Nonprofit · EIN 16-1648213
SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,090,378 | $4,256,238 | -$1,165,860 | $4,905,710 | $42,089 | $4,863,621 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,631,557 | $1,453,240 | $178,317 | $5,974,407 | $90,940 | $5,883,467 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,389,319 | $1,542,838 | -$153,519 | $5,089,631 | $38,852 | $5,050,779 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,730,082
- of which government grants
- $1,223,999
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $360,296
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $218,518
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,618,088
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $19,467
- Program services (functional)
- $4,112,447
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,660
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,974,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,905,710
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $42,089
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,863,621
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,708,993
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,863,621
- Gross receipts
- $8,172,356
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 78
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ABBOTT | CEO (THRU 07/25) Officer | 1 | $0 | $285,320 | $33,626 |
| PATRICK O'HARA | INTERIM CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $210,841 | $23,254 |
| RABI GUPTA | CFO AND TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $191,473 | $24,463 |
| DAVID KIDD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN SMITT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODY FURZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIEKE IWEMA | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK LAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROYA FEREIDOUNI | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SANDBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LWALI | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUBAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY JESPERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORNA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE BERTSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE BRANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FATIMA NASEEM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA AMODT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ABBOTT | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $283,830 | $36,711 |
| RABI GUPTA | CFO AND TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $193,754 | $17,775 |
| DAVID KIDD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN FOX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA AMODT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN BANNISTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODY FURZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIEKE IWEMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK LAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROYA FEREIDOUNI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SANDBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LWALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUBAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY JESPERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORNA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MOLLETT | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BERTSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YUE OU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BRANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE ABBOTT | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $336,412 | $34,911 |
| RABI GUPTA | CFO AND TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $207,468 | $9,567 |
| DAVID KIDD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN FOX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA AMODT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN BANNISTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELODY FURZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIEKE IWEMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK LAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAL KIDD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/30) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROYA FEREIDOUNI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA HARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHELSEA MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SANDBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY WIENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LWALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM BEASLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUBAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY JESPERSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORNA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MOLLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED LEFRIEC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 S PLUM ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-4711
- In care of
- % KIRK ADAMS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PATRICK O'HARA, 2501 SOUTH PLUM STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98144
- Signed the 990
- PATRICK O'HARA, CEO
- Phone
- (206) 322-4200
- Website
- WWW.LHBLIND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SOLICITING FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INCORPORATED. THE FUNDS ARE PRIMARILY USED TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INCORPORATED. THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INCORPORATED, WHICH IS TO CREATE AND ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, DEAF-BLIND, AND BLIND WITH OTHER DISABILITIES.Expenses $4,112,447 · grants $3,618,088
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1648213
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,905,710
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,172,356
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,090,378 | $4,256,238 | $4,905,710 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,631,557 | $1,453,240 | $5,974,407 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,389,319 | $1,542,838 | $5,089,631 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,968,078 | $1,889,163 | $4,732,001 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1648213).
Questions about SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION is 16-1648213.
- Is SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PATRICK O'HARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SEATTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,090,378, expenses of $4,256,238 and total assets of $4,905,710 at year end.
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