Light The Way Ministry is located in Springfield, MO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Light The Way Ministry employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Light The Way Ministry 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 The Way Ministry generated $607.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $524.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 49.1% per year over the past 5 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
CONDUCT AN OUTREACH MINISTRY THAT WILL PREACH THE GOSPEL THROUGH CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FESTIVALS AND SMALLER CONCERTS THAT PREACH THE GOSPEL THROUGH MUSIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Wilson Director | Trustee | 40 | $46,000 |
Donna Lind President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Kevin Hagen Member | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Tina Candie Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Johnny Kirklin Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $163,167 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $74,438 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $237,605 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $362,846 |
Investment income | $1,275 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,523 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $607,412 |
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. | $46,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $40,122 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,588 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $848 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,338 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,274 |
Advertising and promotion | $23,091 |
Office expenses | $5,462 |
Information technology | $211 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,114 |
Travel | $18,899 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $724 |
Payments to affiliates | $240,457 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,289 |
Insurance | $2,605 |
All other expenses | $12,053 |
Total functional expenses | $524,339 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,390 |
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 | $58,485 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $501,875 |
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 | $502,042 |
Total liabilities | $502,042 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | -$167 |
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 | $501,875 |
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