Nonprofit · EIN 26-4634324
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MORRISTOWN, TN 37815
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $151,007 | $193,495 | -$42,488 | $49,624 | $578 | $49,046 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $110,227 | $74,856 | $35,371 | $92,112 | $578 | $91,534 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $75,740 | $78,623 | -$2,883 | $56,845 | $578 | $56,267 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,007
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $33,191
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,191
- Printing, publications and postage
- $507
- Other expenses
- $159,797
- Program services (functional)
- $137,552
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,112
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,624
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $578
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,046
- Cash, savings and investments
- $47,199
- Land and buildings
- $2,425
- Gross receipts
- $151,007
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis S Burke III | Sec./Treas. | 40 | $33,191 |
| Matthew Wine | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Samuel Knopp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Burke | President | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen LeMarr | Director | 1 | $0 |
| L Sterling Burke IV | Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis S Burke III | President | 40 | $37,716 |
| Matthew Wine | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Samuel Knopp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Burke | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen LeMarr | Director | 1 | $0 |
| L Sterling Burke IV | Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis S Burke III | President | 40 | $37,691 |
| Matthew Wine | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Samuel Knopp | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Burke | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen LeMarr | Director | 1 | $0 |
| L Sterling Burke IV | Director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3027, MORRISTOWN, TN 37815-3027
- In care of
- % LEWIS S BURKE III
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lewis S Burke III, President
- Phone
- (423) 585-7134
- Website
- www.lighthousego.org
- Return prepared by
- Carson Group Advanced Solutions Tax & Accounting
Mission
Missions organization dedicated to making disciples
Program accomplishments
- Lighthouse Community Outreach - Morristown, TN. Outreach activities to the poor and needy in the community, dedicated to serving physical and spiritual needs, and making disciples.Expenses $11,598
- Heritage House - Orphanage in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Provide shelter, clothing, food, and academic instruction to orphans. Also, provide vocational training when possible as the children reach adulthood.Expenses $125,954
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4634324
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,624
- Income (IRS master file)
- $151,007
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $151,007 | $193,495 | $49,624 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $110,227 | $74,856 | $92,112 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $75,740 | $78,623 | $56,845 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 26-4634324).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION is 26-4634324.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES 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 LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION 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 LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,191 (Lewis S Burke III, Sec./Treas.).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $151,007, expenses of $193,495 and total assets of $49,624 at year end.
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