Nonprofit · EIN 53-0196609
COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,070,931 | $6,216,210 | -$145,279 | $3,949,041 | $1,941,798 | $2,007,243 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,316,543 | $6,247,293 | $69,250 | $3,108,884 | $962,832 | $2,146,052 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $523,650
- of which government grants
- $130,925
- Program service revenue
- $5,474,098
- Investment income
- $71,894
- Other revenue
- $1,289
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $210,022
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,062,721
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,074,326
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $60,860
- Occupancy
- $360,080
- Travel
- $34,038
- Depreciation
- $20,903
- Program services (functional)
- $4,451,373
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,563,946
- Fundraising (functional)
- $200,891
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,108,884
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,949,041
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,941,798
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,007,243
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,656
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,576,750
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,917,243
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $90,000
- Gross receipts
- $6,070,931
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY J CANCELOSI | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $169,827 | $22,603 |
| VENCER COTTON | PROJECT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,117 | $9,462 |
| SHAWN CALLAWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $17,592 | $0 |
| AMY DUFRANE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DEEGAN MD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOWARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER (END SEP 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB IRVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIKRAM AGARWAL | DIRECTOR (END SEP 2024) Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BURDEN | DIRECTOR (END AUG 2024) Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CECELIA ROYSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY J CANCELOSI | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $163,881 | $21,519 |
| VENCER COTTON | PROJECT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,961 | $2,396 |
| SHAWN CALLAWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $14,252 | $0 |
| AMY DUFRANE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM DEEGAN MD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJIVE MATHUR | CO-CHAIR (END FEB 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HOWARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIKRAM AGARWAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BURDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB IRVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CECLIA ROYSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1825 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1202
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REBECCA LIKO, 1825 K STREET NW 1103, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
- Signed the 990
- REBECCA LIKO, INTERIM CEO
- Phone
- (202) 454-6400
- Website
- WWW.CLB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RUBINO AND COMPANY CHARTERED
Mission
TO PROVIDE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE IN THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AREA, AND NATIONWIDE WHERE APPROPRIATE, WITH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND INFORMATION THAT ADVANCE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO ATTAIN INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- GOVERNMENT:COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND'S (CLB) EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT ENSURES THAT ALL CONSUMERS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND WHO WANT TO BE EMPLOYED HAVE THE SKILLS, RESOURCES AND NECESSARY TRAINING TO OBTAIN A JOB AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE. CLB HIRES INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH OUR CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.Expenses $3,733,682 · revenue $5,230,344
- REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT:CLB OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED REASSERT CONTROL AND INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR LIVES. CONSUMERS DEVELOP SKILLS THAT ALLOW INDEPENDENT LIVING AT HOME, SCHOOL, WORK, AND IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $327,871
- PROGRAM SUPPORT:THIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ALL OF THE PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, INTAKE AND ENTRY IN A CONSUMER DATABASE, ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORIZATIONS, CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS, TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS, AND OTHER ADMINSTRATIVE DUTIES AS NEEDED.Expenses $250,197
- LOW VISION PROGRAM:COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR REMAINING SIGHT AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE. OUR LOW-VISION EYE CARE SPECIALISTS ASSESS FUNCTIONAL VISION AND IDENTIFY CHALLENGES IN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS READING, MOBILITY, AND PERSONAL CARE. BASED ON EACH PATIENT'S UNIQUE NEEDS, WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLINICAL EVALUATIONS, OPTICAL AIDS (INCLUDING ENHANCED LENSES, MAGNIFIERS, AND ADAPTIVE LIGHTING), AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES THAT SUPPORT CONTINUED WORK, LEARNING, AND SAFE INDEPENDENT LIVING. WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE LOW VISION CLINIC ALSO CONNECTS PATIENTS TO REHABILITATION SERVICES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE.Expenses $113,998 · revenue $243,754
- CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS:THESE PROGRAMS START AT BIRTH TO HELP BUILD THE SKILLS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE NECESSARY FOR FUTURE INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ANNUAL EVENTS, BRAILLE BOOK CLUB, HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, READING RALLY, SUMMER CAMPS, EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, TEEN GROUPS AND PARENT WORKSHOPS.Expenses $19,681
- TECHNOLOGY TRAINING:COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND PROVIDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, ACCESS INFORMATION, AND PERFORM DAILY TASKS INDEPENDENTLY. CONSUMERS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY THE TOOLS AND FEATURES BEST SUITED TO THEIR NEEDS, FOLLOWED BY HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PROFICIENCY. TRAINING INCLUDES THE USE OF ADAPTIVE SOFTWARE AND DEVICESSUCH AS SCREEN READERS, MAGNIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE BARRIERS, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, AND SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS.Expenses $5,944
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0196609
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,949,041
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,070,931
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,070,931 | $6,216,210 | $3,949,041 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,316,543 | $6,247,293 | $3,108,884 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,652,562 | $5,481,812 | $2,930,012 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 53-0196609).
Questions about COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
- What is the EIN of COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND is 53-0196609.
- Is COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REBECCA LIKO.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,827 (ANTHONY J CANCELOSI, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,070,931, expenses of $6,216,210 and total assets of $3,949,041 at year end.
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