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Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is a health organization based in NEW ORLEANS, United States. Annual revenue: $9.6 million. EIN: 720408941.

Founded
Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
G41Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

To empower people with disabilities through employment, services and advocacy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G41Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1915, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is a registered health nonprofit based in New Orleans, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1915 and has been operating for 111 years. Its EIN is 720408941. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 720408941. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1915 and has been active for 111 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is a health organization based in NEW ORLEANS, United States. Annual revenue: $9.6 million. EIN: 720408941. Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1915.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $8M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 720408941, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
103

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
Darlene B•••••••••
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 162 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 162 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1915
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans

What is Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans?
Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New Orleans, United States. Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans is a health organization based in NEW ORLEANS, United States. Annual revenue: $9.6 million. EIN: 720408941.
When was Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans founded?
Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans was founded in 1915.
Who leads Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans?
Darlene Budgewater serves as President And CEO.
Where is Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans located?
Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, United States.
What is Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans trustworthy?
Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans's registration number?
IRS EIN: 720408941.
What is Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans's website?
http://www.lighthouselouisiana.org