West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
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About this organization
Mission
Promote independence & self-reliance for the visually impaired through job opportunities.
About
We provide employment in an integrated work environment for approximately 55 blind and visually impaired or handicapped employees. Projects include manufacture of writing instruments & markers, sewing of canvas and laundry bags for state and federal government contracts; packaging & shipping of beverage base.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The west texas lighthouse for the blind exists to serve people who are blind or visually impaired with job training and competitive employment. we teach them skills which they can use here or elsewhere to support themselves and their families. we encourage them to accept personal responsibility for their economic well being and social development. this promotes individual independence and self-reliance.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Promote independence & self-reliance for the visually impaired through job opportunities.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as TX, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2001 AUSTIN, SAN ANGELO, TX, 769038705.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 79 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $403,677.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1963.
- The organization pays $787,528 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.