Lower Lights Ministries is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lower Lights Ministries employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Lights Ministries 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 12/2021, Lower Lights Ministries generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $770.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FAITH BASED SOCIAL SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: RACHEL'S HOUSE, A RE-ENTRY PROGRAM SUPPORITNG FEMALES FOLLOWING INCARCERATION; FAMILY HOUSING, PROVIDING STABLE HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES; RECOVERY HOUSING, CONNECTS WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WITH STABLE HOUSING, COMPREHENSIVE ADDITICON, HEALTH SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION.
MENTORING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: YOUTH MENTORING, AN INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES POSITIVE GROWTH FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND A DESIRE FOR LIFELONG LEARING; YOUTH MENTORING, A PROGRAM FOR KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN ONSITE AND OFFSITE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TO LEARN AND DEVELOP POSITIVE OUTLOOK WHILE PARTICIPATING IN GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES, AND TAKING PART IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL AVOIDANCE CURRICULUM.
FAITH BASED SOCIAL SERVICE THAT PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jan Ruark CEO | Officer | 34 | $37,490 |
Aaron Basham Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Arledge Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Hanes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
J Allen Dean Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Hogan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $893,291 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,175 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $893,291 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,865 |
Investment income | $689 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,078,242 |
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. | $37,490 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $309,470 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $58,894 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,199 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,135 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,390 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $126,116 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,974 |
Interest | $4,955 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,703 |
Insurance | $8,169 |
All other expenses | $48,205 |
Total functional expenses | $770,197 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,840 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $560,625 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $98,475 |
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 | $14,781 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $653,911 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,917 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,423,549 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,317 |
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 | $85,886 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $126,203 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,297,346 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,423,549 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lower Lights Ministries has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Wood Foundation Canal Winchester, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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University Healthcare Physicians Inc Martinsburg, WV | $27,421,318 | $84,817,307 |
Rbc Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | $21,687,815 | $61,139,442 |
Gospel Light Mennonite Church Medical Aid Plan Canton, OH | $23,765,488 | $52,923,721 |
Vision Benefits Of America Inc Suite 400 Carnegie, PA | $64,908,622 | $38,442,292 |
Answers In Genesis Inc Petersburg, KY | $94,175,549 | $47,216,237 |
National Church Residences Foundation Columbus, OH | $124,164,884 | $10,642,562 |
Diakon Child Family & Community Ministries Topton, PA | $23,881,449 | $28,006,448 |
Lutheran Home Westlake, OH | $17,550,739 | $14,990,939 |
Mission Pre-Born Inc Indianapolis, IN | $6,569,199 | $16,394,673 |
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Back 2 Back Ministries Inc Mason, OH | $16,341,723 | $15,736,396 |
The Pottstown Cluster Of Religious Communities Pottstown, PA | $2,620,724 | $10,453,372 |