EIN 75-1159559

West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
87
State
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind fosters independence and self-reliance in visually impaired individuals by creating job opportunities. The organization employs about 46 handicapped employees in an integrated work environment, where they manufacture writing instruments and markers, sew canvas and laundry bags for state and federal governments, among other projects.
Total revenues
$5,378,623
2022
Total expenses
$3,731,877
2022
Total assets
$9,684,938
2022
Num. employees
87
2022

Program areas at West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

We provide employment in an integrated work environment for approximately 46 blind and visually impaired or handicapped employees. Projects include manufacture of writing instruments and markers, sewing of canvas and laundry bags for state and federal government contracts; packaging and shipping of beverage base.

Who funds West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John and Maurine Cox FoundationUnrestricted$5,000

Personnel at West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

NameTitleCompensation
David WellsExecutive Director$141,262
Stephen HortonOperations Manager
Vickie SandersSales and Marketing Manager
Sharynn TomlinChair$0
Rachel JacobyTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$83,327
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$28,328
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,259,852
Miscellaneous revenues$7,116
Total revenues$5,378,623

Form 990s for West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-05990View PDF
2021-122022-08-21990View PDF
2020-122021-08-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-12990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
555 E 6th St
San Angelo, TX 76903
Metro area
San Angelo, TX
Website URL
lighthousefortheblind.org/ 
Phone
(325) 653-4231
IRS details
EIN
75-1159559
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J30: Vocational Rehabilitation
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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