Nonprofit · EIN 59-6008622
LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC
Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,522,078 | $1,884,039 | $638,039 | $6,199,115 | $352,454 | $5,846,661 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,705,454 | $1,634,376 | $71,078 | $5,330,687 | $195,128 | $5,135,559 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,004,713 | $1,479,571 | $525,142 | $4,976,984 | $189,814 | $4,787,170 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,287,004
- of which government grants
- $1,341,869
- Program service revenue
- $2,394
- Investment income
- $208,618
- Net rental income
- $9,750
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,753
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,861
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,609
- Other revenue
- $24,062
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,225
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,556
- Other salaries and wages
- $900,601
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,225,559
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $175
- Accounting fees
- $42,380
- Occupancy
- $98,816
- Travel
- $13,731
- Depreciation
- $26,368
- Program services (functional)
- $1,598,909
- Management and general (functional)
- $193,139
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,991
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,330,687
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,199,115
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $352,454
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,846,661
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $121,655
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,421,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,426,682
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $419,979
- Gross receipts
- $2,568,109
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 1946
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA STELLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $139,842 | $18,714 |
| CARMENCITA MITCHELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONTE MICKENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT H GREGORY III | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TEKESHA SAFFOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA PATEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN EDENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CLAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN S ZIPERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM MOHAJER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDI RADIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHAN MASSOUMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA STELLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $84,113 | $13,110 |
| TERRI SHERMETT | Executive Director (End 03/24) Officer | 40 | $31,571 | $2,808 |
| CARMENCITA MITCHELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONTE MICKENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT H GREGORY III | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONDRA HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TEKESHA SAFFOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Patel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN EDENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CLAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN S ZIPERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYAM MOHAJER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDI RADIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSHAN MASSOUMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYAM MOHAJER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSHAN MASSOUMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLEN PRESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDI RADIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARTIN S ZIPERN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN EDENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM CLAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SONDRA HOFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER MEMBER AT LARG Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT H GREGORY III | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARMENCITA MITCHELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TEKESHA SAFFOLD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONTE MICKENS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5601 CORPORATE WAY STE 210, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33407-2042
- Signed the 990
- LISA STELLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (561) 586-5600
- Website
- WWW.LHPB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES TO THE FULLEST AND TO UTILIZE THEM IN THE PURSUITS OF LIFE WHICH ARE THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE OF ALL.
Program accomplishments
- LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND LIVE FULL, MEANINGFUL LIVES. SERVING ALL AGES ACROSS FIVE COUNTIES, LIGHTHOUSE OFFERS SPECIALIZED YOUTH SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. ADULT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DAILY LIVING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND PEER SUPPORT GROUPS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, OUTREACH, AND ACCESS TO ADAPTIVE DEVICES. LIGHTHOUSE IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONExpenses $1,598,909 · grants $39,225 · revenue $6,003
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6008622
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,199,115
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,568,109
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,522,078 | $1,884,039 | $6,199,115 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,705,454 | $1,634,376 | $5,330,687 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,004,713 | $1,479,571 | $4,976,984 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,510,165 | $1,237,253 | $4,549,393 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 59-6008622).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC is 59-6008622.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,842 (LISA STELLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF PALMS BEACHES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,522,078, expenses of $1,884,039 and total assets of $6,199,115 at year end.
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