The Lighthouse for the Blind
TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND MAINTAIN DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE BY MAKING AVAILABLE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$116.3M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$593K
+28.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+3.1% YoY
About The Lighthouse for the Blind
Based on IRS filings
The Lighthouse for the Blind is a nonprofit organization, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $593K. Net investment income was $10.4M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $116,279,803 | $124,521,418 | $115,548,558 |
| Revenue | $53,108,670 | $31,186,438 | $28,838,834 |
| Expenses | $57,956,169 | $31,015,265 | $30,353,858 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,371,385 | $4,424,448 | $1,581,610 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mindseye Radio ($199,611), Delta Gamma Center for Children With Visual Impairments ($149,651), St Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired ($54,392).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MINDSEYE RADIO BELLEVILLE, IL | SUPPORT OF SOIREE, GATEWAY ARCHERS BEEPBALL, AUDIO DESCRIPTION SERVICES, AND REMOTE BROADCAST PROGRAM. | $199,611 |
| MO COUNCIL OF THE BLIND ST LOUIS, MO | ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. | $27,000 |
| DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS ST LOUIS, MO | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPARIMENTS TO DEVELOP A NETWORK OF SUPPORT AS THEY LEARN TO COPE WITH THEIR CHILD'S DIAGNOSIS, DEVELOP EFFECTIVE PARENTING SKILLS, ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND STRIVE FOR A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR CHILD(REN)WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. | $149,651 |
| US SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER HUNTSVILLE, AL | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO ATTEND SCIVIS(SPACE CAMP FOR INTERESTED VISUALLY IMPARIED STUDENTS). | $38,234 |
| SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSTITY ST LOUIS, MO | FUNDING FOR CHROME LAB R&D RELATED TO EMPLOYEE ACCESSIBILITY | $37,500 |
| ST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ST LOUIS, MO | FUNDING OF FULL TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND PART TIME MARKETING SPECIALIST. | $54,392 |
| ST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ST LOUIS, MO | ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP TO BE USED FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| ST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ST LOUIS, MO | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CCTV ASSISTANCE (NEED BASED). | $28,785 |
| GREATER REGION YMCA ST LOUIS, MO | FUNDING FOR ACCESSIBLE TACTILE MAP FOR NEW ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND | $10,400 |
| ST LOUIS ZOO ST LOUIS, MO | FUNDING FOR TRUNCATED DOME WAYFINDING PROJECT | $37,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN BOLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| ALICE CONWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE DALE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| WENDY HENKE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JAMES KEANEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TAMMY KREBEL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RANDY NACKE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| GEOFFREY ORF | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DALE POSLOSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 2.5 | — |
| SHANA ROSE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| JIM THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | — |
| AUBREY ZOBRIST | VICE CHAIR | 0.2 | — |
| ERIC WARNHOFF | PRESIDENT, CEO | 50 | $265,492 |
| JILL KLUESNER | VP, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRA | 55 | $205,685 |
| CLINT A CRUSE | VP, MANUFACTURING | 55 | $208,583 |
| MARK ADAMS | IT MANAGER | 45 | $121,367 |
| JENIFER KATE COY | DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS | 45 | $116,421 |
| JENNIFER BOEYINK | DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES | 45 | $144,227 |
| BRITTNEY BETTONVILLE | DIRECTOR, MARKETING / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 55 | $130,757 |
| LASONJA TRENT | SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER | 45 | $123,361 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Lighthouse for the Blind?
As of 2024, The Lighthouse for the Blind holds $116.3M in total assets with $53.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $593K in 2024.
Where does The Lighthouse for the Blind operate?
The Lighthouse for the Blind has awarded grants in Alabama, Illinois, Missouri.
What size grants does The Lighthouse for the Blind award?
In 2024, The Lighthouse for the Blind awarded 10 grants totaling $593K — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Lighthouse for the Blind's EIN?
The Lighthouse for the Blind's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0652639. 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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