Lighthouse International
81% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lighthouse International is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1942, with $4,852,526 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
250 W 64th St, New York, NY, 10023 EIN 13-1096620 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.9M
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$743K
Net assets
$71.0M
Employees
0
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 rating81% to programs · $0 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 International: 81% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating1146 mo reserves · +85% 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 International: 1146 mo reserves · +85% margin earns a B+ 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 International: 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 International: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
What they do
Lgi partnership with the adapt community network preschool continued with an lgi teacher for the visually impaired working in the preschool to identify and treat children with vision loss, and to modify the school environment to accommodate students with vision impairment. the model included the development of a teacher training program to further expand education for teachers working with children with vision impairment and to expand lgi's reach.
Youth and teen programs include rehabilitation, education, and recreational classes and activities to individuals ages 6-21, including: a saturday youth skills program for those aged 6-13; a youth transition program for those ages 14-21; and a youth employment program for visually impaired students who wish to secure paying jobs in the community.
Contact & location
- Address
- 250 W 64th St, New York, NY, 10023
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $20.0M (FY2013) to $4.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities -$35.7MNet assets $71.0M
Operating margin
84.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.3M
Total liabilities
-$35.7M
Net assets
$71.0M
Salaries & benefits
$441K
59% of expenses
Board members
8
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,852,526▲6.9% | $743,290▲12.8% | $70,992,664▲10.8% | $35,263,476▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,538,357▼22.5% | $659,165▼7.6% | $64,097,400▲19.4% | $34,425,812▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,855,693▼42.8% | $713,183▼89.9% | $53,688,433▼6.6% | $32,050,922▼49.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,241,039▲301% | $7,036,850▲296% | $57,471,199▼66.2% | $63,392,438▼65.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,554,273▼60.5% | $1,777,451▲126% | $169,965,103▲2.0% | $181,622,188▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,469,646▲12.2% | $784,917▼88.6% | $166,561,193▲6.7% | $180,285,221▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,766,711▼16.6% | $6,879,508▲7.4% | $156,080,734▼3.6% | $172,012,054▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,915,141▼44.6% | $6,403,050▼18.3% | $161,954,564▲2.5% | $178,585,542▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,474,405▼92.2% | $7,840,632▼25.0% | $158,042,154▲0.5% | $177,307,509▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $159,305,629▲1741% | $10,455,206▼18.1% | $157,181,906▲850% | $177,698,423▲117% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,654,084▼56.8% | $12,766,519▼39.9% | $16,539,230▼34.8% | $82,041,768▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,009,935 | $21,230,908▼17.0% | $25,353,431▲52.0% | $85,286,584▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,574,630▼4.8% | $16,682,258▼28.5% | $83,286,844▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,862,020▼12.0% | $23,339,080▼39.7% | $90,471,699▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,533,201 | $38,720,355 | $98,370,290 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: William H Seiple — $263,856 (35.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William H Seiple | Chief Research Officer | 35 | $263,856 |
| Cheryl A Pemberton-graves | Chief Volunteer Officer | 0.9 | $2,755 |
| Michael Boyd | Director of Building Svcs | 0.3 | $986 |
| Calvin W Roberts Md | President & Ceo | 0.1 | — |
| Eric Maidenberg | Secretary | 0.1 | — |
| James M Dubin | Chairman | 0.1 | — |
| Lauren Doody | Chief Financial Officer | 0.1 | — |
| Lawrence E Goldschmidt | Vice Chair & Treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Marios Damianides | Assistant Treasurer | 0.1 | — |
| Nicole R Hart | Gc & Chief Compliance Officer | 0.1 | — |
| Paul D Misiti | Chief Operating Officer | 0.1 | — |
| Pauline Raiff | Immediate Past Chair | 0.1 | — |
| Ronald G Weiner | Deputy Chair (thru 12/09/2024) | 0.1 | — |
| Thomas G Kahn | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Thomas S T Gimbel | Director | 0.1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| None | — | — |
Grants received · $1.2M total
21 grants to Lighthouse International totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $180,690 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $31,400 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | Mildred a. kelly fund | 2024 | $10,193 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $174,050 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $30,540 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Research | 2023 | $22,421 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For general operating support | 2023 | $10,039 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $8,704 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $202,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $21,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $203,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $5,550 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $204,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2018 | $10,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $5,280 |
Grants made · $6.5M in FY2021
1 grant totaling $6.5M in FY2021. All grants made by Lighthouse International →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Filomen M Dagostino Greenberg Music School Inc | To operate music school | $6,457,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lighthouse International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lighthouse International is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1096620, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lighthouse International's EIN?
- Lighthouse International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1096620.
- How much revenue does Lighthouse International report?
- Lighthouse International reported $4,852,526 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Lighthouse International's spending goes to programs?
- Lighthouse International spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Lighthouse International have?
- CharityIndex grades Lighthouse International A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Lighthouse International's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Lighthouse International's latest Form 990 is $263,856, paid to William H Seiple (Chief Research Officer).
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Data for Lighthouse International (EIN 13-1096620) 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.