MANA-SOTA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEY

Phone

9413591404

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

MANA-SOTA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49% operating deficit.

Mission

LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY VISION LOSS SO THEY MAY ENJOY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $870,153

ADL - ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING - A 6 WEEK COURSE OFFERED TO ALL CLIENTS FROM PRE-ETS TO OLDER BLIND. THE STANDARDS FOR ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS INCLUDES ASSESSING EACH CLIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS...

ADL - ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING - A 6 WEEK COURSE OFFERED TO ALL CLIENTS FROM PRE-ETS TO OLDER BLIND. THE STANDARDS FOR ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS INCLUDES ASSESSING EACH CLIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, TEACHING PURPOSEFUL, ADAPTIVE DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND GIVING CLIENTS A "MENTAL TOOLBOX" TO AID THEM WITH PERFORMING DAY TO DAY COMMON TASKS INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED IN A GROUP SETTING, MEETING ONCE WEEKLY, FOR A SERIES OF SIX WEEKS. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM IS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND GROUP SETTINGS TO HELP WITH THE THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF VISION LOSS AND THE GRIEVING OF THEIR OLD WAY OF LIFE.

Program 2

Revenue: $9,160

AT - THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY USE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENCE, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS WHERE APPLICABLE. THE LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM POTENTIAL IN DAILY LIFE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $962,533

PRE-ETS/VR TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICESSTUDENTS AND ADULTS RE-ADAPTING TO THE WORKFORCE LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY, PRACTICAL JOB READINESS SKILLS...

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,656,219

Program Service Revenue $9,160

Investment Income $303,722

Other Revenue $69,324

TOTAL REVENUE $2,038,425

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,217,768

Fundraising Expenses $602,175

Program Expenses $1,851,634

Other Expenses $820,225

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,037,993

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,038,425	$2,882,141	-0.3%
Expenses	$3,037,993	$2,616,455	+0.2%
Net Income	$-999,568	$265,686	-4.8%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$115,761

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEY	CEO	40.00	Officer	$115,680	$81	$115,761
ROBERT OLSEN	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR PHIL AMES	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH KITCHNER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JESSICA MARK	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLINA SALAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE KENNEDY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ENGER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN MARCLEY	DIRECTOR	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	$2,038,425	$3,037,993	$5,012,625	$-999,568
2024	$2,882,141	$2,616,455	$5,848,599	$265,686
2023	$1,736,617	$1,881,797	$4,910,473	$-145,180
2022	$1,718,494	$1,486,773	$4,649,002	$231,721
2021	$2,008,087	$1,418,241	$5,251,623	$589,846
2020	$1,415,986	$1,397,705	$4,501,114	$18,281
2019	$1,411,771	$1,520,680	$4,069,392	$-108,909
2018	$1,727,338	$1,461,388	$4,161,671	$265,950

MANA-SOTA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC