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Lighthouse Central Florida Inc

EIN 59-2418228 · Orlando, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHARTING A COURSE FOR LIVING, LEARNING, AND EARNING WITH VISION LOSS.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
75
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$186,618, ceo & president - as of 7/25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. LIGHTHOUSE WORKS, INC., A RELATED ENTITY, PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT IN COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED WORKPLACES. DURING THE YEAR, LIGHTHOUSE WORKS EMPLOYED 323 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, WHO COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 336,356 LABOR HOURS AND EARNED OVER $4.27 MILLION IN WAGES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. LIGHTHOUSE CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES TO 425 ADULTS THROUGH ITS ADULT SERVICES, SENIOR ADULT SERVICES, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDED LOW VISION REHABILITATION, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING INSTRUCTION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, BRAILLE, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.DURING THE YEAR, LIGHTHOUSE CENTRAL FLORIDA DELIVERED MORE THAN 18,273 HOURS OF ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AND PROVIDED 10,878 INDIVIDUAL SERVICE ENCOUNTERS, EMPOWERING CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE, ACCESS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND IMPROVE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.
  3. $1.4 million spent. LIGHTHOUSE CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES THROUGH ITS EARLY INTERVENTION, CHILDREN'S, AND TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAMS, SERVING 156 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES WERE TAILORED TO EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE AND INCLUDED VISION REHABILITATION, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, BRAILLE INSTRUCTION, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND FAMILY-CENTERED TRAINING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED TRANSITION SERVICES TO HELP TEENS PREPARE FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING, EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE.
  4. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND AIDES TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANT NEEDS, FUNDED IN PART THROUGH PROGRAM SERVICES INCOME, WHICH ENSURES THE DELIVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THESE OFFERINGS. AMONG THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE ADAPTIVE AIDES, WHICH INCLUDE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TOOLS AND RESOURCES DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
  5. RENTAL INCOME GENERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION IS USED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES. THESE FUNDS HELP COVER OPERATIONAL COSTS, ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY, AND ENSURE THAT ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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