Lanterns For Light Foundation is located in Cypress, TX. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lanterns For Light 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 12/2021, Lanterns For Light Foundation generated $37.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $88.2k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
1. CONSTRUCTED TO COMPLETION A DORMITORY FOR SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS THAT ACCOMMODATES 40 STUDENTS AND 2 CUSTODIANS. 2. CONSTRUCTED TO COMPLETION AN URGENT HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN MASABA THAT WILL SERVE OVER 6,000 PEOPLE. 3. COVID - 19 ASSISTANCE. SUPPLIED FOOD TO OVER 120 FAMILIES ( WITH FIVE MEMBERS AVERAGE PER FAMILY) AND ALSO SUPPORTED ABOUT 30 HOUSEHOLDS WITH MONTHLY RENT. 4. SUPPORTED TUITION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE TO 25 STUDENTS JOINING THE 9TH GRADE IN BOARDING SCHOOLS, 2 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. 5. FEEDING PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2020 TO OVER 300 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. 6. DISTRIBUTED 1000 BIBLES TO 9TH-GRADE STUDENTS IN 7 HIGH SCHOOLS. 7. CONSTRUCTED TO COMPLETION NGEGE FEEDING PROGRAM KITCHEN BUILDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Meso Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Deborah Ogutu Treasurer | 10 | $0 | |
Miranda Bussy Ass Treasurer | 12 | $0 | |
Protus Onyango President | 12 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,902 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $37,902 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $408 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $195 |
Other expenses | $68,855 |
Total expenses | $88,220 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $37,648 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $37,648 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $37,648 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lanterns For Light Foundation has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/12/21 | $1,000 |
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Mission Enablers International Bentonville, AR | $795,841 | $7,887,827 |
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Dasra Houston, TX | $12,585,856 | $13,108,623 |
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Mission Mutual Arlington, TX | $1,503,426 | $4,739,100 |
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International Emergency And Development Aid Ieda Relief Inc Houston, TX | $425,583 | $3,732,117 |