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West Texas Lighthouse For The Blind

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$6.66M (2023)

Expenses
$4.09M (2023)

Total Assets
$12.5M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$899k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,662,960
Expenses
$4,088,858
Net Income
$2,574,102
Net Assets
$11,621,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,277
0.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $145,772
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $516,368
7.7%
Net Inventory Sales $5,945,903
89.2%
Other Revenue $9,640
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $157,202
3.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,433,775
59.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,519,915
Total Liabilities $898,661
Net Assets $11,621,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Director) $157,202 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Gaddy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Hettick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Hackl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cecil (Vice Chairman Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,378,623
Expenses
$3,731,877
Net Income
$1,646,746
Net Assets
$8,870,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,327
1.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,328
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,259,852
97.8%
Other Revenue $7,116
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $141,262
3.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,237,368
60.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,684,938
Total Liabilities $814,767
Net Assets $8,870,171
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Director) $141,262 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Hackl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cecil (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chair Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Jacoby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,220,573
Expenses
$1,439,926
Net Income
$780,647
Net Assets
$7,528,025
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,456
1.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,680
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $431,830
19.4%
Net Inventory Sales $1,709,039
77.0%
Other Revenue $20,568
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,890
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $678,558
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,226,799
Total Liabilities $698,774
Net Assets $7,528,025
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Director) $137,799 $0 $7,091
Steve Cecil (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chair/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Hackl (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,263,182
Expenses
$1,431,125
Net Income
$832,057
Net Assets
$6,763,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $437,147
19.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32,631
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,000
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $1,733,394
76.6%
Other Revenue $55,010
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,776
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $714,240
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,541,870
Total Liabilities $778,203
Net Assets $6,763,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Director) $139,402 $0 $7,374
Steve Cecil (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Hackl (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,905,044
Expenses
$1,460,808
Net Income
$444,236
Net Assets
$5,704,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,808
0.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $36,656
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,000
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $1,839,045
96.5%
Other Revenue $11,535
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $137,562
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $703,010
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,562,326
Total Liabilities $857,605
Net Assets $5,704,721
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Director) $130,820 $0 $6,742
Steve Cecil (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Hackl (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,946,062
Expenses
$1,434,308
Net Income
$511,754
Net Assets
$5,029,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,983
2.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31,101
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,856,314
95.4%
Other Revenue $7,664
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,121
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $665,558
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,743,730
Total Liabilities $714,144
Net Assets $5,029,586
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Director) $132,121 $0 $0
Steve Cecil (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chairman/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Hackl (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,512,013
Expenses
$1,108,336
Net Income
$403,677
Net Assets
$4,429,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,188
13.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,536
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,261,362
83.4%
Other Revenue $14,927
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $491,168
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,735,617
Total Liabilities $306,079
Net Assets $4,429,538
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Dir.) $120,664 $0 $6,235
Steve Cecil (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chairman/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Asst. Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maurice Westmoreland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,251,614
Expenses
$932,861
Net Income
$318,753
Net Assets
$3,877,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,884
2.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,188
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,175,886
93.9%
Other Revenue $18,656
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $122,041
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $413,329
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,137,775
Total Liabilities $260,519
Net Assets $3,877,256
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Dir.) $116,037 $0 $6,004
Steve Cecil (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chairman/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul Stipanovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Schultz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maurice Westmoreland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,112,560
Expenses
$807,401
Net Income
$305,159
Net Assets
$3,593,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,494
3.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,857
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,060,242
95.3%
Other Revenue $2,967
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,408
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $339,547
42.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,710,400
Total Liabilities $117,058
Net Assets $3,593,342
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Dir.) $111,625 $0 $5,783
Steve Cecil (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chairman/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Goodwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Schultz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maurice Westmoreland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$985,289
Expenses
$823,666
Net Income
$161,623
Net Assets
$3,344,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,754
4.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,970
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $936,845
95.1%
Other Revenue $720
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,879
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $312,173
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,520,554
Total Liabilities $176,270
Net Assets $3,344,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Dir.) $106,431 $0 $5,448
Steve Cecil (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vp/Sec) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Goodwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Schultz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Racheal Jacoby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maurice Westmoreland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$957,357
Expenses
$732,905
Net Income
$224,452
Net Assets
$3,182,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,642
3.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,831
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $925,884
96.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,408
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $283,816
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,322,424
Total Liabilities $139,763
Net Assets $3,182,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Wells (Executive Dir.) $96,426 $0 $3,982
Steve Cecil (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Rogers (Vice Chmn/Sec) $0 $0 $0
Stephen F Marx (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Goodwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pierce Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharynn Tomlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stormy Kimrey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zane Willard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maurice Westmoreland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alvin Owen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$865,462
Expenses
$664,581
Net Income
$200,881
Net Assets
$2,958,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,080
5.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,126
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $811,256
93.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,620
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,212
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,154,183
Total Liabilities $195,974
Net Assets $2,958,209

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,304,009
Expenses
$808,126
Net Income
$495,883
Net Assets
$2,757,328
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,684
2.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,383
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$229
Net Inventory Sales $1,270,171
97.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,697
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $404,216
50.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,934,181
Total Liabilities $176,853
Net Assets $2,757,328

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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