Light 2 The World, operating under the name L2w, is located in Beaverton, OR. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. L2w 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 12/2022, L2w generated $213.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $249.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
L2W IS A NONPROFIT INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING MISSIONS AND CHILDREN'S HOMES IN NEPAL AND SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT CONFERENCES AND RETREATS FOR LOCAL VILLAGES AND CHURCHES THROUGHOUT NEPAL - YOUTH & PASTOR LEADERSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL; INCLUDES TRAINING IN MUSIC WORSHIP LEADERSHIP BIBLICAL STUDIES BENEVOLENT RELIEF FOR THE POOR IN KATHMANDU AND NEPAL.
CONTINUED SUPPORT AND DIRECT FUNDING FOR THREE 3 NEPALI CHILDERS'S HOMES: MY FAMILY HOME - 14 CHILDREN MERCY CHILDREN'S HOME - 12 CHILDREN GRACE HIMALAYA CHILDREN'S HOME - 12 CHILDREN.
PROVIDE SUPPORT HOUSING AND SCHOOLING FOR 14 CHILDREN IN VARANASI INDIA AND SUPPORT HOUSING AND SCHOOLING FOR 5 BIHARI REFUGEE CHILDREN IN DHAKA BANGLADESH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Tamang President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,000 |
Holly Tamang Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Julie Kahut Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dennis Liedstrand Chief Financial Officer | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Phoebe Liedstrand Secretary Treasurer | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Dave Bollen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $213,123 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $213,123 |
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 | $213,123 |
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 | $144,573 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,681 |
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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,503 |
Information technology | $4,518 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $24,094 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $249,848 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,840 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,889 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,248 |
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 | $10,883 |
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 | $128,860 |
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 | $128,860 |
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 | $128,860 |
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