Nonprofit · EIN 59-2288754
LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC
Also known as VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,067,160 | $1,193,853 | -$126,693 | $1,559,618 | $423,325 | $1,136,293 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $977,647 | $967,657 | $9,990 | $1,613,889 | $337,629 | $1,276,260 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $803,094 | $887,479 | -$84,385 | $1,510,125 | $331,899 | $1,178,226 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $964,148
- of which government grants
- $800,669
- Program service revenue
- $399
- Investment income
- $60,477
- Net rental income
- $3,600
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $40,248
- Net income from fundraising events
- $42,510
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,974
- Other revenue
- $42,136
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,558
- Other salaries and wages
- $579,470
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $832,219
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,600
- Accounting fees
- $9,500
- Occupancy
- $51,137
- Travel
- $16,483
- Depreciation
- $21,386
- Program services (functional)
- $1,095,806
- Management and general (functional)
- $98,047
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,613,889
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,559,618
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $423,325
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,136,293
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $599,729
- Publicly traded securities
- $561,519
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,136,293
- Gross receipts
- $1,534,639
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA TORRANCE | CEO Officer | 40 | $80,558 |
| YOLANDA CARLSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JADE CHRISTIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JACKIE EICHHOEFER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG INGRAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| OWEN MCCAUL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA MILLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY TISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBI TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA TORRANCE | CEO Officer | 40 | $67,829 | $17,403 |
| JACKIE EICHHOEFER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAHLIA FLOWERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA GILLETTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG INGRAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MCCANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OWEN MCCAUL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBY MORO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA NEELY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SWAINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA TORRANCE | CEO Officer | 40 | $64,531 |
| YOLANDA CARLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JADA CHRISTIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOUG INGRAM | BAORD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MIKE MCCANS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| OWEN MCCAUL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOANNA NEELY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NEIL RAMBANA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3071 HIGHLAND OAKS TER, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301-3841
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTINA TORRANCE, 3571 HIGHLAND OAKS TERRACE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
- Signed the 990
- KRISTINA TORRANCE, CEO
- Phone
- (850) 942-3658
- Return prepared by
- WATSON & ASSOCIATES PA CPAS
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,095,806 · revenue $399
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2288754
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,559,618
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,534,639
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,067,160 | $1,193,853 | $1,559,618 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $977,647 | $967,657 | $1,613,889 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $803,094 | $887,479 | $1,510,125 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $864,928 | $847,635 | $1,556,496 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 59-2288754).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC is 59-2288754.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KRISTINA TORRANCE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,558 (KRISTINA TORRANCE, CEO).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,067,160, expenses of $1,193,853 and total assets of $1,559,618 at year end.
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