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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2489892

LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOS ANGELES, CA 90057

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 57116, LOS ANGELES, CA 90057-0116
In care of
% MELINDA ALEME
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO BOX 57116, LOS ANGELES CA 90057
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
MELINDA ALEME, PO BOX 57116, LOS ANGELES CA 90057

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025No data
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-N for LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-2489892
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
April 9, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: MELINDA ALEME
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH

What is the EIN of LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH is 26-2489892.
Is LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Are donations to LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIGHTING THE ETHIOPIAN PATH?
The 990-N for 2025 names MELINDA ALEME.

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