Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC
Employer identification number
59-0637847
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
4,463,523
4,313,573
4,398,751
6,595,428
5,366,883
25,138,158
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
4,463,523
4,313,573
4,398,751
6,595,428
5,366,883
25,138,158
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
25,138,158
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
4,463,523
4,313,573
4,398,751
6,595,428
5,366,883
25,138,158
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,540,604
338,927
387,106
412,245
251,720
2,930,602
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
123,477
143,486
221,807
148,639
229,993
867,402
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
28,936,162
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
794,372
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
86.870 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.710 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC
Employer identification number
59-0637847
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VISION REHABILITATION AND EYE HEALTH SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN MIAMI-DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES AND TO PROVIDE EYE HEALTH SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SCHOOLCHILDREN THROUGHOUT FLORIDA.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND OPTICS. THESE LOW VISION SERVICES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN UTILIZING THEIR REMAINING VISION TO ACHIEVE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND MAINTAIN THEIR MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE. EXAMS ARE PROVIDED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LOW VISION OPTOMETRIST ASSISTED BY A LOW VISION OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, LOW VISION OPTICIAN AND A LOW VISION/REHAB VISION SOLUTIONS MANAGER. 622 CLIENTS RECEIVED LOW VISION EXAMS AND 303 CLIENTS RECEIVED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SERVICES WITH APPROXIMATELY 525 HOURS OF SERVICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
TO HELP THESE CHILDREN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, FOR SOME OF THE STUDENTS IMPROVING BRAILLE LITERACY IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THEIR CURRICULUM. 53 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 7,805 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM IS FOR CLIENTS THAT ARE EITHER WORKING OR WANT TO GO BACK TO WORK. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN SELF HELP SKILLS, COMPUTER/ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND JOB READINESS; OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, LOW VISION SERVICES, PERSONAL AND HOME MANAGEMENT. 136 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN 2013 WITH APPROXIMATELY 14,607 HOURS OF SERVICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
WERE SERVED WITH APPROXIMATELY 4,944.75 HOURS OF SERVICE PROVIDED.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
ALTERNATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAM THE MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES THAT ARE FUNDED BY NUMEROUS SOURCES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SOCIAL GROUP ACTIVITIES, MUSIC PRODUCTION, INDEPENDENT LIVING, SUMMER CAMP AND YEAR ROUND SATURDAY AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN. THE SENIOR GROUP AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES PROGRAM OFFER LEISURE ACTIVITIES THAT AID IN PERFECTING ONE'S BLINDNESS SKILLS. CERAMICS AND ARTS AND CRAFTS IMPROVE DEXTERITY, NECESSARY FOR BRAILLE COMPREHENSION. FITNESS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXERCISE AND LECTURES WITH GROUP DISCUSSIONS, FIELD TRIPS TO LOCAL PARKS, AND AREAS OF INTEREST. THESE CLIENTS BECOME PART OF A PEER COMMUNITY. 140 CLIENTS WERE SERVED WITH APPROXIMATELY 23,672 HOURS OF SERVICE PROVIDED. THE BETTER CHANCE MUSIC PRODUCTION PROGRAM PROVIDES INNOVATIVE YEAR-ROUND MUSIC EDUCATION TARGETING SIGHTED AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUNG ADULTS, UTILIZING MUSIC APPRECIATION, INSTRUCTION AND EXPLORATION AS THE TOOLS TO FOSTER WORK READINESS SKILLS, AND ENHANCE SELF-EFFICACY AND POSITIVE PEER RELATIONS. IT PAVES THE WAY FOR OUR STUDENTS TO ENTER MAINSTREAM CAREERS IN THE MUSIC FIELD AND PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR BLIND MUSICIANS TO LEARN HOW TO WORK AND PERFORM IN A SIGHTED WORLD. BRAILLE MUSIC IS TAUGHT THROUGH A COPYRIGHTED DISTANCE LEARNING CURRICULUM. THERE WERE 126 CLIENTS SERVED WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,708 HOURS OF SERVICE PROVIDED. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED AND INTEND TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. THESE CLIENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTION. THEY CAN ALSO RECEIVE BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING, PARTICIPATE IN OUR SOCIAL GROUP ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE LOW VISION SERVICES, AS WELL AS COUNSELING SERVICES. OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM CONSIST OF TWO AGE GROUPS; INDEPENDENT LIVING ADULT PROGRAM (AGE 54 AND UNDER) AND INDEPENDENT LIVING OLDER BLIND (AGE 55 AND OVER) IN CONJUNCTION 151 CLIENTS WERE SERVED WITH APPROXIMATELY 7,714 HOURS OF SERVICE PROVIDED. THE SUMMER TRAINING AND RECREATION PROGRAM (STAR) IS A SIX-WEEK SUMMER CAMP PROVIDING SERVICES TO BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AGES 5- 13. THE PROGRAM OFFERS FUN, ENGAGING, AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES FOCUSING ON LITERACY, TECHNOLOGY, PHYSICAL FITNESS, SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, ART AND MUSIC. TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH, TEACHER PLANNING AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IS ALSO DEVOTED TO BRAILLE AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY. THESE PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN SHARPEN THEIR LIFE SKILLS, LEARN COMPUTER SKILLS AND REINFORCE THEIR BRAILLE LITERACY. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED A TOTAL OF 69 STUDENTS WITH TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS OF APPROXIMATELY 9,242 HOURS OF SERVICE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE 990 INFORMATION IS GATHERED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED, MANAGEMENT PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO REVIEWS IT THOROUGHLY AND APPROVES IT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIALS FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON. HE/SHE SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULT IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE CORPORATION AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
DETERMINED THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS PART OF THE BOARD GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES. THE BOARD OPERATIONS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CEO'S SALARY/PERFORMANCE. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS PERFORMANCE AND SALARY REVIEW IS CONDUCTED. CEO PERFORMANCE TARGETS ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY. CEO CONTRACT WAS DEVELOPED IN 2005, REVISED IN 2007 AND EXTENDED IN 2009 AND 2010 SALARY AND ANY INCREASE IS BASED UPON A REVIEW OF OTHER LEADING AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND AS WELL AS EQUIVALENT LOCAL NONPROFITS. CFO: THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH AN OUTSIDE PLACEMENT FIRM AND CONSIDERED JOB DUTIES AND MARKET CONDITIONS AND COMPENSATION IN OTHER LEADING AGENCIES AS WELL AS EQUIVALENT LOCAL NONPROFITS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR READILY AVAILABLE THROUGH WEBSITES LIKE GUIDESTAR. ANNUAL REPORT IS CIRCULATED TO 15,000 MIAMI-DADE CITIZENS AND OTHER SIMILIAR AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE BOARD GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE MINUTES FROM THE BOARD MEETINGS AND THE NOTES FROM BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR AUDITORS, PROGRAM MONITORS AND TO THE NAC PEERS AND NON PROFIT WORLD.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
1,051,662 59,893 46,551
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
CHANGE IN INTEREST IN INVESTMENTS HELD IN TRUST 27,698 COST OF GOODS SOLDS 165,781 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 39,629 COST OF GOODS SOLD -165,781 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES -39,629
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.