Lighthouse International

“Effective december 23, 2013 lgi programs, llc became the sole member of lighthouse international. Simultaneously, lighthouse guild international, inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, became the sole member of lgi programs, llc.”

“The sole member elects the board members of lighthouse international on an annual basis.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the finance department and reviewed by the organization's outside auditors. The form is then reviewed in detail by a committee of the board. After its approval, a copy of the form is distributed to the full board for review prior to its filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy applies to all officers, directors and employees of the organization. A disclosure questionnaire concerning financial interests and any other potential conflicts of interest and related issues is completed by each director, officer, and employee on an annual basis. Notwithstanding submission of the applicable questionnaire, each director, officer or employee has a continuing duty to disclose any potential conflicts of interest promptly upon coming into possession of any information concerning a potential conflict of interest or any changes in the information requested in the questionnaire. Any potential conflict of interest shall be disclosed to the audit committee of the board, or, when the matter is then under consideration by the board or the executive committee, to the board or executive committee, respectively. Neither the audit or executive committee, nor the board shall generally approve any transaction giving rise to a potential conflict of interest. However, in exceptional circumstances, the audit committee, the executive committee or the board may determine that based on a consideration of price, quality, expertise and other relevant factors, there is no transaction that is available or feasible as an alternative to the proposed transaction and such transaction is fair and reasonable and in the organization's best interest. Under such circumstances, the audit committee, the executive committee, or board may approve such transaction (subject, in the case of the audit committee, to the approval of the executive committee or the board). Such consideration and action shall be contemporaneously recorded and shall be reflected in the appropriate meeting minutes. A director, officer, or employee with a potential conflict of interest shall not be counted in determining the quorum for, seek to influence, participate in, or be present during any deliberations or vote of the audit committee, executive committee or the board regarding the transaction or potential transaction giving rise to the potential conflict of interest. Neither the audit committee, executive committee nor the board shall approve any transaction giving rise to a potential conflict of interest by less than a majority vote of committee (or board) members present at the meeting. The disclosure of a potential conflict of interest and the resolution of such potential conflict of interest shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting of the audit committee, or the executive committee or board at which the matter was presented or discussed.”

“The compensation committee, comprised of lighthouse guild international, inc. And affiliate board members, retained an independent compensation consultant firm to review the reasonableness and comparability to other organizations of the compensation in 2014 of the ceo and other senior executives of the organization. The review included an assessment of compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, which was reviewed by outside counsel. The report of the consultants was presented at a meeting of the compensation committee, at which the consultants and outside counsel were present. The committee reviewed the report at length together with other relevant information about specific job performance, and determined the appropriate compensation. Minutes of the committee's meeting have been maintained. The committee's recommendations were presented for ratification at the following board meeting at which the recommendations were unanimously approved.”

“The form 990 is available on lighthouse guild's website. A copy of the form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“A portion of compensation paid by lgi services, llc (ein# 46-4232802), a disregarded entity of the jewish guild for the blind d/b/a jewish guild healthcare, has been allocated to lighthouse international and other affiliates. Lighthouse international employees did not receive any direct compensation from lighthouse international but did receive compensation from lgi services, llc (ein# 46-4232802).”

“The child development center's early intervention program closed in august 2014. In addition, effective september 2014, the lighthouse's low vision clinic and dispensary closed. The services and license were transferred to jgb rehabilitation corporation, a related entity.”

“Pension adjustment -5,274,274. Loss on annuity obligations -315,359. Gain/loss on value of trusts 1,131,564.”

“The audit committee is responsible for the oversight and selection of the independent accountants. There has been no change from the prior year.”