Lighthouse For the Blind Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
89% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Lighthouse For the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1921, with $98,512,971 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
2501 S Plum St, Seattle, WA, 98144 EIN 91-0295070 Since 1921
Revenue (FY2023)
$98.5M
▲ 20.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$98.3M
Net assets
$56.0M
Employees
503
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $12 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 Inc: 89% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +0% 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 Inc: 7 mo reserves · +0% 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 Inc: 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 Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Mission
We empower people who are blind, deafblind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.
What they do
The low vision clinic offers functional vision assessments by a residency trained optometrist who will work to maximize vision and function to perform daily living tasks. a low vision therapist works to ensure each individual is comfortable and confident with the prescribed aid and technique.
The independent living program provides in home instruction for clients new to vision loss so they can learn new ways of performing tasks of everyday living. the independent living program serves the following counties: king, snohomish, skagit, island and san juan counties, and o&m services for pierce county. instructors come to the client's home and work with them to learn new ways to perform the tasks of everyday living: appliance use, medication management, telephone and time telling techniques, and reading and writing. lighthouse orientation and mobility instructors help clients achieve travel goals, such as moving around the home and neighborhood safely and independently, or traveling by bus or paratransit.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2501 S Plum St, Seattle, WA, 98144
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.1M (FY2013) to $98.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $16.6MNet assets $56.0M
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72.5M
Total liabilities
$16.6M
Net assets
$56.0M
Salaries & benefits
$34.0M
35% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,512,971▲20.3% | $98,337,821▲10.7% | $55,958,537▲2.9% | $72,521,863▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,869,254▲3.3% | $88,833,716▲7.1% | $54,386,212▼8.4% | $69,887,568▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,241,773▼25.8% | $82,932,417▼15.1% | $59,343,636▼11.1% | $67,863,609▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $106,797,396▲10.1% | $97,723,807▲11.7% | $66,743,567▲17.1% | $75,217,656▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $96,974,887▼3.2% | $87,473,025▼10.0% | $56,980,371▲19.7% | $80,430,822▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $100,144,599▲15.8% | $97,165,069▲18.1% | $47,584,746▲5.0% | $58,583,847▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $86,464,545▲6.0% | $82,279,838▲1.3% | $45,308,129▲12.0% | $59,936,519▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $81,588,781▲5.4% | $81,191,651▲0.9% | $40,436,548▲13.5% | $56,059,523▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $77,384,235▲10.5% | $80,456,192▲14.6% | $35,628,152▼5.5% | $61,118,661▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,030,819▲16.6% | $70,180,206▲19.2% | $37,708,799▼3.8% | $53,407,962▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,071,015 | $58,871,810▲26.4% | $39,198,699▲0.3% | $51,588,958▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $46,566,642▼13.1% | $39,085,249▲19.8% | $51,050,059▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $53,597,111▲1.6% | $32,629,984▲11.2% | $43,842,692▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $52,738,568▲12.9% | $29,356,140▼3.3% | $41,635,246▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $46,693,088 | $30,348,098 | $39,949,062 | 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: George Abbott — $283,830 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Abbott | President & Ceo | 39 | $283,830 |
| Patrick Ohara | Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $211,328 |
| Rabi Gupta | Cfo & Treasurer | 39 | $193,754 |
| Scott Nicolaus | Director of Sales and Business Development | 40 | $175,927 |
| Remona Cowser | Director of Product Management Va Medical | 40 | $156,890 |
| Melanie Wimmenauer | Vp of Service Business & Base Supply Centers | 40 | $153,199 |
| Anna Shagas | Optometrist, Low Vision | 40 | $150,569 |
| Ronald Wagner | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $149,120 |
| Amy Koehl | Vp of Employee & Community Services | 40 | $135,869 |
| Michael Liefson | Materials Manager | 40 | $134,025 |
| Diana Crombie | Vp of Business Systems | 40 | $130,647 |
| Charles Dobbs | Vp of Administration | 40 | $119,789 |
| Scott Bando | Controller | 40 | $117,371 |
| Alan Chaffee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Kidd | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gary Mackenstadt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Harold Egler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Isaac Marshall | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Craddock | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jude Johnson | Trustee (thru 11/23) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Adams LLP | Audit and Tax Services | $111,274 |
Grants received · $729K total
45 grants to Lighthouse For the Blind Inc totaling $729K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Developmental disabilities | 2024 | $30,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $33,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,980 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $12,400 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $878 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,050 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $10,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $5,519 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $40,250 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support; general operating support/covid-19 relief efforts | 2021 | $25,955 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,950 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lighthouse For the Blind Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lighthouse For the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0295070, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's EIN?
- Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0295070.
- How much revenue does Lighthouse For the Blind Inc report?
- Lighthouse For the Blind Inc reported $98,512,971 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Lighthouse For the Blind Inc spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Lighthouse For the Blind Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Lighthouse For the Blind Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's latest Form 990 is $283,830, paid to George Abbott (President & Ceo).
More nonprofits in Seattle
Explore more
Data for Lighthouse For the Blind Inc (EIN 91-0295070) 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.