending goes to programs?
- Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired have?
- CharityIndex grades Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired's latest Form 990 is $295,983, paid to Sharon L Giovinazzo (Ceo/executive Director).
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Data for Lighthouse For the Blind and Visually Impaired (EIN 94-1415317) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.