Firstlight International
- Assets
- $50.0k
- Revenue
- $143.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Springdale, PA
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-1799888
Organization Overview
Firstlight International is located in Springdale, PA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firstlight International 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, Firstlight International generated $143.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $126.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
OVERSEAS MISSIONARY WORK INVOLVING EVANGELISM,DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH PLANTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMPLETED 12 FULL MONTHS OF MISSONARY WORK IN U.S.A, THAILAND AND IN SOUTH EAST ASIA. 1.) SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL U.S.A.2.) SERVED AS APOSTALIC OF FIRSTLIGHT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NETWORK- THAILAND.3.) SERVED AS DIRECTOR LEADER TO THE FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION IN THAILAND.4.) TRAINED NATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING TEAMS TO IMPLEMENT AND TO OVERSEE CHURCH PLANTING PROJECTS IN CHINA, MYANMAR, LAOS AND THAILAND.5.) SERVED ON MISSION TEAMS.6.) SERVED AS BIBLE TEACHER IN TRAINING LOCATIONS IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES IN ASIA.
CHURCH PLANTING- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & MINISTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.1.) THAILAND- FIRSTLIGHT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NETWORK- THAILAND (FLFCN)2.) INSIDERS PROJECT- THAILAND3.) THE HIDING PLACE PROJECT- THAILAND
FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION, A REGISTERED SOCIAL FOUNDATION IN THAILAND. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT WERE CONDUCTED:1.) FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION GENERAL FUNDS2.) FOUNDATION HEAD OFFICE PROJECTS IN NONG BUA LAM PHU, THAILAND.3.) FOUNDATION BRANCH OFFICE PROJECTS IN SEKA, THAILAND.4.) FAMILIES WITHOUT FATHERS5.) SCHOOL FEES AND RELATED SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR 50 CHILDREN IN 5 LOCATIONS.6.) 52 WEEKLY VISITS TO HOMES AND AREA SCHOOLS OF FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM.7.) CONDUCTED 2 EYE CARE OUTREACHES IN 2 DISTRICTS - OVER 1,500 PEOPLE SEEN
GIVING TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR MINITRIES TO FURTHER SUPPORT THEIR TAX EXEMPT STATUS AS WELL AS MISSIONARIES ON FOREIGN FIELDS.-INDIA TRAINING-SONBURN ENCOUNTERS-TRAVEL EXPENSE-OTHER MISSIONARY SUPPORT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Ecker President | Officer | 40 | $25,791 |
Deborah Ecker Vice President | Officer | 25 | $17,194 |
Ellinore R Geppert General Secretary/treasure | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Bob Roth Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Yc Chen Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Chuck Lenhart Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $143,246 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,246 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $143,246 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $42,985 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,299 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,078 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,636 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,054 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,887 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $359 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,800 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $126,194 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,956 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $49,956 |
| 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 | $49,956 |
| 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 | $49,956 |
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