2025-08-05T07:00:48-05:00 2024-09-30 351356555 DONOVAN PC 5151 E US HWY 36 AVON IN 46123 990 2023-10-01 592591136 MANA-SOTA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC MANA 9413591404 7318 N TAMIAMI TRAIL SARASOTA FL 34243 ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEY CEO 9413591404 2025-08-05 1 0 ABIGAIL HEDGES CPA P02058156 3177456411 2025-08-05 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS CENTER INC ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEY 7318 N TAMIAMI TRAIL SARASOTA FL 34243 2971830 0 X LIGHTHOUSEEDUCATIONCENTER.ORG X 1985 FL LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY VISION LOSS SO THEY MAY ENJOY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. 9 9 44 12 0 0 1549466 2566657 0 0 104015 264815 83136 50669 1736617 2882141 0 0 0 0 1452062 1927794 0 0 534962 429735 688661 1881797 2616455 -145180 265686 4910473 5848599 156757 185332 4753716 5663267 X LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY VISION LOSS SO THEY MAY ENJOY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. 0 0 830228 ADL - ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING - A 6 WEEK COURSE OFFERED TO ALL CLIENTS FROM PRE-ETS TO OLDER BLIND. THE STANDARDS FOR ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS INCLUDES ASSESSING EACH CLIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, TEACHING PURPOSEFUL, ADAPTIVE DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND GIVING CLIENTS A "MENTAL TOOLBOX" TO AID THEM WITH PERFORMING DAY TO DAY COMMON TASKS INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED IN A GROUP SETTING, MEETING ONCE WEEKLY, FOR A SERIES OF SIX WEEKS. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM IS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND GROUP SETTINGS TO HELP WITH THE THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF VISION LOSS AND THE GRIEVING OF THEIR OLD WAY OF LIFE. 372666 AT - THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY USE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENCE, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS WHERE APPLICABLE. THE LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM POTENTIAL IN DAILY LIFE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT. 571406 PRE-ETS/VR TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICESSTUDENTS AND ADULTS RE-ADAPTING TO THE WORKFORCE LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY, PRACTICAL JOB READINESS SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN EVERYDAY LIFE. 9753 19896 LUMINATION LOW VISION STORE FORMERLY CALLED PEEPERS, THIS STORE FEATURES PRODUCTS GEARED TOWARD PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION, WHETHER CLIENTS OR NOT. LUMINATION'S MAGNIFICATION CONSULTANTS OFFER ONE TO ONE CONSULTATIONS, BASED ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE MOST APPROPRIATE TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICULAR EYE CONDITION. PEEPERS OPENED A WEBSTORE IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 DESIGNED TO SELL LESS CONSULTATIVE PRODUCTS, AND IN 2024 WAS REBRANDED AS LUMINATION, AND THE STORE FEATURES ITEMS FOR USE IN THE HOME AND OFFICE, TALKING MEDICAL DEVICES AND ALARMS, AND WILL SOON BE A RETAILER OF RAY-BAN META GLASSES. 9753 19896 1784053 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 51 1 44 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 FL X THE ORGANIZATION 9413591404 7318 N TAMIAMI TRAIL SARASOTA FL 34243 ROBERT OLSEN PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR PHIL AMES VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD DRAPER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR JESSICA MARK SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS ENGER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSH KITCHNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEAN MARCLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROLINA SALAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE TINSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDRA ELMAN-FOLEY CEO 40.00 X 107945 0 3490 107945 0 3490 1 0 0 0 0 31077 899108 1636472 2566657 259379 259379 5436 0 5436 5436 5436 94948 31077 64175 30773 30773 32130 25514 6616 6616 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 13280 13280 13280 2882141 19896 0 295588 111461 86557 6558 18346 1551262 1204742 88282 258238 22440 17356 2761 2323 115478 89489 13792 12197 127153 98498 7578 21077 103825 81119 9780 12926 2009 2009 189694 35311 154383 30154 583 516 29055 38124 17475 14634 6015 99030 71665 18141 9224 57263 34746 17302 5215 56218 21509 31408 3301 392 392 31655 31655 38462 32815 3055 2592 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 32274 27499 4715 60 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 9409 9409 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 152 142 10 2616455 1784053 297440 534962 39309 135678 502706 163563 265980 16516 11000 38109 55410 1381604 685326 230822 696278 3902200 4673178 17248 11075 4910473 5848599 149100 181795 7657 3537 156757 185332 X 1176213 2747092 3577503 2916175 4753716 5663267 4910473 5848599 265686 643865 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1337110 1620915 1605840 1549466 2562532 8675863 1337110 1620915 1605840 1549466 2562532 8675863 1262154 7413709 83025 92878 107266 104015 257370 644554 34898 34898 3981 2746 4530 84246 13280 108783 9464098 6616 0.78340 0.91190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3902200 651380 1572427 2009 2979144 3599486 476295 170677 2904 3902200 4482606 -723355 159765 3599486 3613470 300000 727025 154376 3513 4482606 3530392 239621 152904 3639 3613470 0.57629 0.42371 1 0 60000 60000 558960 512897 46063 629577 77126 552451 133067 95303 37764 696278 COMMUNITY FOUND 4673178 F 4673178 X 3523997 643865 643865 2880132 2009 2009 2882141 2614446 0 2614446 2009 2009 2616455 PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS PROVIDE CURRENT INCOME AND LONG TERM PROTECTION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS. PART X, LINE 2: LIGHTHOUSE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. LIGHTHOUSE IS CLASSIFIED AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) AND QUALIFIES FOR DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED STATES REQUIRE LIGHTHOUSE TO EXAMINE ITS TAX POSITIONS FOR UNCERTAIN POSITIONS. LIGHTHOUSE IS NOT AWARE OF ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS, OR THAT WOULD NOT SUSTAIN AN EXAMINATION BY APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. LIGHTHOUSE'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE PENALTIES AND INTEREST AS INCURRED IN ITS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AS A COMPONENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES, WHICH TOTALS $0 FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023. LIGHTHOUSE'S FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE LATER OF THE ORIGINAL OR EXTENDED DUE DATE. ART IN THE DARK 96121 4125 91996 55343 APPEALS 21893 21893 4273 8011 5059 2952 4559 126025 31077 94948 64175 64175 30773 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEY ARE OFFERED A ONE WEEK REVIEW PERIOD IN WHICH TO PROVIDE COMMENTS TO MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY COMMITTEE MEMBERS. COVERED PERSONS MUST ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND REVIEWS ANY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CONFLICTS. INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT PRESENT FOR DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING. THE POLICY INCLUDES PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING, DISCLOSURE, AND ADDRESSING VIOLATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO. TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 FORM 1023 AND 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.