Program areas at Tarrant County Association For the Blind
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.
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!
Who funds Tarrant County Association For the Blind
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Tarrant County Association For the Blind
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Platt Allen, Iii | President and Chief Executive Officer | $260,851 | 2023-01-23 |
Lisa Fellers | Community Development | | 2023-01-23 |
Rod Nelson | Head of Business Development and Sales | | 2023-01-23 |
Sean McNeill | Head of Sales and Business DVLPMNT / Head of Business Development and Sales | $105,667 | 2021-12-31 |
Lea Rowe | Head of Client Services | | 2023-01-23 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Tarrant County Association For the Blind
Revenues | FYE 12/2021 | FYE 12/2020 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,082,250 | $1,017,193 | 6.4% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $16,299 | $2,813 | 479.4% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $2,889,904 | $3,662,572 | -21.1% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $528,428 | $14,126 | 3640.8% |
Total revenues | $4,516,881 | $4,696,704 | -3.8% |
Organizations like Tarrant County Association For the Blind
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Project Lifesaver | 501(c)(3) | Chesapeake, VA | $1,524,152 |
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,613,016 |
Center for the Blind and Disabled (CBVI) | 501(c)(3) | Chester, PA | $1,183,206 |
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Chamblee, GA | $4,363,820 |
Nevada Blind Children's Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Henderson, NV | $1,224,981 |
World Services for the Blind | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $3,201,645 |
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $6,022,145 |
American Council of the Blind | 501(c)(3) | Alexandria, VA | $2,592,235 |
North Central Sight Services | 501(c)(3) | Williamsport, PA | $10,128,194 |
Deaf Community Services of San Diego | 501(c)(3) | National City, CA | $4,101,948 |
Data update history
October 26, 2023
Received grants
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Disease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 912 W Broadway Ave
- Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Tarrant County, TX
- Website URL
- lighthousefw.org/Â
- Phone
- (817) 332-3341
- Facebook page
- lighthousefwÂ
- Twitter profile
- @fwlighthouseÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-1228722
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1935
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
- NAICS code, primary
- 624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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