Nonprofit · EIN 27-0454677
LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · BYRAM, MS 39272
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,719 | $73,001 | -$4,282 | $51,997 | $0 | $51,997 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,669 | $73,754 | -$3,085 | $56,279 | $0 | $56,279 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,719
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $60,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $200
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,438
- Other expenses
- $9,363
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,279
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,997
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,997
- Gross receipts
- $68,719
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CARANNA | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DR BERNADETTE GRAYSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN L KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MARY D LOHRSTORFER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DI ANN INGRAM | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA FISHER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CARANNA | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DR BERNADETTE GRAYSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN L KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MARY D LOHRSTORFER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DI ANN INGRAM | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA FISHER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 720795, BYRAM, MS 39272-0795
- In care of
- % CAROLYN L KNIGHT
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CAROLYN L KNIGHT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (601) 953-9586
Mission
TRAIN MISSIONARIES & EVANGELIST FOR PIONEER EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP. CARRYOUT INNER CITY MINISTRIES IN PLACES OF NEED AND INFLUENCE OTHERS TOWARD EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS.
Program accomplishments
- MINISTERED TO AND ENCOURAGED WOMEN IN THE STRIP CLUB INDUSTRY BY COUNSELING, PROVIDING NOMINAL GIFTS AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FIND OTHER MEANS TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- MINISTERED TO AND ENCOURAGED MEN WHO ARE ENTANGLED IN PORNOGRAPHY AND THE STRIP CLUB BUSINESS BY COUNSELING AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO RESTORE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS DESTROYED BY THEIR PARTICIPATION IN SUCH ACTIVITIES.
- PARTNERED WITH HOPE CENTER INDIANAPOLIS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST. WORK WITH THESE AGENCIES TO MINISTER TO AND ASSIST WOMEN ENSLAVED IN THE SEX INDUSTRY AROUND THE WORLD BREAK AWAY AND FIND ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT.
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0454677
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $68,719
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | May 2025 | $68,719 | $73,001 | $51,997 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2024 | $70,669 | $73,754 | $56,279 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 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 27-0454677).
Questions about LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES is 27-0454677.
- Is LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES 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 IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,719, expenses of $73,001 and total assets of $51,997 at year end.
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