Nonprofit · EIN 75-1228722
TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Tax-exempt · FT WORTH, TX 76104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,769,339 | $5,836,964 | $932,375 | $11,505,362 | $1,097,340 | $10,408,022 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,466,535 | $5,486,756 | $1,979,779 | $8,699,499 | $1,048,898 | $7,650,601 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $5,658,235 | $6,147,240 | -$489,005 | $7,217,299 | $1,795,107 | $5,422,192 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,053,976
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,841
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,542,313
- Other revenue
- $5,701,522
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $353,761
- Other salaries and wages
- $629,302
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,221,592
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $37,704
- Travel
- $3,687
- Depreciation
- $88,465
- Program services (functional)
- $4,487,851
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,220,954
- Fundraising (functional)
- $128,159
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,699,499
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,505,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,097,340
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,408,022
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,763,605
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,063,620
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,344,402
- Gross receipts
- $13,279,846
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1935
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATT ALLEN III | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $229,451 | $13,529 |
| Roderic Nelson | Head of Sales Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,685 | $6,098 |
| Marian Frymire | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Moses | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brown | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandy Gonzalez | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Moten | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Jayson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Kate Walters | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATT ALLEN III | PRESIDENT/CEO Key employee | 40 | $206,343 | $21,001 |
| Garry Coufal | Head of Industrial Operations Highest-paid employee | 1 | $93,889 | $2,817 |
| Larry Badgley | Head of Accounting & Finance Highest-paid employee | 1 | $96,623 | $0 |
| Marian Frymire | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Moses | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brown | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandy Gonzalez | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis P Shingleton | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Moten | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Theresa Berend | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jennifer Deakins | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Billings | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Jayson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATT ALLEN III | PRESIDENT/CEO Key employee | 40 | $206,343 | $21,001 |
| Garry Coufal | Head of Industrial Operations Highest-paid employee | 1 | $93,889 | $2,817 |
| Larry Badgley | Head of Accounting & Finance Highest-paid employee | 1 | $96,623 | $0 |
| Marian Frymire | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Moses | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brown | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandy Gonzalez | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis P Shingleton | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Moten | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Theresa Berend | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jennifer Deakins | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Billings | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Jayson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 912 W BROADWAY AVE, FT WORTH, TX 76104-1115
- In care of
- % KIMBERLY ANDING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Platt L Allen III, 912 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE, FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Signed the 990
- Platt L Allen III, President/CEO
- Phone
- (817) 332-3341
- Website
- www.lighthousefw.org
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF FORT WORTH IS TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER BLIND AND SIGNIFICANTLY VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND SENIORS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CLIENT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- Blind Employment - The Lighthouse is the largest employer of the blind in Tarrant County and creates jobs for the visually impaired. Approximately seventy percent of working-age blind adults are unemployed, which contributes to increased poverty levels and isolation. To help visually impaired individuals remain independent and stay connected to their communities, the Lighthouse manages an industrial operation that provides meaningful and competitive employment. This professional workforce of blind laborers manufactures and/or packages a variety of products including fast pack shipping containers, energy dissipating pads, copy paper, spiral wound tubes, drug test kits, and eyeglasses. These products are sold by a supportive sales team generating revenue to pay the wages and full benefits of the blind employees.Expenses $4,165,463 · revenue $5,695,597
- Client Services - In addition to employing the blind, our Client Services team addresses the unique challenges that impact the blind community as a result of their disability. Client Services is administered by a staff of licensed/degreed and caring professionals who provide the following ongoing support at no charge to the visually disabled community: Independent Living Skills; Orientation and Mobility (White Cane Training); Assistive Technology; Braille Instruction; Support Groups; Resource Referral Network; and Cooking Without Looking Classes. In addition to providing basic support for those with a visual disability, our client services team plans events and social activities to inspire long-term relationships and connections, encourages the development of hobbies, and promotes exciting volunteer opportunities. Regardless of the level of vision loss, a customized program for each client is created based upon the initial assessment and expressed personal goals. Although vision loss creates barriers, many can be eliminated or minimized with access to information, training and education. The Lighthouse Promise: Companionship for Life to the Blind!Expenses $322,388 · revenue $5,925
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
- 75-1228722
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,505,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,279,846
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,769,339 | $5,836,964 | $11,505,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,466,535 | $5,486,756 | $8,699,499 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,658,235 | $6,147,240 | $7,217,299 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 75-1228722).
Questions about TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
- What is the EIN of TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND is 75-1228722.
- Is TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION 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 TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION 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 TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION 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 TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Platt L Allen III.
- Who are the officers and directors of TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $229,451 (PLATT ALLEN III, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,769,339, expenses of $5,836,964 and total assets of $11,505,362 at year end.
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