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Lighthouse for the Blind

To assist individuals who are legally blind maintain dignity and independence by making available employment, education and support services.

St Louis, MO EIN 430652639 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse for the Blind

Provider Of Employment, Opportunities, And Support For Individuals Who Are Legally Blind. Manufacturer Of Commercial And Government Products.

Founded
Headquarters
St Louis, MO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
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 assist individuals who are legally blind maintain dignity and independence by making available employment, education and support services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lighthouse for the Blind is a registered youth development nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its EIN is 430652639. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $53M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lighthouse for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Lighthouse for the Blind is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse for the Blind has $53M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lighthouse for the Blind is classified as a Youth Development 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 $53M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse for the Blind. 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.

Lighthouse for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Lighthouse for the Blind profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Provider Of Employment, Opportunities, And Support For Individuals Who Are Legally Blind. Manufacturer Of Commercial And Government Products. Lighthouse for the Blind is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1933.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Lighthouse for the Blind's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $53M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lighthouse for the Blind are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 430652639, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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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Leadership

JI
Jill Kluesner
VP, Finance And Administration

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alice C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AU
Aubrey Z••••••
VICE CHAIR
BE
Ben H••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brian H•••••
Director & SALES & MARKETIN
CL
Clint A C••••
VP, MANUFACTURING
DA
Dale P•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Eric W•••••••
PRESIDENT, CEO
GE
Geoffrey O••
SECRETARY
HA
Harold H••••
MAINTENANCE
JA
James K•••••
SECRETARY
JE
Jenifer K••• C••
Director & PROGRAMS
JE
Jenna G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennifer B••••••
Director & HUMAN RESOURCES
JE
Jeri S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jill K•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JI
Jim T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joe D•••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John W T•••••••
PRESIDENT, CEO - THRU FEBRUARY 2021
KA
Kathleen B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KI
Kim M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mark A••••
IT MANAGER
RA
Randy N••••
BOARD MEMBER
SH
Shana R•••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Stephen C•••••••
VICE CHAIR
TA
Tammy K•••••
TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$53.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$31.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$28.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$33.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$29.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lighthouse for the Blind This page 79 $53.1 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lighthouse for the Blind

What is Lighthouse for the Blind?
Lighthouse for the Blind is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in St Louis, United States. Provider Of Employment, Opportunities, And Support For Individuals Who Are Legally Blind. Manufacturer Of Commercial And Government Products.
When was Lighthouse for the Blind founded?
Lighthouse for the Blind was founded in 1933.
Who leads Lighthouse for the Blind?
Jill Kluesner serves as VP, Finance And Administration.
Where is Lighthouse for the Blind located?
Headquartered in St Louis, United States.
What is Lighthouse for the Blind's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lighthouse for the Blind trustworthy?
Lighthouse for the Blind has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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's registration number?
IRS EIN: 430652639.
What is Lighthouse for the Blind's website?
http://www.lhbindustries.com