Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Lighthouse International
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
111 EAST 59TH STREET
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10022
D Employer identification number

13-1096620
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 34,601,039
F Name and address of principal officer:
mark G ackermann
111 EAST 59TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10022
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.LIGHTHOUSE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1906
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Lighthouse International is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 205
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -432,707
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -432,957
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 15,681,017 14,586,320
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,636,512 1,548,285
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 6,973,528 2,540,761
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 630,944 -444,940
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 24,922,001 18,230,426
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 102,000 130,083
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 17,873,160 15,495,495
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 336,686
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet4,254,806    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 8,886,860 9,612,366
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 26,862,020 25,574,630
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,940,019 -7,344,204
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 90,471,699 83,286,844
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 67,132,619 66,604,586
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 23,339,080 16,682,258
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: HELPING MILLIONS WITH VISION LOSS FOUNDED IN 1905, LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL IS THE LEADING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORLDWIDE DEDICATED TO FIGHTING VISION LOSS THROUGH PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND EMPOWERMENT. THE NEED FOR VISION HEALTH CARE SERVICES IS MORE CRITICAL NOW THAN AT ANY TIME IN OUR HISTORY DUE TO THE AGING OF OUR POPULATION AND CONDITIONS SUCH AS MACULAR DEGENERATION AND DIABETES, WHICH ARE both RISING IN RECORD NUMBERS. THE STATISTICS ARE COMPELLING: THERE ARE 314 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE that ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED- 45 MILLION that ARE BLIND AND 269 MILLION that HAVE LOW VISION. IN THE U.S. ALONE, 20 MILLION PEOPLE AGE 45+ SELF-REPORT VISION IMPAIRMENT. LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL IS RESPONDING TO THIS VISION LOSS EPIDEMIC BY: - PROVIDING MORE CRITICALLY NEEDED VISION HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PREVENT AND TREAT EYE DISEASE, AND TO REDUCE THE DISABLING EFFECTS OF VISION LOSS - PRESERVING VISION THROUGH THE EARLY DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,118,784 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 53,995 )
Rehabilitation and youth services empower people with vision loss to enjoy safe and independent lives. These services help teens build the confidence, socialization and independent living skills they need to achieve success whether in school and, ultimately, as adults in the working world. Clients are taught orientation and mobility skills which allow them to safely navigate the environment they are in. Adults learn the skills and strategies necessary to manage activities of daily living, including household tasks, food preparation and cooking, cleaning, personal grooming, medication management and personal financial management.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,254,737 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 241,297 )
The Ethel and Samuel J. LeFrak Child Development Center provides comprehensive educational services to meet the individual needs of children with vision impairment from age three to five through a uniquely integrated preschool, where children who are visually impaired or blind learn alongside those with full sight for a more enriched educational experience for all.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,418,138 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 614,207 )
Low vision services include specialized eye examinations by Optometrists specializing in low vision to evaluate a persons remaining vision and overall visual function. The goals of which are to maximize existing vision often with the use of prescribed optical devices and technology and to enhance patients quality of life at any age.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,056,972 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 64,867 )
1. volunteers and reading service
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,694,904 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 76,167 )
2. music school
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 288,287 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
3. professional education
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,229,327 including grants of $ 130,083 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4. career academic and technology
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 999,499 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 483,434 )
5. consumer products
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 440,226 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
6. research
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,459,230 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
7. public information
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,541,565 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 275 )
8. early intervention
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 657,251 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 14,043 )
9. social services
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 305,773 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
10. outreach
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 466,955 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
11. policy and advocacy
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ -111,549 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
expenses reclassed to part viii
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 10,028,440 including grants of $ 130,083 ) (Revenue $ 638,786 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet18,820,099
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
63
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
205
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
24
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
23
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AZ , AR , CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJOHN VLACHOS111 EAST 59TH STREETNEW YORKNY10022 (212) 821-9579
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Joseph A Ripp........................................................................
Chairman
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Sarah E Smith........................................................................
Vice-Chair and Treasurer
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Jonathan M Wainwright Esq........................................................................
Vice-Chair and Secretary
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Charles S Cohen........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Marios Damianides........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Donald J D'Amico MD........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Henry P Davison II........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) Rick Friedberg........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Thomas ST Gimbel........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) Sharon Handler Loeb........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Karin Hehenberger MD........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Travis Howe........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Rajive Johri........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) John Partilla........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Richard A Marfuggi MD........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Amelia Quist-Ogunlesi........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Stephanie Goldman-Pittel........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Dorothy M Philips PhD........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Ellen F Ratner........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Laine Siklos........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Carol V Schwartz Esq........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Ann D Thivierge........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Lawrence A Yannuzzi MD........................................................................
Director
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Mark G Ackermann........................................................................
President/CEO
 45.0
.......................   		X   X       393,580 0 92,360
(25) Deborah Bernstein........................................................................
Director (thru 10/24/2012)
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Arlene R Gordon........................................................................
Director (thru 6/14/2012)
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Barbara Munder Riordan........................................................................
Director (thru 3/15/2012)
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Lino Garcia........................................................................
Director (thru 10/24/2012)
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ROGER GOLDMAN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN (THRU 3/15/2012)
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(30) Maura Sweeney........................................................................
Senior VP, COO
 45.0
.......................   		    X       296,539 0 24,845
(31) John Vlachos........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 45.0
.......................   		    X       266,943 0 35,530
(32) Bruce P Rosenthal........................................................................
Chief of Low Vision Programs
 45.0
.......................   		        X   245,139 0 38,645
(33) Lisa Ferfoglia........................................................................
Vice President, Human Resource
 45.0
.......................   		        X   195,709 0 21,752
(34) Barbara Gyde thru 12282012........................................................................
SVP Chief External Affairs
 45.0
.......................   		        X   260,966 0 193,083
(35) Rowena Saundersthru 122812........................................................................
Vice president, volunteers
 45.0
.......................   		        X   177,555 0 86,661
(36) Paul Garrin........................................................................
Vice President and CIO
 45.0
.......................   		        X   201,636 0 43,247
(37) Hope Kessler........................................................................
Senior VP Development
 45.0
.......................   		          X 193,454 0 0
(38) Cynthia Stuen........................................................................
SVP Chief Professional Affairs
 45.0
.......................   		          X 129,932 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,361,453 0 536,123
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet25
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
GREYSTONE STAFFING INC, 48 South Service RoadMELVILLENY11747 Staffing 609,105
LWROBBINS ASSOCIATES, 201 Summer StreetHOLLISTONMA017465838 Direct Mail 380,093
QWEST CONTRACTING, 153 West 27th StreetNEW YORKNY10001 Construction mgt 345,701
CAPGEMINI US LLC, Lock Box 98836CHICAGOIL60693 consulting 340,000
The Augustus Group Inc, 126 Sagamore RoadTUCKAHOENY10707 Fundraising 305,496
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet13
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,650,500
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,619,007
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		7,316,813
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 14,586,320
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a DIRECT CLIENT SERVICE INCOME 900099 1,548,285 1,548,285    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,548,285
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 959,639   -5,192 964,831
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 17,269     17,269
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 4,677,456  
b Less: rental expenses 5,104,971  
c Rental income or (loss) -427,515 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -427,515   -427,515  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 11,608,753  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 10,027,631  
c Gain or (loss) 1,581,122  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,581,122     1,581,122
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,650,500
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 667,608
b Less: direct expenses ...b 667,608
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 431,765
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 570,403
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet -138,638     -138,638
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a SYMPOSIUM/LECTURE/TRAINING REVENUE 611600 11,450     11,450
b MISCELLANEOUS 900099 92,494     92,494
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 103,944
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 18,230,426 1,548,285 -432,707 2,528,528
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 100,083 100,083
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 30,000 30,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,109,798 876,740 88,784 144,274
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 10,842,976 8,456,490 848,786 1,537,700
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 561,098 443,267 44,888 72,943
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,179,376 1,667,423 154,642 357,311
10 Payroll taxes ........... 802,247 633,775 64,180 104,292
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 237,924 142,754 59,481 35,689
c Accounting ........... 413,894 248,336 103,474 62,084
d Lobbying ........... 74,440 44,664 18,610 11,166
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 336,686 336,686
f Investment management fees ...... 195,000   195,000  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 2,098,326 1,469,945 606,304 22,077
12 Advertising and promotion .... 167,701 100,621 41,925 25,155
13 Office expenses ....... 786,288 420,250 23,296 342,742
14 Information technology ...... 11,237 6,742 2,809 1,686
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,548,079 1,247,434 85,732 214,913
17 Travel ............ 172,865 65,866 67,104 39,895
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 1,666,472 1,407,873 65,330 193,269
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,098,193 993,680 27,260 77,253
23 Insurance .............. 42,395 34,340 2,120 5,935
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a BAD DEBT EXPENSE 832,917 429,816   403,101
b MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 266,635     266,635
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 25,574,630 18,820,099 2,499,725 4,254,806
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 1,147,304 216,871   930,433
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 4,294,667 1 3,547,383
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,941,640 2 5,218,654
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 7,952,788 3 6,465,794
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,511,626 4 1,405,204
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 1,520,000 7 1,140,000
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 184,394 8 192,061
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,538,529 9 1,336,889
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 55,928,388
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 33,382,561 23,787,054 10c 22,545,827
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 19,398,457 11 15,680,904
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 28,002,876 12 25,345,466
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 339,668 15 408,662
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 90,471,699 16 83,286,844
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 5,414,334 17 4,660,796
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 45,000,000 23 45,000,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 16,718,285 25 16,943,790
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 67,132,619 26 66,604,586
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. -16,841,509 27 -14,218,193
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 18,598,951 28 8,838,949
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 21,581,638 29 22,061,502
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 23,339,080 33 16,682,258
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 90,471,699 34 83,286,844
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
18,230,426
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
25,574,630
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-7,344,204
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
23,339,080
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,760,611
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-1,073,229
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
16,682,258
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
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
f
g
(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 supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 9,701,990 13,301,327 24,186,523 15,657,927 14,586,320 77,434,087
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 9,701,990 13,301,327 24,186,523 15,657,927 14,586,320 77,434,087
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)..           1,022,834
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           76,411,253
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 9,701,990 13,301,327 24,186,523 15,657,927 14,586,320 77,434,087
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,097,077 633,489 1,003,895 991,435 976,908 4,702,804
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 4,678,990 3,083,466 3,265,088 4,208,099 4,677,456 19,913,099
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 2,043,760 661,340 890,802 844,722 771,552 5,212,176
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           107,262,166
12
12
16,671,797
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
71.238 %
15
15
81.652 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
Lighthouse International
  		Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
Lighthouse International
  		Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
Lighthouse International
  		Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount   168,605     168,605
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        252,908
             
c Total lobbying expenditures   52,000     52,000
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
74,440
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
74,440
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Description of lobbying activities part ii-b Lighthouse International engages in two methods of lobbying, which include grassroots and direct contact with legislators or their staff, government officials or a legislative body. Grassroots lobbying is accomplished by contacting the public through a legislative action website, www.lighthouse.org/advocacy, to urge them to contact their legislators or other governmental officials for the purposes of making them aware of issues relating to vision impairment. Direct contact with legislators or their staff, government officials, or a legislative body occurs through the engaging of two lobbyists (one on the federal level and one on the New York State level) as well as occasional visits to Washington D.C. and Albany, N.Y. by management and the clinical team. The amounts reported on Schedule C ($74,440) represent amounts that Lighthouse paid to a lobbyist to advocate on sight-related issues for Lighthouse International.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 19,159,898 19,703,627 21,169,249 19,614,894 20,150,044
b Contributions ........   350,000 50,000 350,000 1,566,803
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,370,001 -187,344 1,657,157 1,254,355 -2,101,953
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		6,357,068 706,385 1,191,410 50,000  
f Administrative expenses ....     1,981,369    
g End of year balance ...... 14,172,831 19,159,898 19,703,627 21,169,249 19,614,894
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet90.620 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet9.380 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   353,490 353,490
b Buildings ................   44,911,036 24,829,377 20,081,659
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   10,663,862 8,553,184 2,110,678
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 22,545,827
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) INTEREST AGREEMENTS 		3,375,098 F

(B) MARKETABLE EQUITY LONG/SHORT 		3,064,393 F

(C) MARKETABLE MULTI-STRATEGY 		9,687,879 F

(D) INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS 		9,218,096 F





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 25,345,466
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
CHARITABLE ANNUITY AGREEMENTS 2,219,690
PENSION BENEFITS 14,724,100







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 16,943,790
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 26,071,756
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 1,760,611
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 600,346
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,360,957
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 23,710,799
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 195,000
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -5,675,374
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -5,480,374
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 18,230,426
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 31,055,004
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 5,675,374
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 5,675,374
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 25,379,630
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 195,000
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 195,000
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 25,574,630
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Endowments Part V The organization's endowment is maintained by The Bank of New York Mellon for the purposes of funding future program services undertaken by the Lighthouse.
Reconciliation of revenue   Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Change in Split Interest Agreements $ 600,346 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Cost of Goods Sold Reclassed from Expenses $ (570,403) Reclassed Rental expenses $(5,104,971) ----------- Total $(5,675,374) =========== Reconciliation of expense Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Cost of Goods Sold Reclassed from Expenses $ 570,403 Reclassed Rental expenses $5,104,971 ----------- Total $5,675,374 ===========
Liability for uncertain tax position : Fin 48 (ASC 740) Part X The Lighthouse follows the accounting guidance for uncertainties in income tax positions which require that a tax position be recognized or de-recognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Lighthouse does not believe its activities result in any uncertain tax positions.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   8,406,521
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking Policy and advocacy 30,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     8,436,521
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     8,436,521
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Award to Treat Severe Vision Impairment Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 30,000 settlement      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part IV, Foreign Investments   Lighthouse International invests in various limited partnerships that may have interests in foreign partnerships or corporations. By virtue of its investment holdings, the Lighthouse likely made transfers to these foreign partnerships or corporations, but the amount transferred may not have met the thresholds required for the filing of the Forms referenced in Part IV of Schedule F.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
The Augustus Group Inc
126 Sagamore Road
 
Tuckahoe, NY10707 		consulting   No 1,160,925 305,496 855,429
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 1,160,925 305,496 855,429
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

POSH SALE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GALA
(event type) 		(c) Other events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,146,317 520,000 651,791 2,318,108
2 Less: Contributions . . 671,388 374,088 605,024 1,650,500
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		474,929 145,912 46,767 667,608
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 181,160 70,453 6,839 258,452
7 Food and beverages . 9,156 907 20,860 30,923
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 284,613 74,552 19,068 378,233
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 667,608
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part II   Lighthouse International is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment. Essential to Lighthouse's mission is its ongoing fundraising efforts that enable it to provide services to the community in support of our mission. To that end, Lighthouse is reporting, for 990 purposes, an amount as "services rendered" that equals the expense of conducting the event since it is reasonable to project that the costs of holding each event were passed through to the attendees. For 990 reporting purposes, the Lighthouse has opted to report its special events consistent with how they are presented in the financial statements. The amounts reported on Schedule G and Part VIII, Line 8 tie back directly to Special Events revenue as reported in the financial statements. The $667,608 in special event expenses, likewise, ties back to the financial statements and represents direct special event expenses. The Lighthouse does incur indirect and overhead expenses on its special events, but those expenses have been reported on Part IX, Functional Expenses, rather than on Part VIII (again, so that the 990 ties back to the financial statements).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number
13-1096620
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Assistance to visually impaired students 8 70,083      
(2) award to treat severe vision impairment 1 30,000      










Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grants Part I, Line 2 Grants and awards are based on a written application and essay which are selected by an internal review committee. In addition, the Pisart Vision Award is granted to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the prevention, treatment or cure of severe vision impairment or blindness. The selection is made by a committee of Lighthouse International personnel and other professionals. In 2012, Lighthouse provided 9 scholarships that totaled $100,083.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Mark G AckermannPresident/CEO (i)
(ii)		 353,312
0 		40,000
0 		268
0 		60,000
0 		32,360
0 		485,940
0 		0
0
(2)Bruce P RosenthalChief of Low Vision Programs (i)
(ii)		 231,759
0 		12,096
0 		1,284
0 		13,167
0 		25,478
0 		283,784
0 		0
0
(3)Maura SweeneySenior VP, COO (i)
(ii)		 271,446
0 		25,000
0 		93
0 		12,861
0 		11,984
0 		321,384
0 		0
0
(4)John VlachosChief Financial Officer (i)
(ii)		 266,943
0 		0
0 		0
0 		9,976
0 		25,554
0 		302,473
0 		0
0
(5)Lisa FerfogliaVice President, Human Resource (i)
(ii)		 183,446
0 		12,120
0 		143
0 		10,150
0 		11,602
0 		217,461
0 		0
0
(6)Barbara Gyde thru 12282012SVP Chief External Affairs (i)
(ii)		 245,547
0 		15,000
0 		419
0 		172,868
0 		20,215
0 		454,049
0 		0
0
(7)Rowena Saundersthru 122812Vice president, volunteers (i)
(ii)		 166,806
0 		10,606
0 		143
0 		68,558
0 		18,103
0 		264,216
0 		0
0
(8)Paul GarrinVice President and CIO (i)
(ii)		 195,425
0 		6,211
0 		 
0 		11,167
0 		32,080
0 		244,883
0 		0
0
(9)Hope KesslerSenior VP Development (i)
(ii)		 69,411
0 		0
0 		124,043
0 		0
0 		0
0 		193,454
0 		142,453
0
(10)Cynthia StuenSVP Chief Professional Affairs (i)
(ii)		 0
0 		0
0 		129,932
0 		0
0 		0
0 		129,932
0 		129,932
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a   Senior Vice President of Development, Hope Kessler and Senior Vice President, Chief Professional Affairs, Cynthia Stuen were awarded severance that was accrued and reported on the 2011 990, Schedule J Part II, Column C, as deferred Compensation. In 2012, their severance amounts were paid and reported on their individual W-2's and on the 2012 990 as Other Compensation. Included within Ms. Kessler's compensation reported in Schedule J, Part II, Column b(i) is $51,000 of non-employee compensation she received for services rendered to the Lighthouse after she separated from service with the organization Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Lighthouse International has an Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 2011, for the purposes of providing retirement benefits to the organization's current Chief Executive Officer. The Plan constitutes a deferred compensation plan as defined in Section 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. Chief Executive Officer, Mark G. Ackermann participates in this plan and the organization contributed $50,000 on his behalf in calendar year 2012.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Process used to review form 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11 Form 990 was prepared by a nationally renowned accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. A copy of the draft Form 990 was circulated to the full Board of Trustees for discussion and comment. Each Board Member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
Conflict of interest policy monitoring & enforcement FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12 Lighthouse International's Conflict of Interest Policy for Directors, Officers and Other Key Employees is as follows: 1. SCOPE: The following statement of policy applies to each member of the Board and to all officers of Lighthouse International (LI). Further, it is intended to serve for the guidance of all persons employed by the institution regardless of position. 2. FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY: Members of the Board, Officers, and staff serve a public-interest role and thus have a clear obligation to conduct all affairs of the Lighthouse International in a manner consistent with this concept. All decisions of the Board and Officers of the Administration of Lighthouse International are to be made solely on the basis of a desire to promote the best interests of Lighthouse International and the public good. 3. Any Board member or Officer must report a conflict, or potential conflict, of interest in the event that any transaction for Lighthouse International which also involves a 1)member of the Board or any officer of Lighthouse International or a member of his or her family or 2) an organization with which a member of the Board or any officer of Lighthouse International is affiliated, such board member or officer, at the first knowledge of the transaction, shall disclose fully the precise nature of the interest or involvement. 4. RESTRAINT ON PARTICIPATION: Directors or Officers who have declared or been found to have conflict of interest in any matter before the administration or the Board shall refrain from participating in consideration of the proposed transaction, unless for special reasons for the Board or Administration requests information or interpretation from the person or persons involved. The person or persons involved should not vote on such matters and should not be presented at the time of vote. 5. DISCIPLINARY ACTION: Violation of these standards by a member of the Board or by the President/CEO shall be addressed by the Board. Sanctions available to the Board in its discretion range from an oral or written admonishment to removal of a trustee from the Board for cause. In accordance with the Bylaws of the Board, any removal of a member of the Board for cause shall be by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the trustees taken at a regular or special meeting. Violations of these standards by a Lighthouse International officer other than the President/CEO shall be addressed by the President/CEO. Sanctions available to the President range from an oral or written admonishment to termination of employment. Any Board member or Officer of Lighthouse International who is uncertain about possible conflict of interest in any matter, may request the Board to determine whether a possible conflict prevails; the Board shall resolve the question by majority vote. When possible, the question of potential conflict should be referred to counsel for an opinion prior to the Board's vote.
Process for determining compensation FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 The Finance & Administration Committee of the Board of Directors of Lighthouse International reviews and approves corporate officers' compensation and benefit programs including the 401K plan annually, to ensure that programs are competitive and cost effective. Compensation decisions, including salary, bonus and other compensation, are recommended to the full Board of Directors for its approval. For all other employees, including key employees all recommendations are reviewed by human resources and the President/CEO. Human resources regularly reviews compensation through various external market surveys and sources. Deliberation includes evaluation of individual performance measured against personal and corporate goals.
Availability of documents to the public FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by making the copy retained at its place of business readily available for public inspection. The Form 990 is also available on the organization's website at www.lighthouse.org as well as on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.
Other Program Service Activities Form 990, Part III, line 4d In addition to the three largest program services, Lighthouse International undertakes the following other program activities: 1)Volunteers and reading services recruit outstanding individuals including college interns and business professionals who give of their time and expertise, volunteering in support of Lighthouse programs and its mission. 2)The Lighthouse Music School is the largest community music school program for people of all ages with vision loss in the United States. 3)Professional education offers accredited professional continuing education courses in low vision care and vision rehabilitation as well as paraprofessional training. 4)Career, academic and technology services enable people who are legally blind achieve their academic goals, prepare for, obtain or retain a job in the competitive marketplace, and provide evaluation and training on the use of assistive technology. Adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED, tutoring and college preparation are some of the academic offerings. Matching employers with qualified candidates and ensuring workplace accessibility for employees with vision loss are key components of these programs. 5)Consumer products include the Optical Dispensary and Retail and Online Lighthouse Store which provide a wide range of lighting, magnifying and adaptive devices all of which are designed to make life easier for people with vision loss available to those who need them. 6)The Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute conducts studies designed to translate scientific findings and advances in technology into practical solutions that can help people who are visually impaired function more effectively in everyday life. 7)Public Information disseminates communications through various media outlets to raise widespread awareness of the prevalence of vision loss, and to promote the importance of prevention and early intervention, as well as the benefits of vision rehabilitation for people who are blind or visually impaired. 8)Early intervention services are dedicated to helping children with visual impairments and/or developmental delays from birth to three years of age. Programs help infants and toddlers with vision problems and developmental delays reach the same developmental milestones as their peers. 9)Social services assist people and their families and caregivers in adjusting to and coping with vision loss, by addressing the emotional and psychological impact of the vision loss so that independence, dignity and quality of life are maintained. Services are provided in individual and group settings. 10)Outreach encompasses the development of strategic initiatives and activities to advance awareness of vision related issues, and provides education and referrals for the full range of services provided by Lighthouse International in the New York metropolitan area. 11)Policy and advocacy includes outreach to raise awareness of vision impairment; and advocacy initiatives, which promote the rights of people with vision loss and their inclusion in mainstream society.
Reconciliation of net assets Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes in Net Assets: Change in split-interest agreements $ 600,036 Minimum Pension Liability $(1,673,575) ------------ Total $(1,073,539) ============
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lighthouse International
 
Employer identification number

13-1096620
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) Lighthouse Intl Real Estate Holdings llc
111 East 59th Street
New York,NY10022
 Real Estate DE 1,550,185 24,809,625 Lighthouse
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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