Tarrant County Association For the Blind

EIN: 751228722 501(c)(3) Human Services

Fort Worth, TX

Total Revenue
$7,466,535
Total Expenses
$5,486,756
Total Assets
$8,699,499
Net Assets
$7,650,601
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1935
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Platt L Allen III
Phone
8173323341
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Tarrant County Association For the Blind, founded in 1935, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF FORT WORTH IS TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER BLIND AND SIGNIFICANTLY VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIORS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CLIENT SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,575,659 Revenue: $11,453,768

Blind Employment - The Lighthouse is the largest employer of the blind in Tarrant County and creates jobs for the visually impaired. Approximately seventy percent of working-age blind adults are...

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Blind Employment - The Lighthouse is the largest employer of the blind in Tarrant County and creates jobs for the visually impaired. Approximately seventy percent of working-age blind adults are unemployed, which contributes to increased poverty levels and isolation. To help visually impaired individuals remain independent and stay connected to their communities, the Lighthouse manages an industrial operation that provides meaningful and competitive employment. This professional workforce of blind laborers manufactures and/or packages a variety of products including fast pack shipping containers, energy dissipating pads, copy paper, spiral wound tubes, drug test kits, and eyeglasses. These products are sold by a supportive sales team generating revenue to pay the wages and full benefits of the blind employees.

Program 2
Expenses: $429,213 Revenue: $19,451

Client Services - In addition to employing the blind, our Client Services team addresses the unique challenges that impact the blind community as a result of their disability. Client Services is...

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Client Services - In addition to employing the blind, our Client Services team addresses the unique challenges that impact the blind community as a result of their disability. Client Services is administered by a staff of licensed/degreed and caring professionals who provide the following ongoing support at no charge to the visually disabled community: Independent Living Skills; Orientation and Mobility (White Cane Training); Assistive Technology; Braille Instruction; Support Groups; Resource Referral Network; and Cooking Without Looking Classes. In addition to providing basic support for those with a visual disability, our client services team plans events and social activities to inspire long-term relationships and connections, encourages the development of hobbies, and promotes exciting volunteer opportunities. Regardless of the level of vision loss, a customized program for each client is created based upon the initial assessment and expressed personal goals. Although vision loss creates barriers, many can be eliminated or minimized with access to information, training and education. The Lighthouse Promise: Companionship for Life to the Blind!

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $813,112
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,131
Other Revenue $6,643,292
TOTAL REVENUE $7,466,535

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,086,532
Fundraising Expenses $184,581
Program Expenses $4,004,872
Other Expenses $4,400,224
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,486,756

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,466,535 $5,658,235 +0.3%
Expenses $5,486,756 $6,147,240 -0.1%
Net Income $1,979,779 $-489,005 -5.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
80
Volunteers
16

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
0
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$227,344
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PLATT ALLEN III PRESIDENT/CEO 40.0
Key Emp
$206,343 $21,001 $227,344
Garry Coufal Head of Industrial Operations 1.0
Highest
$93,889 $2,817 $96,706
Larry Badgley Head of Accounting & Finance 1.0
Highest
$96,623 $0 $96,623
Marian Frymire Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mitchell Moses Secretary 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Brown Board member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandy Gonzalez Board member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis P Shingleton President 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Moten Treasurer 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Theresa Berend Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Jennifer Deakins Past President 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Blake Billings Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jordan Jayson Board Member 1.0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $7,466,535 $5,486,756 $8,699,499 $1,979,779
2022 $5,658,235 $6,147,240 $7,217,299 $-489,005
2021 $4,516,881 $5,339,513 $6,706,632 $-822,632
2020 $4,696,704 $5,013,752 $7,341,928 $-317,048
2019 $5,960,695 $5,893,664 $6,916,581 $67,031
2018 $5,898,304 $6,269,317 $6,520,539 $-371,013
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