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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$687K
-23.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$687K
-23.8% YoY
About Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $687K. Net investment income was $463K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,974,407 | $5,089,631 | $4,732,001 |
| Revenue | $1,631,557 | $1,389,319 | $1,968,078 |
| Expenses | $1,453,240 | $1,542,838 | $1,889,163 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $462,696 | $129,428 | $371,913 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lighthouse for the Blind Inc ($686,695).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC SEATTLE, WA | TO SUPPORT THE EMPLOYEE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS. | $686,695 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KIDD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN FOX | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SANDRA AMODT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAITLIN BANNISTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELODY FURZE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIEKE IWEMA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIRK LAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROYA FEREIDOUNI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA HARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHELSEA MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA SANDBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL LWALI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN DUBAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARY JESPERSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORNA WALSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DON MOLLETT | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31) | 1 | — |
| DAVE BERTSCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YUE OU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE BRANNON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE ABBOTT | CEO | 1 | — |
| RABI GUPTA | CFO AND TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind?
Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind?
As of 2024, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind holds $6.0M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $687K in 2024.
Where does Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind operate?
Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind award?
In 2024, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind awarded 1 grants totaling $687K — an average of about $687K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind's EIN?
Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1648213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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