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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2125232

LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES

Also known as CAMP HEAVEN

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Financials

$2.4M$2.1M2023$3.2M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,196,106$2,325,797$870,309$6,185,626$2,617,647$3,567,979
December 31, 2023990$2,402,768$2,101,596$301,172$4,716,966$2,019,296$2,697,670
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,013,092
of which government grants
$285,000
Program service revenue
$135,517
Investment income
$54,788
Net income from fundraising events
-$17,696
Net income from sales of inventory
$93
Other revenue
-$7,291

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$24,188
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$146,040
Other salaries and wages
$1,189,038
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,492,704
Professional fundraising fees
$43,692
Accounting fees
$37,560
Occupancy
$155,411
Travel
$16,217
Depreciation
$194,965
Program services (functional)
$1,793,221
Management and general (functional)
$319,357
Fundraising (functional)
$213,219

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,716,966
Total assets, end of year
$6,185,626
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,617,647
Net assets, end of year
$3,567,979
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,524,883
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,241,021
Net assets with donor restrictions
$326,958
Gross receipts
$3,246,146
Employees
83
Volunteers
418
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
DC

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Steven ParkBoard President/Executive
Trustee or director, Officer
40$136,376$9,664
Mary ParkDeputy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$104,752$11,497
Derek SykesBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Andrew HoBoard Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Muteba MukendiBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
La Toya ArchibaldBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Matt LueckeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phillip LeeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael OhBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kay KimBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Audrey DonnellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alex KnightBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Amy SareeramBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tosin OguntundeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TL RogersBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Candace EsselBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Cherie BellamyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tina YoonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ted KimBoard Chair (Until April 2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Steven ParkBoard President/Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$137,795$9,761
Mary ParkDeputy Director
Highest-paid employee
40$107,775$12,939
Ted KimBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LaToya ArchibaldBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Derek SykesBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kay KimBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tosin OguntundeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Andy HoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Phillip LeeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Audrey DonnellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anthony MinterBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tina YoonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cherie BellamyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Muteba MukendiBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Alex KnightBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matt LueckeBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Candace EsselBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael OhBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
760 7TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2739
In care of
% DAESUN WE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Steven Park, 760 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Signed the 990
Steven Park, Executive Director
Phone
(202) 548-4021
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

Little Lights Urban Ministries empowers underserved youth and families in Washington, DC with the love of Christ. We seek to develop their God-given potential spiritually, socially and intellectually through academics, life skills, the arts and discipleship.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Little Lights provided afterschool programs, summer camp, family services, tutoring, mentoring, and holistic support to youth and families living in public housing in Washington, DC. There were 10,968 meals served to community members. 180 students participated in programs. 250 adults visited the Family Center.
    Expenses $1,570,424 · grants $24,188 · revenue $58,784
  • The Clean Green Team landscaping program provided employment for adults living in the communities served.
    Expenses $222,797 · revenue $87,138

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
52-2125232
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
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,185,626
Income (IRS master file)
$3,246,146

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,196,106$2,325,797$6,185,626XML
990December 2023$2,402,768$2,101,596$4,716,966XML
990December 2022$2,089,290$1,948,717$2,787,329IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 52-2125232).

Questions about LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES is 52-2125232.
Is LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN 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 LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES 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 LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES 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 LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Steven Park.
Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,376 (Steven Park, Board President/Executive).
How much revenue does LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,196,106, expenses of $2,325,797 and total assets of $6,185,626 at year end.

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