LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Mission

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in San Francisco, is one of the largest and most established comprehensive blindness organizations in North America. Founded in 1902, our mission is to promote independence, community, and equity, created by and with blind and low vision people. LightHouse delivers a broad range of direct services, including independent living skills training such as orientation and mobility, braille, and digital literacy; employment and workforce development programs; early childhood services through Little Learners; and community-based social and cultural programs.

San Francisco CA | EIN: 94-1415317
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501(c)(3) organization

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Mission

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in San Francisco, is one of the largest and most established comprehensive blindness organizations in North America. Founded in 1902, our mission is to promote independence, community, and equity, created by and with blind and low vision people. LightHouse delivers a broad range of direct services, including independent living skills training such as orientation and mobility, braille, and digital literacy; employment and workforce development programs; early childhood services through Little Learners; and community-based social and cultural programs.

San Francisco CA | EIN: 94-1415317
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Financial Statements:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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