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Lighthouse of Southwest Florida Inc

Lighthouse of Southwest Florida Inc

North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Tax ID59-1665257

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,345,738

Expenses

$1,247,477

Website

lighthouseswfl.org

Mission

The mission of the Lighthouse of SW Florida is to enable people of all ages living with a visual impairment or blindness to remain independent, active and productive in our society.

About

A non profit rehabilitation center committed to ensuring blind and visually impaired persons in a three county area, in conjunction with state of Florida division of blind services, to have the tools, support and opportunities necessary to successfully achieve their desired level of independence. The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, rehabilitation and recreational purposes to provide visually impaired persons with the skills necessary to allow them to achieve their chosen level of independence. The organization also provides early intervention services to families and their children with visual impairments from birth through age three or five.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “A non profit rehabilitation center committed to ensuring blind and visually impaired persons have the tools, support and opportunities necessary to successfully achieve their desired level of independence.”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “A non profit rehabilitation center committed to ensuring blind and visually impaired persons have the tools, support and opportunities necessary to successfully achieve their desired level of independence.”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as FL, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 35 WEST MARIANA AVENUE, NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, 33903.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 27 employees as of 2020.
  • 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 $98,261.
  • The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 8 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1974.
  • 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 O.
  • The organization pays $948,255 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $55,614 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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