LIGHTHOUSE CENTER FOR VITAL LIVING

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1921

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARYJANE BURDGE

Phone

2186244828

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

LIGHTHOUSE CENTER FOR VITAL LIVING, founded in 1921, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

FOSTERING VIBRANT LIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS AND OTHER CHALLENGES TO INDEPENDENCE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, THE LIGHTHOUSE OPERATES MANY DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN NORTHERN MN AND NORTHWESTERN WI. AS A RESULT OF OUR COMMITMENT, PEOPLE ARE MAXIMIZING THEIR SELF-RELIANCE AND ARE OPTIMOSTIC ABOUT POSSIBILITIES. OUR PROGRAMS - DELIVERED AT OUR CENTER, IN CLIENTS' HOMES AND IN WORKPLACES - PROVIDE TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS THAT EMPOWER THE WHOLE PERSON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $389,750

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES. SERVING 300+ PEOPLE PER YEAR. WE PROVIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNOLOGY...

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES. SERVING 300+ PEOPLE PER YEAR. WE PROVIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS, INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, DEVICE LOANS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, AND CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SET UP. FOLLOW-UP RESULTS INDICATE MOST CLIENTS ARE USING TECHNOLOGY DAILY AND REPORT SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program 2

Expenses: $389,750

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND OTHER INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, SERVING OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS AND OTHER DISABILITIES. PROVIDING 1:1 SERVICE TO 200+ PEOPLE PER YEAR, PROMOTING...

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND OTHER INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, SERVING OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS AND OTHER DISABILITIES. PROVIDING 1:1 SERVICE TO 200+ PEOPLE PER YEAR, PROMOTING AGING IN PLACE, SAFETY, CONNECTION, QUALITY OF LIFE. DOCUMENTED RESULTS FOR LOW VISION CLIENTS SHOW 15 PERCENTAGE POINT INCREASE ON A VALIDATED TOOL MEASURING FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE. FOR CLIENTS ACROSS DISABILITY AREAS, 90%+ REPORT OUR SERVICES HELP THEM SAY IN THEIR HOMES.

Program 3

Expenses: $600,000

ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS (ATB) REHABILITATION SERVICES: INCLUDES OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR TEENS, ATB TRAINING SERVICES FOR ADULTS AT OUR CENTER OR IN THEIR HOMES. TRAINING IS HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED TO EACH PERSON'S NEEDS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND WORK. WE SERVE 25-40 TEENS PER YEAR AND 20-60 ADULTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $881,297

Program Service Revenue $756,064

Investment Income $-33,508

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,603,853

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,265,573

Fundraising Expenses $47,417

Program Expenses $1,379,500

Other Expenses $697,372

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,962,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,603,853	$1,695,923	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,962,945	$1,747,877	+0.1%
Net Income	$-359,092	$-51,954	+5.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$83,662

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARY JUNNILA	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$78,662	$5,000	$83,662
TODD BRITTAIN	BOARD	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARYJANE BURDGE	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE GAMBLE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BARB LARSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHY MCCARTY	BOARD	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY NORENBERG	BOARD	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE SAUER	BOARD	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,603,853	$1,962,945	$6,293,985	$-359,092
2023	$1,695,923	$1,747,877	$6,031,527	$-51,954
2022	$6,240,608	$1,368,909	$5,715,922	$4,871,699
2021	$1,499,575	$1,338,390	$1,822,072	$161,185
2020	$1,028,761	$1,075,975	$1,727,442	$-47,214
2019	$978,751	$1,032,898	$1,653,726	$-54,147
2018	$983,840	$1,003,237	$1,683,890	$-19,397