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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2109588

LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC

Also known as THE LIGHTHOUSE

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46805

Financials

$1.5M$1.3M2023$1.5M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,499,911$1,467,382$32,529$1,320,278$795,325$524,953
December 31, 2023990$1,472,906$1,319,694$153,212$1,336,572$844,160$492,412
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$881,263
Program service revenue
$88,504
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$530,144
Other revenue
$530,144

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$710,246
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$762,100
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,723
Occupancy
$273,505
Travel
$120,976
Depreciation
$53,853
Program services (functional)
$1,269,799
Management and general (functional)
$91,325
Fundraising (functional)
$106,258

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,336,572
Total assets, end of year
$1,320,278
Total liabilities, end of year
$795,325
Net assets, end of year
$524,953
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,192,912
Net assets without donor restrictions
$524,953
Gross receipts
$1,629,265
Employees
47
Volunteers
702
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
IN

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brandon BowerExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$84,777
Elizabeth BowerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$14,558
Patrick OConnellTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
David K AllenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John MorrDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jane HollidayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Todd PletcherDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jeremy SchafferDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Mark WarscoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brandon BowerExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$77,750
Elizabeth BowerSecetary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$16,697
John MorrDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jane HollidayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Patrick OConnellTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
David K AllenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3000 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-4737
In care of
% BRANDON C BOWER
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
10507 Bent Tree Lane, Fort Wayne IN 46804
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Brandon Bower, 1803 E 1200 N, Roanoke, IN 46783
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Brandon Bower, 10507 Bent Tree Lane, Fort Wayne IN 46804
Signed the 990
BRANDON C BOWER, Executive Director
Phone
(260) 255-6413
Return prepared by
Peer Tax Solutions

Mission

The Lighthouse exists to serve men who struggle with life-altering addiction by providing structure, education, support and mentorship. We also strive to be a bridge in the healing process between these men and their families.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TRANSITIONAL HOMES - IN 2024 THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVED 102 RESIDENTS IN THEIR GROUP HOMES, HELD 2,080 GROUPS, PROVIDED 7,285 RESIDENTIAL DAYS, SENT 905 JAIL LETTERS, DONATED $47,439 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FACILITATED 5,758 VOLUNTEER HOURS, AND OUR MENTORS HAD 750 MENTORSHIP HOURS.
    Expenses $750,397 · revenue $881,263
  • THRIFT STORE - THE LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY THRIFT STORE SERVED OVER 89 PARTNER CHURCHES AND AGENCIES BY PROVIDING DISCOUNTED OR FREE CLOTHING ITEMS TO THEIR CLIENTS AND BY OFFERING LOW COST CLOTHING TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE THRIFT STORE PROVIDED $13,693 IN CLOTHING AND DISTRIBUTED 51,813 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 1,154 FAMILIES.
    Expenses $519,402 · revenue $697,949

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2109588
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,320,278
Income (IRS master file)
$1,629,265

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,499,911$1,467,382$1,320,278XML
990December 2023$1,472,906$1,319,694$1,336,572XML
990December 2022$767,942$783,044$1,141,404IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Brandon Bower
December 31, 2016≤ $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 47-2109588).

Questions about LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC is 47-2109588.
Is LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC 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 LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Brandon Bower.
Who are the officers and directors of LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,777 (Brandon Bower, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LIFE RESTORATION SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,499,911, expenses of $1,467,382 and total assets of $1,320,278 at year end.

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