Liabilities / Assets
35th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 75-1228722
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
35th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
65th percentile
Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
71st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
44th percentile
Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
93rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$6,803,372
Up $48,716 (+0.7%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$6,063,627
Up $567,140 (+10%) from 2015
Liabilities
Down$739,745
Down $518,424 (-41%) from 2015
Revenue
Up$7,106,230
Up $3,060,198 (+76%) from 2015
Expenses
Down$6,614,811
Down $387,002 (-5.5%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$491,419
Up $3,447,200 (+117%) from 2015
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.
Provide services to assist legally and totally blind individuals achieve their highest level of personal & economic self-sufficiency consistent with their specific abilities.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,368,478 | $1,735,724 | ▼ $632,754 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $682,987 | $1,219,012 | ▲ $536,025 |
| Accounts Receivable | $927,928 | $950,702 | ▲ $22,774 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $643,510 | $760,786 | ▲ $117,276 |
| Intangible Assets | $63,211 | $44,950 | ▼ $18,261 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $19,473 | $1,221 | ▼ $18,252 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $6,754,656 | $6,803,372 | ▲ $48,716 |
| Other Assets Total | $2,049,069 | $2,090,977 | ▲ $41,908 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $805,769 | $0 | ▼ $805,769 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $452,400 | $739,745 | ▲ $287,345 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,258,169 | $739,745 | ▼ $518,424 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $3,183,003 | $3,844,938 | ▲ $661,935 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $2,313,484 | $2,218,689 | ▼ $94,795 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $5,496,487 | $6,063,627 | ▲ $567,140 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $6,754,656 | $6,803,372 | ▲ $48,716 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | - | - | $2,837,575 |
| Equipment | - | - | $688,486 |
| Land | $406,271 | - | $406,271 |
| Other Land Buildings | $1,329,453 | $2,601,333 | $404,725 |
| Other Assets Org | $2,108,941 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platt Allen Iii | President/CEO | FT | $214,184 | $35,361 | $249,545 |
| Patrick Monaghan | Controller | FT | $125,703 | $11,216 | $136,919 |
| William Frederick III | National Sales Manager | FT | $110,318 | $23,283 | $133,601 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Liz Campbell | Advocacy Committee Chair |
| Dr Jennifer Deakins | Board Chair |
| Dana Compton | Community Programs Co-Chair |
| Brian T Farrington | Personnel Committee Chair |
| Blake Billings | Board Member |
| Dennis P Shingleton | Board Member |
| Melanie Lara | Endowment Board |
| Michael Hingson | Advocacy Committee |
| R Alston Roberts | Executive/Audit Committee |
| Theresa Berend | Governance Committee |
| Dr Charlene Conner | Personnel Committee |
| Joe Estill | Personnel Committee |
| Kristi Hasty | Secretary |
| Jeff Moten | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $5,430,474 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,184,337 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $135,601 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $4,708,301 | $6,736 | $45,001 | $4,708,301 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $338,042 | $182,023 | - | $520,065 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $56,268 | $346,386 | $27,383 | $430,037 |
| Office Expenses | $56,914 | $103,679 | $47,094 | $207,687 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $164,971 | - | $164,971 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $21,222 | $130,641 | $10,328 | $162,191 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $94,503 | $45,478 | - | $139,981 |
| Payroll Taxes | $9,426 | $58,031 | $4,587 | $72,044 |
| Occupancy | $14,727 | $24,546 | - | $39,273 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $505 | $30,781 | $874 | $32,160 |
| Insurance | $11,105 | $7,779 | - | $18,884 |
| Travel | $4,405 | $11,584 | $334 | $16,323 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $5,351,183 | $1,128,027 | $135,601 | $6,614,811 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $6,665,979 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $6,614,811 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $6,614,811 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $51,168 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. When completed, management reviews the content and shares the completed form with the finance and executive committees and the board of directors.”
“Each officer, director and trustee is required to complete a conflict of interest policy form identifying any potential conflicts. Any potential conflicts are investigated and mitigated by the executive committee.”
“An independent human resources consulting firm provides salary range information for use by executive committee in setting the salary of the President/CEO.”
“The organization provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial information to the public at its corporate office upon request.”
“The endowment fund provides support to the community service programs.”
“Revenue from Consolidating Entity $ 863,426 Eliminations from Consolidating Entity ($ 369,000) ----------------- Total $ 494,426”
“Expenses from Consolidating Entity $ 420,168 Eliminations from Consolidating Entity ($ 369,000) ---------------- Total $ 51,168”
“The Organization does not believe there are any unrecognized tax benefits that should be recorded. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no interest or penalties recorded or included in the statements of activities related to taxes. The Organization is not under examination for tax purposes by any jurisdiction. Tax years 2013 through present are subject to examination.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 950702 |
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| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 6547608 |
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| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 6614811 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 135601 |
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| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 139981 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Blind Employment - Operates an industrial operation that provides meaningful, competitive employment for working-age adults who are significantly sight impaired. This professional workforce manufactures and/or packages a variety of products that include fast pack shipping containers, spiral wound tubes, tubal packaging, copy paper, drug test kits, and machined parts. |
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| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 90 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 56268 |
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| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Platt L Allen III |
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.