Fort Worth, TX

TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND ENDOWMENT FUND INC

EIN 45-4612865

Health & Wellness Disability Services & Support People with disabilities

Mission

Operate as a permanent endowment to provide ongoing, long‑term financial support for the Tarrant County Association for the Blind (Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth), ensuring sustainable funding for employment, training and client services for people who are blind or have significant vision loss.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) Contributions are tax-deductible

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About TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND ENDOWMENT FUND INC

The Tarrant County Association for the Blind Endowment Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) endowment organization established to benefit the Tarrant County Association for the Blind (doing business as Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth). The fund was formed in the 2013–2014 period and exists to preserve and grow donated assets so that earnings and distributions can reliably support Lighthouse programs.

In recent years the Endowment has grown into a multi‑million dollar permanent fund (total assets in the low‑to‑mid $11 million range as reported on recent filings) whose primary revenue stream is investment income. The Endowment’s distributions and investment earnings supplement the Lighthouse’s operating budget and help sustain competitive employment, vocational training, assistive‑technology services and other client programs for people who are blind in Tarrant County.

Notable achievements

Established permanent endowment

Formed as a dedicated endowment to benefit the Tarrant County Association for the Blind (Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth) and granted tax‑exempt status in the 2013–2014 timeframe, creating a vehicle for long‑term philanthropic support.

Significant asset growth

Built a permanent capital base that reached roughly $11 million+ in assets on recent public filings, creating a stable financial resource to support programs over the long term.

Reliable program support through investment income

Generated material investment income and distributions in recent fiscal years that have supplemented Lighthouse operations, helping fund employment programs, training and client services for people who are blind.

At a glance

Total assets: $11.7M
Annual revenue: $545K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)
EIN: 45-4612865
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Website: lighthousefw.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with a solid accountability/finance score (Three‑Star / ~81% overall score under current methodology).

Listed and documented in public nonprofit data services (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer / CauseIQ) with multi‑year Form 990 filings available, indicating regular public reporting and transparency.

Recognized on the official Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth website as the designated Endowment Fund for securing long‑term support for Lighthouse programs and donor giving options.

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