Nonprofit · EIN 25-1056389
LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,118,104 | $14,542,842 | -$424,738 | $42,609,277 | $15,280,267 | $27,329,010 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,766,209 | $13,353,417 | -$1,587,208 | $40,562,062 | $12,808,314 | $27,753,748 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,255,627 | $11,085,832 | $1,169,795 | $37,972,657 | $8,631,701 | $29,340,956 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,826,373
- of which government grants
- $1,000,000
- Program service revenue
- $6,830
- Investment income
- $242,396
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$10,810
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$52,070
- Other revenue
- $42,505
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $60,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $286,947
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,100,206
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,917,400
- Professional fundraising fees
- $240,534
- Legal fees
- $43,527
- Accounting fees
- $50,625
- Occupancy
- $675,070
- Travel
- $27,714
- Depreciation
- $622,582
- Program services (functional)
- $9,794,143
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,468,705
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,279,994
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,562,062
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,609,277
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,280,267
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,329,010
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,666,538
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,852
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,728,264
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $600,746
- Gross receipts
- $14,352,584
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERREL GILLIAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,550 | $28,812 |
| DOUG SMITH | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,325 | $21,260 |
| NATALIE KRETER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LUCAS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SCHMIEDLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FALCO MUSCANTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GASH ABEBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYN WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA HUCKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES RIMMEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CATHY SIGMUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROADARMEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERREL GILLIAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $136,051 | $22,265 |
| DOUG SMITH | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,130 | $20,833 |
| NATALIE KRETER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SCHMIEDLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FATICA | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHANEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GASH ABEBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYN R FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA HUCKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR EDWIN KAIRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DORAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ROADARMEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FALCO MUSCANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM RIMMEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CATHY SIGMUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERREL GILLIAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $143,055 | $20,427 |
| GLENN GRANER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SCHMIEDLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FATICA | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CHANEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GASH ABEBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALYN R FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA HUCKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN KAIRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DORAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD PETRANCOSTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FALCO MUSCANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM RIMMEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LUCAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CATHY SIGMUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 665 RIDGE AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-6001
- In care of
- % DIANA L HARTMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JERREL GILLIAM, 665 RIDGE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
- Signed the 990
- JERREL GILLIAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 258-6162
- Website
- WWW.LIGHTOFLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSSMAN YANAK & FORD LLP
Mission
LIGHT OF LIFE TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND HOPE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, OR ADDICTION TO RESTORE THEM AS HEALTHY MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD & EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM INCLUDES STREET HOMELESS OUTREACH, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND MEAL MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER HOLDS UP TO TWENTY-FOUR MEN (MORE IF ANY OF THE 12 HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT OR SHELTER PLUS BEDS ARE OPEN). MEN AND WOMEN CAN COME FOR DINNER, A SHOWER, A BED FOR THE NIGHT AND BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING. THEY ALSO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. THE SHELTER PLUS PROGRAM ADDS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. MEAL MINISTRY ENCOMPASSES THE MISSION SERVING BREAKFAST AND DINNER TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS TO THE RESIDENTS. AT THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND EASTER, VOLUNTEERS TAKE MEALS PREPARED AT THE MISSION TO SENIOR CENTERS IN THE COMMUNITY. AN AVERAGE OF 285 MEALS IS SERVED EVERY DAY. THE OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE A FOOD PANTRY, FREE STORE FOR CLOTHING AND OTHER ESSENTIALS, AND A FURNITURE BANK. HELD BOTH MORNINGS AND EVENINGS DAILY, LIGHT OF LIFE'S CHAPEL MINISTRY DELIVERS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO MEN AND WOMEN IN DIRE NEED OF HOPE.Expenses $5,668,843
- MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE HIGH COMMITMENT SHELTER, FOR MEN WHO ARE STABLE ENOUGH TO WORK AND COMMIT TO 90 DAYS OF CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TWO 12 TO 18-MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, THE MEN'S LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM AND THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SLEEPING QUARTERS AND A PRIVATE STORAGE AREA FOR HIS BELONGINGS. MEN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL SERVICES, HOUSING, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, CAREER ADVANCEMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADDICTION RECOVERY, EDUCATION, CAREER TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS, CREATIVE LEARNING, TREATMENT REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, BIBLE STUDIES AND OTHER CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES. UP TO 32 MEN ARE IN THE PROGRAM AT ONE TIME.Expenses $2,128,100 · grants $60,000 · revenue $6,230
- WOMEN & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSINGLE MOTHERS IN RECOVERY AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN COMMIT TO THIS 18-24 MONTH RECOVERY PROGRAM. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADDICTION RECOVERY, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, TREATMENT REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND OTHER CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES. ALSO OFFERED ARE SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD NEEDS AND PARENTING SKILLS. A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MEALS. UP TO 30 WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN THE PROGRAM AT ONE TIME.FOR WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN, WE HAVE THE SISTERS' RECOVERY HOUSE, WITH TEN FURNISHED APARTMENTS WHERE THE WOMEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $1,997,200 · revenue $600
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1056389
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,609,277
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,352,584
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $14,118,104 | $14,542,842 | $42,609,277 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $11,766,209 | $13,353,417 | $40,562,062 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $12,255,627 | $11,085,832 | $37,972,657 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $14,020,024 | $9,797,145 | $29,374,572 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1056389).
Questions about LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC is 25-1056389.
- Is LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JERREL GILLIAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,550 (JERREL GILLIAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,118,104, expenses of $14,542,842 and total assets of $42,609,277 at year end.
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