Lighthouse Guild International Inc
To provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
Lighthouse Guild International Inc at a glance
In short: Lighthouse Guild International Inc gave $15.1M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,145,000
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,786,250
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,436,500
- Total assets
- $489,004,671
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lighthouse Guild International Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lighthouse Guild International Inc
Who Lighthouse Guild International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JGB Rehabilitation Corporation ($8.4M). Together the top 4 received $15.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lighthouse Guild International Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $15.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $15.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JGB Rehabilitation Corporation New York, NY | Various programs-to support the operations of the health center, adult day care and tech center programs. The health center provided medical and vision care services to approximately 3,600 people during 2024. The adult day care program provided medical and health monitoring services to approximately 280 people with chronic health conditions and functional impairments during 2024. The tech center is the largest and foremost premier assistive technology resource in the U.S., connecting innovators and users to advance technological development for people who are visually impaired. | $8,379,000 |
| JGB Mental Health & Retardation Svcs New York, NY | Behavioral health-to support the operations of the behavioral health program which consists of a psychiatric clinic which provides treatment of behavioral disorders to people who are bling or visually impaired, at risk for vision loss, physically disabled, or have traumatic brain injury. The psychiatric clinic provided behavioral health services to approximately 520 people during the calendar year ended december 31, 2024. | $2,614,000 |
| The Jewish Guild for the Blind New York, NY | Vision rehab - to support the operations of the vision rehabilitation program which served approximately 1,200 people who are visually impaired during 2024. The services provided by the vision rehabilitation program include academic and communication skills training, adaptive technology training, career services that perpare people for work, living skills training and orientation and mobility instruction. | $2,259,000 |
| Lighthouse International New York, NY | Research program-to support research studies to better assist in the development of methodologies, techniques, and technology that advances the treatment and management of vision loss and helps people with vision loss to live fuller lives unimpaired by their vision loss. | $1,893,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $489,004,671 | $28,043,419 | $32,066,407 | $15,145,000 | 4 | $20,549,098 |
| 2023 | $493,617,364 | $45,434,605 | $35,287,877 | $15,197,000 | 4 | $32,643,695 |
| 2022 | $496,532,860 | $28,312,392 | $32,583,460 | $15,178,316 | 4 | $20,228,392 |
| 2021 | $551,352,349 | $48,848,637 | $31,450,979 | $13,775,700 | 4 | $38,479,681 |
| 2020 | $511,507,297 | $10,629,551 | $18,735,871 | $10,000 | 1 | $7,370,659 |
About Lighthouse Guild International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lighthouse Guild International Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $489.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15.1M. Net investment income was $20.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lighthouse Guild International Inc is led by Calvin W. Roberts MD, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 10 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Calvin W. Roberts MD
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40.8 hrs/week
$1.1M (2021) → $1M (2024)
James M. Dubin
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Md M. Rahman
Director of It Network Infra & Ops
Director It Network Infra & Ops → Director of It Network Infra & Ops, 2024
On filings since 2020
10.5 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Andrew H. Marks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann D. Thivierge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Shelley Z. Brier
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Kahn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. T. Gimbel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Starr MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Honig
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kornreich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kramer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Chianuri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maura Sweeney
Chief Program & Service Officer
Chief Program & Serv. Officer → Chief Program & Service Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
13.6 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Melissa Rosenbaum
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2020
13.6 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Brian Dever
Chief Development Officer
Chief Devel. Officer → Chief Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$288K (2021) → $371K (2024)
Jaine M. Schmidt
Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
Chief Committee & Mark. Officer → Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
14 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $87K (2024)
Lauren Doody
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
23 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $167K (2024)
Paul D. Misiti
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
33.6 hrs/week
$433K (2021) → $450K (2024)
Bryan M. Wolynski
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$86K (2023) → $63K (2024)
Nicole R. Hart
Gc & Chief Compliance Officer
On filings since 2023
12.4 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Eric Maidenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence E. Goldschmidt
Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marios Damianides
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Raiff
Immediate Past Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald G. Weiner
Deputy Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Charles M. Campos (2020–2023) — Director of Budget & Reimbur
- Former: Sarah A. Spicehandler (2020–2023) — Executive Assistant to CEO
- Former: Cheryl A. Pemberton-Graves (2021–2023) — Chief Volunteer Officer
- Former: Annemarie O'Hearn (2023) — Vice President, Education & Training
- Former: Barry Honig-Joined (2023) — Director
- Former: Donna M. Lippman (2023) — Director of Planned Giving
- Former: Karen L. Barth (2023) — Director of Benefits & Comptroller
- Former: William H. Seiple (2023) — Chief Research Officer
- Former: Joel G. Levi (2020–2022) — Former Gc & Chief Comp. Officer · Filing note: Thru 62522
- Former: Marisol Bender (2020–2022) — Director Billing & Contracting
- Former: Richard Marfuggi (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Travis S. Howe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Coya A. Hall (2021–2022) — Director Clin. Appl. & Qi Representative
- Former: Bryan Wolynski-Joined (2022) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Jamal L. Pruden (2022) — Senior Network Engineer
- Former: Nicole R. Hart-Joined (2022) — Gc & Chief Comp. Officer
- Former: William H. (2022) — Chief Research Officer
- Former: Cathleen A. Wirts (2020–2021) — Former Chief Committee & Mark Officer · Filing note: Thru 12/2020
- Former: David R. Greenbaum (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Esmeralda S. Ballate (2020–2021) — Administrator Secretary
- Former: Himanshu R. Shah (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer · Filing note: Thru 9321
- Former: Alan R. Morse (2020) — President & CEO · Filing note: Through 063020
- Former: Calvin W. Robertshired (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Charles F. Blum (2020) — Former General Counsel · Filing note: Thru 123119
- Former: Christopher Starr-From102120 (2020) — Director
- Former: Donald J. D'amico (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 91520
- Former: Dorothy M. (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph A. Ripp (2020) — Vice Chairman · Filing note: Through 4220
- Former: Paul D. Misiti-Hired (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Robert Dulak (2020) — Chief Information Officer · Filing note: Through 060120
- Former: Susan Mendik (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru 8320
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.0M, to Calvin W Roberts MD (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Guild International Inc
How much does Lighthouse Guild International Inc give each year?
Lighthouse Guild International Inc gave $15.1M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15.2M across 4 grants.
What is Lighthouse Guild International Inc's typical grant size?
Lighthouse Guild International Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,436,500, and its average grant was $3,786,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lighthouse Guild International Inc give grants?
Lighthouse Guild International Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Lighthouse Guild International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Lighthouse Guild International Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lighthouse Guild International Inc?
Lighthouse Guild International Inc reported $489.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.0M.
What is Lighthouse Guild International Inc's EIN?
Lighthouse Guild International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4215298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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