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Lighthouse Of The Big Bend, Inc.

Lighthouse Of The Big Bend, Inc.

Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tax ID59-2288754

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About this organization

Revenue

$799,550

Expenses

$777,256

Website

lighthousebigbend.org

Mission

The mission of Lighthouse of the Big Bend is to enhance the lives of individuals who live with vision loss in the Big Bend area through direct services, community engagement, and education. The purpose of the Lighthouse is to serve individuals who are visually impaired or blind to assist them in regaining, maintaining or increasing their independence in life.

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SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING 5 PROGRAMS: (A) EARLY INTERVENTION/BLIND BABIES PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6 TO FACILITATE THE ATTAINMENT OF CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AT HOME, AND LATER IN LIFE; (B) TRANSITION PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 14 UNTIL GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO TEACH VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF SOCIETY; (C) VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS SEEKING TO OBTAIN, RETAIN, OR REGAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT; (D) INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES, TRAVEL SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, JOB READINESS TRAINING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ACCESS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING INCLUDING COMPUTERS, SMART PHONES, AND TABLETS, PERSONAL/HOME MANAGEMENT, ADAPTIVE KITCHEN SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING (INLUDES BRAILLE, KEYBOARDING, WRITING SKILLS), MAGNIFICATION, LIGHTING, ECCENTRIC VIEWING, ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS COUNSELING, AND SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING; (E) EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-12 TO TEACH COMPENSATORY OR FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS INCLUDING COMMUINICATION MODES, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, RECREATION AND LEISURE SKILLS, CAREER EDUCATION, USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND VISUAL EFFICIENCY SKILLS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of lighthouse of the big bend is to enhance the lives of individuals living with vision loss in the big bend area through direct services, community engagement, and education.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The mission of lighthouse of the big bend is to enhance the lives of individuals living with vision loss in the big bend area through direct services, community engagement, and education.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of FL.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 3071 HIGHLAND OAKS TERRACE, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32301 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 18 employees.
  • 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $73,105.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1983.
  • 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 $527,230 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $42 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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