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THE ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC

EIN 71-0233257

What they do

to TRAIN, EMPLOY and SERVE VISUALLY-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. - to IMPROVE OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITY and PUBLIC PERCEPTION of LEGALLY BLIND ARKANSANS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WORK SKILLS ENHANCEMENT and THE PRODUCTION of QUALITY GOODS and SERVICES.

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Of every $100 spent, about $74.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders25 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

85.90%of revenue went to mission work74.0% of expenses · Program services
0.09%of revenue went to fundraising0.1% of expenses
30.10%of revenue went to management and office costs25.9% of expenses

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $82,860 for DANIEL E KELLY (EXECUTIVE VP OF STRATEGY & PROGRAMS). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

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How each $100 of revenue was used

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Total reported revenue$2,289,680
Mission workProgram services$1,966,82085.90% of revenue74.0% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$689,09830.10% of revenue25.9% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$1,9970.09% of revenue0.1% of expenses
Total expenses$2,657,915116.08% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2017CurrentExpense mix: 74.0% mission · 25.9% management · 0.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 116.08% of revenue
2016Expense mix: 71.4% mission · 28.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 167.74% of revenue
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Contributions$80,000
Mission work (program services)$1,966,820
Fundraising$1,997
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2019

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
DANIEL E KELLYEXECUTIVE VP OF STRATEGY & PROGRAMS · 1 hrs/week $82,860Base · Other $82,860
ROBERT BURGESSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 1 hrs/week $72,422Base · Other $72,422
SILAS MARTINCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 1 hrs/week $68,499Base · Other $68,499
KENNETH EDWARDSCHIEF REVENUE OFFICER · 1 hrs/week $66,798Base · Other $66,798
DAVID HAMPTONVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES · 1 hrs/week $63,388Base · Other $63,388
DAVID M HORTONPRESIDENT/CEO · 1 hrs/week $47,799Base · Other $47,799

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (25)

DANIEL E KELLYEXECUTIVE VP OF STRATEGY & PROGRAMS

ROBERT BURGESSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

SILAS MARTINCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

KENNETH EDWARDSCHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

DAVID HAMPTONVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES

DAVID M HORTONPRESIDENT/CEO

KATHRYN GARNERSECRETARY, DIRECTOR

WALKER DAVIDSONDIRECTOR

W ROBERT NEWELLVICE CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR

TOM SERRINDIRECTOR

TIM NERHOODASSISTANT SECRETARY, DIRECTOR

PAT SMITHDIRECTOR

MIKE FAIRCLOTHDIRECTOR

MARY SEDGWICKDIRECTOR

MARK DOUGHTONCHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR

LEO STEPANSKYDIRECTOR

ANDREW PRUETTEDIRECTOR

JOHN ROWLANDDIRECTOR

JOHN GOOGETREASURER, DIRECTOR

JANE FERNANDESDIRECTOR

JAMES TAYLOR JRDIRECTOR

ERIK COBHAMDIRECTOR

DAVE PLYLERDIRECTOR

BRENDA DIGGSASSISTANT TREASURER, DIRECTOR

BOB COLUCCIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location
6818 MURRAY STREET, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209
County
Pulaski
In care of
DAVID HORTON

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2017
Tax period began
October 1, 2017
Tax preparer
DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN LLP

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