Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sarasota, Florida, registered in 1986, with $2,882,141 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7318 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243 EIN 59-2591136 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.9M
▲ 66.0% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.6M
Net assets
$5.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +9% 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 Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc: 26 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7318 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
- City
- Sarasota
- State
- Florida
- Subcategory
- Heart & Circulatory Diseases
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $2.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $185KNet assets $5.7M
Operating margin
9.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$185K
Net assets
$5.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,882,141▲66.0% | $2,616,455▲39.0% | $5,663,267▲19.1% | $5,848,599▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,736,617▲1.1% | $1,881,797▲26.6% | $4,753,716▲5.1% | $4,910,473▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,718,494▼14.4% | $1,486,773▲4.8% | $4,523,116▼11.6% | $4,649,002▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,008,087▲41.8% | $1,418,241▲1.5% | $5,118,810▲22.5% | $5,251,623▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,415,986▲0.3% | $1,397,705▼8.1% | $4,178,871▲4.2% | $4,501,114▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,411,771▼18.3% | $1,520,680▲4.1% | $4,012,072▼1.2% | $4,069,392▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,727,338▲20.5% | $1,461,388▼5.5% | $4,058,860▲4.3% | $4,161,671▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,433,129▼7.9% | $1,547,004▲6.5% | $3,891,365▲3.4% | $3,994,962▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,555,770▲8.7% | $1,452,662▲3.1% | $3,762,956▲1.9% | $3,830,175▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,430,937▲4.5% | $1,408,413▲6.2% | $3,691,058▼5.5% | $3,802,651▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,369,323 | $1,326,679▲7.2% | $3,906,635▲4.3% | $4,030,521▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,237,992▲0.4% | $3,744,543▲20.8% | $3,858,134▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,233,256▲0.1% | $3,099,157▲3.0% | $3,187,416▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,231,634▲27.7% | $3,008,873▲2.4% | $3,111,676▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $964,589 | $2,938,394 | $3,040,183 | 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.
Grants received · $3.6M total
21 grants to Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc totaling $3.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2591136, based in Sarasota, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's EIN?
- Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2591136.
- How much revenue does Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc report?
- Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc reported $2,882,141 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mana-sota Lighthouse For the Blind Inc (EIN 59-2591136) 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.