Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision.
About
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides education, training, advocacy, and community for blind individuals in California and around the world. Founded and based in San Francisco since 1902, the LightHouse is one of the largest and most established comprehensive blindness organizations in North America, with a wide variety of programs to suit a wide variety of needs, as well as a rich network of blindness advocates and professionals. Each year: - 650 of our students learn to use a white cane and other skills needed to stay active and independent. - 320 of our students get training in technology ranging from basic keyboarding skills to talking GPS and cell phone apps specifically for people who are blind. - 100 young people participate in our enrichment programs such as STEAM activities, job and college prep, and outdoor adventures. - 180 of our deaf-blind students learn skills like braille and receive accessible tech equipment. - 420 of our campers enjoy a quintessential camp experience at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa. - 60 of our blind jobseekers gain skills needed for employment. - 1,300 blind people buy more than 5,000 low vision and blindness tools at Adaptations Store. - 650 of our volunteers give their time to further our mission.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The lighthouse promotes the equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through blindness skills training, employment programs, enchanted hills camp and other services.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The lighthouse promotes the equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through blindness skills training, employment programs, enchanted hills camp and other services.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 1155 Market Street 10th Floor, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94103.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 160 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,885,002.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1958.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $8,257,945 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,075,502 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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