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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1547324

THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · VALENCIA, PA 16059

Financials

$1.4M$1.1M2023$1.3M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,338,109$1,099,111$238,998$3,528,830$12,248$3,516,582
December 31, 2023990$1,435,978$1,051,555$384,423$3,268,811$13,409$3,255,402
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,256,719
of which government grants
$42,327
Program service revenue
$20,592
Investment income
$75,427
Net gain from sales of assets
$3,984
Net income from fundraising events
-$17,129
Other revenue
-$14,629

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,431
Other salaries and wages
$333,313
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$547,499
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$32,361
Occupancy
$107,300
Depreciation
$88,458
Program services (functional)
$817,776
Management and general (functional)
$205,379
Fundraising (functional)
$75,956

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,268,811
Total assets, end of year
$3,528,830
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,248
Net assets, end of year
$3,516,582
Land, buildings and equipment
$906,290
Publicly traded securities
$995,679
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,196,466
Net assets with donor restrictions
$320,116
Gross receipts
$1,403,641
Employees
19
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1986
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VICTORIA SPRENGEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$84,105$5,697
DANIEL HARTZLERBUSINESS MAN
Officer
40$45,634$0
MELANIE CARMELITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL HODGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRITTANY KREBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHILIP MATHEWPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TREVOR MCCANCEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RACHELLE NICKOLSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAURA PALUMBIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL SIPPEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMMY YOUNGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VICTORIA SPRENGEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$81,124$4,647
DANIEL HARTZLERBUSINESS MAN
Officer
40$44,004$0
MELANIE CARMELITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL HODGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRITTANY KREBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHILIP MATHEWVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TREVOR MCCANCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RACHELLE NICKOLSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MAURA PALUMBIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL SIPPEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
116 BROWNS HILL RD STE 400, VALENCIA, PA 16059-3144
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VICTORIA SPRENG
Signed the 990
VICTORIA SPRENG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(724) 586-5554
Return prepared by
MCCALL SCANLON & TICE LLC

Mission

THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION IS A CHRISTIAN OUTREACH ORGANIZATION MEETING THE NEEDS OF IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES IN NORTHERN ALLEGHENY AND BUTLER COUNTIES. THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION PROVIDES BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD AND SHELTER, AND TRANSITIONAL AND INTERIM HOUSING. THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHICH INCLUDE: LIGHTHOUSE CAR CONNECTION, FAITH BASED JOB TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, COMPUTER SKILLS, AND PARENTING CLASSES. THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION DELIVERS HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND MINISTRIES THAT OFFER PEOPLE HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE AND THAT RESULT IN POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FOOD BANK - THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNEMPLOYED AND OTHER NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN THE LOCAL AREA. THE FOOD BANK SERVED A TOTAL OF 6,450 PEOPLE IN ALLEGHENY AND BUTLER COUNTIES IN 2024.
    Expenses $197,389
  • TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - THE FOUNDATION OPERATES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES: THE PENNEY HOUSE FOR MALES AGES 18-29, THE BLANCHARD HOUSE FOR FEMALES AGES 18-29, THE KAUFMAN DRIVE TOWNHOMES AND ARMOUR APARTMENTS FOR HOMELESS, SINGLE PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AND JOHNNY'S PLACE FOR MEN FOCUSED ON RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION. A TOTAL OF 60 PEOPLE WERE HOUSED IN 2024, AND 29 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, JOB SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COMPUTER LITERACY, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, HOME RESPONSIBILITY AND PARENTING SKILLS.
    Expenses $430,292 · revenue $20,592
  • THE FOUNDATION ALSO OPERATES VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS COMPUTER COURSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $190,095

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1547324
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,528,830
Income (IRS master file)
$1,403,641

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,338,109$1,099,111$3,528,830XML
990December 2023$1,435,978$1,051,555$3,268,811XML
990December 2022$1,524,002$1,089,496$2,892,591IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 25-1547324).

Questions about THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION is 25-1547324.
Is THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION 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 THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VICTORIA SPRENG.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,105 (VICTORIA SPRENG, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does THE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,338,109, expenses of $1,099,111 and total assets of $3,528,830 at year end.

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