SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION (EIN 742818980) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DENISE PEREZ

Phone

3618836553

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $47K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $39,569

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $39,569

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $47,151

TOTAL EXPENSES $47,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$39,569	$546,144	-0.9%
Expenses	$47,151	$43,216	+0.1%
Net Income	$-7,582	$502,928	-1.0%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$415,192

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOSEPH CORTEZ	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CARLSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA SISK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN FLOYD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY AFUSO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN CANINE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TUAN PHUNG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUNSHINE MOORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICKI OOI	DIRECTOR/CEO-STLB	2.00	Officer	$0	$32,852	$415,192

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	$39,569	$47,151	$5,584,788	$-7,582
2024	$546,144	$43,216	$5,348,836	$502,928
2023	$-118,079	$44,037	$4,646,250	$-162,116
2022	$477,309	$45,672	$4,974,274	$431,637
2021	$1,753,163	$9,156	$4,909,498	$1,744,007
2020	$-69,481	$17,009	$3,624,454	$-86,490
2019	$170,360	$21,987	$4,025,335	$148,373

SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION