Nonprofit · EIN 46-2580067
LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES
Tax-exempt · GARLAND, TX 75043
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $100,188 | $94,421 | $5,767 | $11,155 | – | $11,155 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,897 | $70,516 | -$4,619 | $5,388 | – | $5,388 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $121,604 | $117,178 | $4,426 | $10,007 | – | $10,007 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,188
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $94,421
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $94,421
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,388
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,155
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,155
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,155
- Gross receipts
- $100,188
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP BENJAMIN THOMAS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ABRAHAM | SECRETARY CUM TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MATHEW C THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP BENJAMIN THOMAS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ABRAHAM | SECRETARY CUM TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MATHEW C THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP BENJAMIN THOMAS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ABRAHAM | SECRETARY CUM TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MATHEW C THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4509 HUMMINGBIRD LN, GARLAND, TX 75043-2714
- In care of
- % PHILIP BENJAMIN THOMAS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 4509 Hummingbird Lane, Garland TX 75043
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Philip Benjamin Thomas, 4509 Hummingbird Lane, Garland TX 75043
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PHILIP BENJAMIN THOMAS, PRESIDENT
- Website
- lighttothepeoples.org
Mission
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND CHARITY
Program accomplishments
- Support of religious ministers: 30 individuals preachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ in different places. Support for individuals training for ministry seminary: 135 individuals. Church building construction and community projects such as providing deep wells that benefit 200 villagers.Expenses $94,421 · grants $94,421
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
- 46-2580067
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,155
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $100,188 | $94,421 | $11,155 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $65,897 | $70,516 | $5,388 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $121,604 | $117,178 | $10,007 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Philip Benjamin Thomas | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Philip Benjamin Thomas | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Philip Benjamin Thomas | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 46-2580067).
Questions about LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES
- What is the EIN of LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES is 46-2580067.
- Is LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES 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 TO THE PEOPLES 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 TO THE PEOPLES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Philip Benjamin Thomas.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHT TO THE PEOPLES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,188, expenses of $94,421 and total assets of $11,155 at year end.
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