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LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 464215298 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T70 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Large ($10M-$50M) · lighthouseguild.org
revenue
$28.0M
expenses
$32.1M
net assets
$138.3M
employees
0
volunteers
176
program ratio
47%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ATTAIN THEIR GOALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lighthouse Guild International Inc is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that provides services and programs for people who are visually impaired. It focuses on promoting independence and accessibility through direct programs, public education, and partnerships with technology companies. The organization also engages in fundraising to support its mission.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Access in Focus: Blind Perspectives on Entertainment
Public event series featuring conversations with blind professionals in entertainment to promote accessibility awareness and inclusion
Meta AI Glasses Distribution Program
Partnership initiative providing free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to blind and low-vision veterans across the United States
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
    • Provides services for people who are visually impaired
      Offers programs and support services designed to help individuals who are visually impaired achieve personal goals, including independent living, employment, and access to technology and resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28.04M
Contributions & grants$7.68M27%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20.55M73%
Other revenue$-187K
expenses
Total expenses$32.07M
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$6.74M
Grants paid out$15.15M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$489.00M
Cash$16.76M
Investments$367.05M
Liabilities$350.69M
Net assets$138.31M
Liquid reserves143.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -38.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CALVIN W ROBERTS MD PRESIDENT & CEO 41 $1.31M
PAUL D MISITI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 34 $555K
MAURA SWEENEY CHIEF PROGRAM & SERVICE OFFICER 14 $512K
BRIAN DEVER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $434K
LAUREN DOODY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 23 $323K
BRYAN M WOLYNSKI CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 10 $295K
NICOLE R HART GC & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 12 $286K
JAINE M SCHMIDT CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING OFFICER 14 $259K
MD M RAHMAN DIRECTOR OF IT NETWORK INFRA & OPS 11 $252K
MELISSA ROSENBAUM CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (THRU 08/30/2024) 14 $197K
board members · 15
  • ANDREW H MARKS — DIRECTOR
  • ANN D THIVIERGE — DIRECTOR
  • BARRY HONIG — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER STARR MD — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD KORNREICH — DIRECTOR (AS OF 1/1/2024)
  • ERIC MAIDENBERG — SECRETARY
  • JAMES M DUBIN — CHAIRMAN
  • LAWRENCE E GOLDSCHMIDT — VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
  • MARIOS DAMIANIDES — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • PAULINE RAIFF — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
  • RACHEL SHELLEY Z BRIER — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD G WEINER — DEPUTY CHAIR (THRU 12/09/2024)
  • SARAH KRAMER — DIRECTOR (AS OF 07/15/2024)
  • THOMAS G KAHN — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS S T GIMBEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Provided event space at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse for a public program on accessibility in entertainment.
  • Meta Partner — Collaborates with Lighthouse Guild to distribute free AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta glasses to blind and low-vision veterans.
  • Spectrum Partner — Co-presented the event "Access in Focus: Blind Perspectives on Entertainment" in partnership with Lighthouse Guild.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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