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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1712903

THE LANTERN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97214

Financials

$311K$217K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LANTERN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$311,413$217,045$94,368$4,796,956$4,697,313$99,643
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$268,862
of which government grants
$225,028
Program service revenue
$140
Investment income
$12,516
Net rental income
$29,895
Other revenue
$29,895

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$370
Accounting fees
$1,345
Occupancy
$165,189
Travel
$1,222
Program services (functional)
$170,418
Management and general (functional)
$12,191
Fundraising (functional)
$34,436

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,275
Total assets, end of year
$4,796,956
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,697,313
Net assets, end of year
$99,643
Net assets without donor restrictions
$99,643
Gross receipts
$311,413
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMILY FUSAROPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ELAINE SKINNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KURTIS FUSAROTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LESLIE BARBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
SARAH SHAOULDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
WILLIAM KRISTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2828 SE STEPHENS ST, PORTLAND, OR 97214-4973
In care of
% EMILY FUSARO
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
EMILY FUSARO, 2828 SE STEPHENS STREET, PORTLAND, OR 97214
Signed the 990
EMILY FUSARO, PRESIDENT
Phone
(503) 449-9639
990-N for 2024 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: EMILY FUSARO, 1120 SE MADISON ST, PORTLAND OR 97214. Mailing address: 1120 SE MADISON ST, PORTLAND OR 97214. Website: WWW.THELANTERNPDX.ORG
Return prepared by
PERKINS & COMPANY PC

Mission

THE LANTERN PROVIDES CONNECTION AND GRIEF SUPPORT. OUR OFFERINGS:- NOURISH DEEP CONNECTIONS- EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE FOR GRIEF AND HEALING- ADVANCE GRIEF LITERACY ACROSS SECTORS- REAWAKEN OUR CAPACITY TO GRIEVE, LOVE AND CONNECT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DELIVERED GRIEF SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH FACILITATED GRIEF GROUPS, BEFRIENDING MORTALITY SEMINARS, WORKPLACE GRIEF TRAININGS, COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLES, AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS, PROMOTING HEALING, CONNECTION, AND INCREASED GRIEF AWARENESS.
    Expenses $170,418 · revenue $140

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1712903
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,796,956
Income (IRS master file)
$311,413

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$311,413$217,045$4,796,956IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: EMILY FUSARO
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 33-1712903).

Questions about THE LANTERN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE LANTERN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LANTERN FOUNDATION is 33-1712903.
Is THE LANTERN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to THE LANTERN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LANTERN 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 LANTERN 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 THE LANTERN FOUNDATION 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 THE LANTERN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EMILY FUSARO.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LANTERN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE LANTERN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $311,413, expenses of $217,045 and total assets of $4,796,956 at year end.

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