Nonprofit · EIN 91-0295070
LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $98,108,860 | $104,554,927 | -$6,446,067 | $65,825,340 | $11,298,667 | $54,526,673 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $98,512,971 | $98,337,821 | $175,150 | $72,521,863 | $16,563,326 | $55,958,537 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $81,869,254 | $88,833,716 | -$6,964,462 | $69,887,568 | $15,501,356 | $54,386,212 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,000,971
- of which government grants
- $382,883
- Program service revenue
- $92,149,783
- Investment income
- $1,708,172
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $444,304
- Other revenue
- $249,934
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,544,558
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,057,893
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $32,961,502
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $152,095
- Accounting fees
- $767,585
- Occupancy
- $3,095
- Travel
- $123,584
- Depreciation
- $2,220,545
- Program services (functional)
- $91,911,975
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,594,016
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,936
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,521,863
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,825,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,298,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,526,673
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,939,531
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,981,023
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $54,526,673
- Gross unrelated business income
- $53,910
- Gross receipts
- $112,964,092
- Employees
- 505
- Volunteers
- 78
- Year formed
- 1918
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ABBOTT | PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 07/25) Officer | 39 | $285,320 | $33,626 |
| SCOTT NICOLAUS | DIRECTOR OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $240,250 | $13,687 |
| PATRICK O'HARA | COO/INTERIM PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 39 | $210,841 | $23,254 |
| RABI GUPTA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER Officer | 39 | $191,473 | $24,463 |
| REMONA COWSER | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT VA MEDICAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,818 | $29,299 |
| MELANIE WIMMENAUER | VP SERVICE BUSINESS AND BASE SUPPLY CE Officer | 40 | $153,009 | $19,325 |
| ANNA SHAGAS | OPTOMETRIST, LOW VISION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,354 | $12,741 |
| MICHAEL LEIFSON | MATERIALS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,354 | $27,139 |
| AMY KOEHL | VP OF EMPLOYEE & COMMUNITY SERVICES Officer | 40 | $142,831 | $20,563 |
| RONALD WAGNER | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES (THRU 11/24) Officer | 40 | $140,316 | $11,330 |
| DIANA CROMBIE | VP OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS Officer | 40 | $130,804 | $18,254 |
| RONALD BEIGH | AEROSPACE DIVISION MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,094 | $14,573 |
| CHARLES DOBBS | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $122,264 | $16,411 |
| HAROLD EGLER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL REED | TRUSTEE (THRU 11/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN CHAFFEE | TRUSTEE (THRU 05/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CRADDOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EUGENE KETTLER | TRUSTEE (THRU 05/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JANUSAUSKAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY MACKENSTADT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISAAC MARSHALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY MCKENNA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PEDERSEN | TRUSTEE (THRU 09/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LACHELLE SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KIDD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WITWER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WIENS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ABBOTT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 39 | $283,830 | $36,711 |
| PATRICK OHARA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $211,328 | $23,821 |
| RABI GUPTA | CFO & TREASURER Officer | 39 | $193,754 | $17,775 |
| REMONA COWSER | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT VA MEDICAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,890 | $27,968 |
| SCOTT NICOLAUS | DIRECTOR OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,927 | $8,070 |
| MELANIE WIMMENAUER | VP OF SERVICE BUSINESS & BASE SUPPLY CENTERS Officer | 40 | $153,199 | $19,892 |
| ANNA SHAGAS | OPTOMETRIST, LOW VISION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,569 | $12,407 |
| RONALD WAGNER | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Officer | 40 | $149,120 | $12,821 |
| MICHAEL LIEFSON | MATERIALS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,025 | $26,085 |
| AMY KOEHL | VP OF EMPLOYEE & COMMUNITY SERVICES Officer | 40 | $135,869 | $19,398 |
| DIANA CROMBIE | VP OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS Officer | 40 | $130,647 | $18,821 |
| SCOTT BANDO | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,371 | $28,809 |
| CHARLES DOBBS | VP OF ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $119,789 | $17,442 |
| PAUL REED | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN CHAFFEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CHIARELLI | TRUSTEE (THRU 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD EGLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MACKENSTADT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PEDERSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDE JOHNSON | TRUSTEE (THRU 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ROWLEY | TRUSTEE (THRU 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JANUSAUSKAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CRADDOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC MARSHALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LACHELLE SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WITWER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KIDD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ABBOTT | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 39 | $336,412 | $34,911 |
| PATRICK OHARA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $259,132 | $24,658 |
| RABI GUPTA | CFO & TREASURER Officer | 39 | $207,468 | $9,567 |
| MELANIE WIMMENAUER | VP OF SERVICE BUSINESS & BSC'S Officer | 40 | $162,865 | $20,442 |
| REMONA COWSER | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,254 | $27,964 |
| RONALD WAGNER | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Officer | 40 | $161,968 | $13,469 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | AEROSPACE DIVISION MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,447 | $28,308 |
| ANNA SHAGAS | OPTOMETRIST, LOW VISION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,927 | $12,776 |
| DIANA CROMBIE | VP OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS Officer | 40 | $140,723 | $19,636 |
| AMY KOEHL | VP OF EMPLOYEE & COMMUNITY SERVICES Officer | 40 | $140,294 | $19,636 |
| SCOTT NICOLAUS | DIRECTOR OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,618 | $8,214 |
| DANA VAN DUSSEN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,064 | $18,031 |
| CHARLES DOBBS | VP OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Officer | 40 | $117,172 | $13,160 |
| PAUL REED | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN CHAFFEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CHIARELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD EGLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LWALI | TRUSTEE (THRU 11/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY MACKENSTADT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PEDERSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA PIERSON | TRUSTEE (THRU 10/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNETT PROWS | TRUSTEE (THRU 11/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDE JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ROWLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY WIENS | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JANUSAUSKAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 S PLUM ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-4711
- In care of
- % NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY TTEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PATRICK O'HARA, 2501 SOUTH PLUM STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98144
- Signed the 990
- PATRICK O'HARA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (206) 322-4200
- Website
- WWW.LHBLIND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
WE EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, DEAFBLIND, AND BLIND WITH OTHER DISABILITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSFORMATIVE SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENCE AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- 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 402 EMPLOYEES ACROSS ITS 20 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.Expenses $91,159,025 · revenue $92,199,783
- THE LOW VISION CLINIC OFFERS FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENTS BY A RESIDENCY TRAINED OPTOMETRIST WHO WILL WORK TO MAXIMIZE VISION AND FUNCTION TO PERFORM DAILY LIVING TASKS. A LOW VISION THERAPIST WORKS TO ENSURE EACH INDIVIDUAL IS COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT WITH THE PRESCRIBED AID AND TECHNIQUE.Expenses $654,266 · revenue $146,024
- THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES IN HOME INSTRUCTION FOR CLIENTS NEW TO VISION LOSS SO THEY CAN LEARN NEW WAYS OF PERFORMING TASKS OF EVERYDAY LIVING. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SERVES THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: KING, SNOHOMISH, SKAGIT, ISLAND AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES, AND O&M SERVICES FOR PIERCE COUNTY. INSTRUCTORS COME TO THE CLIENT'S HOME AND WORK WITH THEM TO LEARN NEW WAYS TO PERFORM THE TASKS OF EVERYDAY LIVING: APPLIANCE USE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TELEPHONE AND TIME TELLING TECHNIQUES, AND READING AND WRITING. LIGHTHOUSE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY INSTRUCTORS HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE TRAVEL GOALS, SUCH AS MOVING AROUND THE HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY, OR TRAVELING BY BUS OR PARATRANSIT.Expenses $98,684
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
- 91-0295070
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1921
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,825,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $112,964,092
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $98,108,860 | $104,554,927 | $65,825,340 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $98,512,971 | $98,337,821 | $72,521,863 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $81,869,254 | $88,833,716 | $69,887,568 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $79,241,773 | $82,932,417 | $67,863,609 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 91-0295070).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC is 91-0295070.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1921.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND 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 FOR THE BLIND 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 FOR THE BLIND 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 FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PATRICK O'HARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $285,320 (GEORGE ABBOTT, PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 07/25)).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,108,860, expenses of $104,554,927 and total assets of $65,825,340 at year end.
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