Light The Way Foundation is located in Temple Hills, MD. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Light The Way Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Light The Way Foundation generated $34.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $33.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH, WITH LIMITED RESOURCES, TO PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TWENTY STUDENTS, 9 TO 12 YEARS OLD, WERE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FILM SUMMER CAMP. DURING CAMP, STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO CREATE A DOCUMENTARY FROM BEHIND THE CAMERA. THE STUDENTS ALSO HAD A RED CARPET PREMIERE OF THEIR DOCUMENTARY, AND A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION TO SHARE WHAT THEY LEARNED IN CAMP, WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PRESENT. THE EVENT WAS FREE FOR THE COMMUNITY.
LTW PROVIDES SMALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
LTW PROVIDES YOUTH MENTOR EVENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE INFORMATION INCLUDES COLLEGE/WORK LIFE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Billy Sanders Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Sturdivant Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Asia Chandler Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Janice Murphy President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Yakina White Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Derrick Terry Treasurer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $600 |
Fundraising events | $9,509 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,308 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,417 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $704 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $34,121 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $310 |
Office expenses | $1,800 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $765 |
All other expenses | $20,738 |
Total functional expenses | $33,315 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,913 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,913 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $5,913 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,913 |