Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS INC
Employer identification number
23-7042938
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,847,001
1,701,070
1,541,610
1,650,084
1,710,118
8,449,883
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,847,001
1,701,070
1,541,610
1,650,084
1,710,118
8,449,883
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
8,449,883
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,847,001
1,701,070
1,541,610
1,650,084
1,710,118
8,449,883
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
896
45
138
67
27
1,173
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
4,833
3,976
2,040
3,725
2,881
17,455
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
1,805
424
1,422
5,604
9,531
18,786
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
8,487,297
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
692,238
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
99.560 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.310 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS INC
Employer identification number
23-7042938
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
(CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 1, LINE 1) OUR PROGRAMS ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AND ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, AT THE CENTER, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS ENABLE PEOPLE TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH TRAINING GEARED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART III
(CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 1) THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF COMPREHENSIVE VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AND PROVIDED BY HIGHLY TRAINED AND CREDENTIALED PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
(CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 4A) SELF-MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES, AS WELL AS USE OF ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ARE PROVIDED TO EACH PERSON ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM. THIS FISCAL YEAR 235 PEOPLE RECEIVED REHABILITATIVE TRAINING SERVICES IN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
(CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 4B) AS WELL AS ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS COUNSELING. THIS TRAINING IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME, AT THE CENTER, OR IN THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON. THIS FISCAL YEAR 66 PEOPLE RECEIVED SERVICES THAT ASSISTED THEM TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
(CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 4C) TO REDUCE ANY DEVELOPMENTAL GAPS THAT MAY EXIST TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM UNTIL THE CHILD HAS ACHIEVED THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING OR UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES THE AGE OF 6 YEARS. THIS FISCAL YEAR 125 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
LIVING WELL PROGRAM: AFTER INDIVIDUALS HAVE COMPLETED THEIR VISION REHABILITATION TRAINING, LIVING WELL OFFERED WEEKLY GROUP CLASSES FOCUSED ON REFINING AND EXPANDING UPON ALREADY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERED SOCIAL GROUPS FOR DAILY INTERACTION AND PEER SUPPORT. INDIVIDUAL CLASSES WITHIN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED CREATIVE WRITING, CURRENT EVENTS, LIFETIME FITNESS, YOGA, AND A COOKING CLUB. INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED CLASSES THAT WERE OF INTEREST TO THEM ONE TIME A WEEK TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THE LIVING WELL PROGRAM RECEIVED NO FUNDING, AND ITS OPERATION DEPENDED ENTIRELY ON PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS. THIS FISCAL YEAR 77 PEOPLE RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE LIVING WELL PROGRAM WHICH WAS DISCONTINUED IN AUGUST 2012. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WERE ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WERE CONTINUED FOR CLIENTS. INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE: INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WHO NEED ONE-TIME SUPPORT FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM STAFF. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED ARE THINGS SUCH AS A HOME VISIT TO REPLACE A BROKEN WHITE CANE, APPLYING BRAILLE TOUCH BUTTONS TO ADAPT A KITCHEN FOR SOMEONE WHO IS VISUALLY IMPAIRED, OR AN INTAKE INTERVIEW FOR OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS SERVICES. THIS FISCAL YEAR 57 PEOPLE RECEIVED ONE-TIME INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES FROM LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS PROFESSIONAL STAFF. CAMP VISION AND LIFE SKILLS CAMP: DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS CHILDREN AGED 6-9 AND 10-15 ARE PROVIDED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO EXPERIENCE TWO-WEEK AND FOUR- WEEK LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES. ALL CHILDREN WHO ATTEND ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. REFERRALS FOR THIS PROGRAM COME FROM GRADUATES OF OUR OWN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES, OR THE PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. THIS FISCAL YEAR 17 CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE SUMMER CAMPS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 DUE TO A LACK OF FUNDING. TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAM: TEENAGERS 14 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TWICE A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FOR FOUR WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. THIS PROGRAM HELPS EACH YOUNG PERSON LEARN TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE, JOB PLACEMENT OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. ONCE-A-MONTH FIELD TRIPS ARE ALSO OFFERED. SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, AND HOME MANAGEMENT; HOW TO COMPLETE A JOB APPLICATION; INTERVIEW SKILLS AND USE OF ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ARE LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE SUMMER PROGRAM GIVES THE STUDENTS THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITING A COLLEGE CAMPUS FOR A WEEK TO LEARN FIRST-HAND WHAT LIFE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS IS ALL ABOUT. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE HOME MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN A DIFFERENT BUT REALISTIC ENVIRONMENT. THIS HELPS THEM TO LEARN HOW TO GET AROUND SAFELY ON THE CAMPUS AND HOW TO ADAPT THE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING THEY HAVE RECEIVED TO MASTER NEW EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A PAID WORK EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP JOB SKILLS AND GAIN VALUABLE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. THIS FISCAL YEAR 16 YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TEEN TRANSITION PROGRAM. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION: VETERANS RECEIVE ALL SERVICES OFFERED IN THE ADULT PROGRAM, BUT SHOULD AN INDIVIDUAL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL COMPUTER TRAINING, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION DID FUND THIS ADDITIONAL TRAINING BEYOND WHAT IS OFFERED IN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM. THIS FISCAL YEAR 20 VETERANS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL COMPUTER TRAINING.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE AGENCY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS EACH RECEIVE AND REVIEW THE FORM 990 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX AND APPROVE ITS SUBMISSION PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER WITH AN APPLICATION PACKET THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR INFORMATION TO BE UPDATED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS ARE MADE AWARE OF THE AGENCY'S POLICY MANUAL WHICH INCLUDES THE WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT & CEO, VICE PRESIDENT & COO, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARIES OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT & CEO, VICE PRESIDENT & COO, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARIES OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE AGENCY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST OR THROUGH INSPECTION AT THEIR OFFICE. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.