Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 1,710,118 | 1,563,233 | 1,358,740 | 1,326,687 | 1,598,239 | 7,557,017 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 1,710,118 | 1,563,233 | 1,358,740 | 1,326,687 | 1,598,239 | 7,557,017 |
| 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. | 7,557,017 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,710,118 | 1,563,233 | 1,358,740 | 1,326,687 | 1,598,239 | 7,557,017 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 27 | 15,762 | 16,615 | 16,650 | 15,548 | 64,602 |
| 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 VI.).. | 9,531 | 745 | 5,925 | 6,802 | 7,176 | 30,179 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 7,671,396 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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| PART II, LINE 10 | MISCELLANEOUS 30,179 |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FOR OVER 60 YEARS, THE LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS, INC. HAS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN PINELLAS COUNTY WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THE LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR AGENCIES SERVING PEOPLE WITH BLINDNESS OR VISUALLY IMPAIRMENT SINCE 1994. TRAINING IS OFFERED IN OUR SPACIOUS CENTRALLY LOCATED AGENCY AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY IN CLIENT'S HOMES, WORKPLACES, AND OTHER RELEVANT LOCATIONS. |
| FORM 990 | (CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 1, LINE 1) OUR PROGRAMS ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AND ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, AT THE CENTER, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS ENABLE PEOPLE TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH TRAINING GEARED TO EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF COMPREHENSIVE VISION REHABILITATION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AND PROVIDED BY HIGHLY TRAINED AND CREDENTIALED PROFESSIONAL STAFF. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | (CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2) SELF-MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES, AS WELL AS USE OF ACCESS TECHNOLOGY ARE PROVIDED. THIS FISCAL YEAR 216 PEOPLE RECEIVED REHABILITATIVE TRAINING SERVICES IN THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | (CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2) COUNSELING AS WELL AS LIMITED JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BASED ON DIRECT REFERRALS FROM THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES. THIS TRAINING IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME, AT THE CENTER, OR IN THE COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE NEEDS AND GOALS OF EACH PERSON. THIS FISCAL YEAR 73 PEOPLE RECEIVED SERVICES THAT ASSISTED THEM TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | (CONTINUED FROM 990, PAGE 2) DEVELOPMENTAL GAPS THAT MAY EXIST TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM UNTIL THE CHILD HAS ACHIEVED THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING OR UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES THE AGE OF 6 YEARS. THIS FISCAL YEAR 36 CHILDREN AND 88 FAMILY MEMBERS WERE SERVED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | CHILDREN'S PROGRAM IN FEBRUARY OF 2016, LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS LAUNCHED A NEW YEAR ROUND AND SUMMER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 - 13. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS, ACCESS TECHNOLOGY, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, EXPOSURE TO CAREERS AND WORK PLACES AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM ALLOW THE CHILDREN TO ACQUIRE AND/OR ENHANCE THE ADAPTIVE TECHNIQUES AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL AND INDEPENDENT IN A SIGHTED WORLD. THE NEW PROGRAM IS OFFERED TWICE A MONTH ON SATURDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND A THREE WEEK LIFE SKILLS CAMP IS OFFERED IN THE SUMMER. THIS YEAR, 18 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAM. TRANSITION PROGRAM TEENAGERS 14 YEARS OF AGE THROUGH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. SERVICES ARE OFFERED ONCE A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FOR FOUR WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER. THIS PROGRAM HELPS EACH YOUNG PERSON LEARN TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE, JOB PLACEMENT OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. ONCE-A-MONTH FIELD TRIPS ARE ALSO OFFERED. SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, AND HOME MANAGEMENT; HOW TO COMPLETE A JOB APPLICATION; INTERVIEW SKILLS AND USE OF ACCESS TECHNOLOGY ARE LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE SUMMER PROGRAM GIVES THE STUDENTS THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITING A COLLEGE CAMPUS TO LEARN FIRST-HAND WHAT LIFE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS IS ALL ABOUT. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE HOME MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN A DIFFERENT BUT REALISTIC ENVIRONMENT. THEY LEARN HOW TO GET AROUND SAFELY ON THE CAMPUS AND HOW TO ADAPT THE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING THEY HAVE RECEIVED TO MASTER NEW EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A PAID WORK EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP JOB SKILLS AND GAIN VALUABLE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. THIS FISCAL YEAR 13 YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TRANSITION PROGRAM. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LOW VISION SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LOW VISION SERVICES PROGRAM 65 CLIENTS RECEIVED HIGHLY SPECIALIZED TRAINING FROM OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST WHO IS DUALLY CERTIFIED AS A LOW VISION SPECIALIST AND A DIABETES EDUCATOR. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENTS, TRAINING IN MAGNIFICATION, LIGHTING, AND ECCENTRIC VIEWING, SELF-MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES, AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. 32 OF THE 65 CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES ALSO ACCESSED ADDITIONAL TRAINING OFFERED THROUGH THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM. THE ALUMNI PROGRAM THE ALUMNI PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO SOCIAL, EDUCATION, LEISURE, AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT AND SENIOR ALUMNI OF THE LIGHTHOUSE. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO HELP ADULT AND SENIOR ALUMNI MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT WILL MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY STIMULATE CLIENTS TO AVOID ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION, ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO BE ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT AND ASSIST IN EXPANDING THEIR SOCIAL HORIZONS. THE PROGRAM MEETS ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 10:00 - 2:30 AND OFFERS CLASSES SUCH AS A BOOK CLUB, STAYING IN THE KNOW, INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING SESSIONS ON ACCESS TECHNOLOGY, POSITIVE LIVING, MUSIC APPRECIATION, AND CARDS AND GAMES. APPROXIMATELY 15 CLIENTS ATTEND MONTHLY. INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PEOPLE WHO NEED ONE-TIME SUPPORT FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM STAFF. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED ARE THINGS SUCH AS A HOME VISIT TO REPLACE A BROKEN WHITE CANE, OR APPLYING TOUCH BUTTONS TO ADAPT A KITCHEN, WASHER AND DRYER OR OTHER HOME APPLIANCES FOR SOMEONE WHO IS VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THIS FISCAL YEAR 36 PEOPLE RECEIVED ONE-TIME INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES FROM LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS PROFESSIONAL STAFF. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE AGENCY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS EACH RECEIVE AND REVIEW THE FORM 990 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX AND APPROVE ITS SUBMISSION PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROVIDES EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER WITH AN APPLICATION PACKET THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR INFORMATION TO BE UPDATED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS ARE MADE AWARE OF THE AGENCY'S POLICY MANUAL WHICH INCLUDES THE WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT & CEO, VICE PRESIDENT & COO, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARIES OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE SALARIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT & CEO, VICE PRESIDENT & COO, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SALARIES OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA FOR COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE AGENCY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GIFT POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST OR THROUGH INSPECTION AT THEIR OFFICE. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | RENTAL EXPENSES - INDIRECT 33,458 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -2,595 RENTAL EXPENSES - INDIRECT -33,458 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 2,595 |
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