The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc.
The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Our Mission: We empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities
About
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INC. IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER IN WASHINGTON STATE, WITH A FACILITY IN SEATTLE AND ANOTHER IN SPOKANE. A THIRD MANUFACTURING FACILITY IS LOCATED IN SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. THESE FACILITIES PRODUCE PARTS FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, EQUIPMENT FOR THE MILITARY, AND PRODUCTS FOR THE OFFICE SETTING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ELEVEN BASE SUPPLY CENTERS ON MILITARY PROPERTIES IN WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA, AND NEVADA. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN CALIFORNIA AND ALABAMA.THE LIGHTHOUSE HAS NEARLY 500 EMPLOYEES ACROSS ITS 17 LOCATIONS. OVER HALF ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE DEAFBLIND AND BLIND WITH OTHER DISABILITIES, WORK AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING PRODUCTION, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE, AND PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE LIGHTHOUSE IS A WORLD-CLASS MANUFACTURER AND SERVICE PROVIDER, PLACING EMPHASIS ON QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DELIVERY, AND PRICE. THE LIGHTHOUSE ADHERES TO HIGH STANDARDS, AND IS AS9100 REV D ACCREDITED AND ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED. THE LIGHTHOUSE DEDICATES SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO EMPLOYEE TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND ACCOMMODATIONS, AND PROACTIVELY PREPARES PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “We empower people who are blind, deafblind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.”.
Their activities were defined as: “We empower people who are blind, deafblind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as WA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 2501 SOUTH PLUM STREET, SEATTLE, WA, 98144.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 575 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,979,530.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1918.
- The organization pays $8,749,020 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $169,189 in fundraising expenses.
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