Lighthouse of Houston
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Lighthouse of Houston meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Lighthouse of Houston was established in 1939 as a 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization. Their mission is to enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential. They impact over 14,000 people annually through their Health Services, Adult and Youth Programs, Technology Education and Employment Training, Independent Living and Volunteerism and Partnerships. They have three Premium Business Services, Call/Contact Centers, Document Management, Kitting & Packaging that focus on providing business, government, and nonprofit agencies with Solutions that Matter. The primary focus in selling their Premium Business Services is to provide meaningful employment opportunities for people who are blind or low vision. Of those they employ, 58% are blind or low vision.
Their strategic priorities aim to make a real difference in the lives of people of all ages and all stages of vision loss. Priorities are Community and Empowerment, where they will foster communities of belonging and accessible resources that enable personal and family well-being, learning, development, and employment. Technology and Innovation, where they will drive full accessibility by embracing technology and innovation. Partnerships and Philanthropy, where they will establish partnerships that expand their reach, resources, and capabilities. And finally, Commitment and People, where they will develop a people-centered organization that values compassion, empowerment, operational excellence, and people development to create inspired delivery.
Year, State Incorporated:
1956, TX
Program information not available.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Lighthouse of Houston's program expenses were:
| Rehabilitation and community services | $1,924,559 |
| Service contracts | $1,907,688 |
| Living Center | $657,084 |
| Enterprise services | $254,994 |
| Total Program Expenses | $4,744,325 |
Chief Executive
Jenna Dhayer, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Dave Donat
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Constellation Home
Board Size
19
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Lighthouse of Houston's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Unrealized investment gain | $3,857,870 |
| Service contract fees | $2,034,411 |
| Merchandise sales | $1,449,631 |
| Government service fees | $796,033 |
| Rental income | $787,994 |
| Contributions | $328,698 |
| Client fees and other | $312,106 |
| Net investment return excluding unrealized gain | $39,616 |
| Direct cost of sales | $-1,304,038 |
| Total Income | $8,302,321 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $8,302,321 |
| Total expenses: | $5,826,585 |
| Program expenses | $4,744,325 |
| Fundraising expenses | $163,529 |
| Administrative expenses | $918,731 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,475,736 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $51,598,635 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $54,074,371 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,639,821 |
| Total Assets | $55,714,192 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas