Nonprofit · EIN 30-0537272
LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SALEM, OR 97306
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $178,688 | $179,513 | -$825 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $178,962 | $184,273 | -$5,311 | $739 | $0 | $739 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $196,266 | $196,663 | -$397 | $6,050 | $0 | $6,050 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $205,700 | $207,533 | -$1,833 | $6,447 | $0 | $6,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,688
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $173,610
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $142
- Program services (functional)
- $179,513
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $825
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross receipts
- $178,688
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher A Robertson | President Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Sharon Nightingale | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Heather L Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gary McKean | Director/Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lonnie N Buchanan | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Michelle Lewis | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Aaron DeNeui | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher A Robertson | President Officer | 5 | $3,000 |
| Sharon Nightingale | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Aaron DeNeui | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Heather L Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Collin R Wellard | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gary McKean | Director/Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lonnie N Buchanan | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Lewis | Secretary/Treasurer Key employee | 5.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher A Robertson | President Officer | 13 | $8,000 |
| Sharon Nightingale | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Aaron DeNeui | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Heather L Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Collin R Wellard | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gary McKean | Director/Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lonnie N Buchanan | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin McCain | Secretary Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher A Robertson | President Officer | 13 | $4,000 |
| Sharon Nightingale | Director Trustee or director | 8.5 | $0 |
| Aaron DeNeui | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Heather L Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Collin R Wellard | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gary McKean | Director/Legal Counsel Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lonnie N Buchanan | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin McCain | Secretary Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 369 KYBER CT SE, SALEM, OR 97306-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Christopher Robertson, 369 Khyber Ct SE, Salem, OR 97306
- Signed the 990
- Michelle Lewis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (503) 508-4380
Mission
To support and ensure the safety, health, education and love of orphans in Sierra Leone Ebola Orphan Homes. In addition, caring for widows and training of pastors and assist in support of Sierra Leone churches.
Program accomplishments
- Support of our Gbangbatoke propoerty in Sierra Leone.Expenses $25,337 · grants $25,337
- Construction on our Foy property in Sierra Leone.Expenses $33,670 · grants $33,670
- Support of the Foy ministry in Sierra Leone.Expenses $19,214 · grants $19,214
- Support of widows and orphans in Sierra Leone on our 5 locations: Gbangbatoke, Gboyama, Foya, Tefeya and Waterloo.Expenses $101,292 · grants $101,292
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0537272
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Income (IRS master file)
- $178,688
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- April 27, 2013
- 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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $178,688 | $179,513 | $0 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $178,962 | $184,273 | $739 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $196,266 | $196,663 | $6,050 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $205,700 | $207,533 | $6,447 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 30-0537272).
Questions about LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY is 30-0537272.
- Is LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
- Are donations to LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY 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 THE WORLD MINISTRY 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 LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Christopher Robertson.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $178,688, expenses of $179,513 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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