Lighthouse Ministries International Of Africa, operating under the name Light of Hope, is located in Plymouth, MN. The organization was established in 2004. 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. As of 12/2021, Light of Hope employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Light of Hope 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, Light of Hope generated $397.6k 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 (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $394.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) 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
LIGHT OF HOPE IS A HOME AND SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IN NAIVASHA, KENYA, ESTABLISHED TO HELP ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND CARE OF ABANDONED AND ABUSED GIRLS. THE HOME AND SCHOOL PROVIDES BASIC NECESSITIES (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER) EDUCATION, LOVE AND GUIDANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIGHT OF HOPE IS A HOME AND SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IN NAIVASHA, KENYA, ESTABLISHED TO HELP ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND CARE OF ABANDONED AND ABUSED GIRLS. THE HOME AND SCHOOL PROVIDES BASIC NECESSITIES (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER) EDUCATION, LOVE AND GUIDANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Boniface Karanja Director Of Kenya Operations | Officer | 0 | $85,000 |
David Storevik Finance Manager | Officer | 0 | $20,790 |
Ann Boldt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzy Schulz Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeff Mccaulley Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Williams Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $191,560 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,560 |
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 | $206,045 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $397,605 |
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. | $135,503 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,790 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,153 |
Payroll taxes | $10,370 |
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 | $4,357 |
Office expenses | $2,198 |
Information technology | $1,688 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $10,934 |
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 | $554 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $394,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,716 |
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 | $250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,431,500 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,605,466 |
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 | $1,553,796 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $51,670 |
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 | $1,605,466 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lighthouse Ministries International Of Africa has recieved totaling $14,378.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, EDUCATION | $8,250 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: MULTIPLE | $6,040 |
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $88 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | $39,897,595 | $62,648,844 |
American Relief Agency For The Horn Of Africa Araha Columbia Heights, MN | $1,563,044 | $5,680,724 |
Partners In Food Solutions Minneapolis, MN | $6,630,359 | $3,742,547 |
Childrens Shelter Of Cebu Shoreview, MN | $4,022,401 | $2,605,054 |
Alimenta La Solidaridad Inc Madison, WI | $589,785 | $2,393,623 |
International Association For Refugees Minneapolis, MN | $1,103,297 | $2,184,072 |
Arrive Ministries Minneapolis, MN | $1,605,784 | $2,579,150 |
Gods Child Project Golden Valley, MN | $2,857,798 | $2,322,486 |
Potters House Association Internationl Inc Pewaukee, WI | $198,362 | $1,642,419 |
Gospel To Haiti Inc Reedsburg, WI | $906,868 | $1,622,429 |
Haiti Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | $1,003,985 | $1,530,233 |
Children Of The Promise Willmar, MN | $1,318,055 | $1,240,203 |