Nonprofit · EIN 82-2064693
THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,643,665 | $1,778,584 | -$134,919 | $424,309 | $167,030 | $257,279 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,003,997 | $1,919,989 | $84,008 | $142,690 | $150,895 | -$8,205 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,635,090
- of which government grants
- $1,635,090
- Program service revenue
- $8,425
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $150
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $808,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,013,059
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,504
- Occupancy
- $117,548
- Travel
- $49,986
- Depreciation
- $75,995
- Program services (functional)
- $475,457
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,264,433
- Fundraising (functional)
- $38,694
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $142,690
- Total assets, end of year
- $424,309
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $167,030
- Net assets, end of year
- $257,279
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $156,958
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $182,279
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $75,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,643,665
- Employees
- 14
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAKESHA WATKINS | CHIEF OPERAT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOSEPH WORTHY | CHIEF OF STA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| NATALIE COLLIER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAKESHA WATKINS | CHIEF OPERAT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOSEPH WORTHY | CHIEF OF STA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DR RAMATU BANGURA | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| NATALIE COLLIER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| DR VERONICA LANDERS | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 233 E CAPITOL ST, JACKSON, MS 39201-2402
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 70 Chickasaw Drive, Starkville MS 39759
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NATALIE COLLIER
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Natalie Collier, 70 Chickasaw Drive, Starkville MS 39759
- Signed the 990
- NATALIE COLLIER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (769) 257-0977
- Website
- LOVEBLACKGIRLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LIGHTHEART SANDERS
Mission
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN THROUGH ADDRESSING THE WHOLE PERSON--PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELLBEING, ALL SUPPORTED BY AN AFFIRMING SOCIOPOLITICAL STRUCTURE.
Program accomplishments
- THE BLACK GIRL RESEARCH INSTITUTE PURPOSE IS TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE TOOLS AND ANALYSIS THEY NEED TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES AND TURN THIS RESEARCH INTO ACTION.Expenses $125,491
- BLACK GIRL TIMES (EDITORIAL). ROOTED IN A TRADITION OF LIBERATORY STORYTELLING, THE BLACK GIRL TIMES IS THE MEET UP SPACE ONLINE FOR SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS, WOMEN, FEMMES (AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE AND RESPECT THEM) TO SHARE, LEARN, ACTIVATE, AND CHALLENGE THROUGH NEWS AND CULTURE WRITING. EDITORIAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES WRITING FELLOWSHIPS TO THE DEMOCRATIC JOURNALISM INSTITUTE AND THE UNITA BLACKWELL HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT.Expenses $158,811
- ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING FOCUSES ON HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING THROUGH A VARIETY OF CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO RESTRUCTURE SYSTEMS AND INVEST IN SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF SURVIVAL AND ADVANCEMENT.Expenses $115,160
- OTHERExpenses $75,995
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 | Not 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
- 82-2064693
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $424,309
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,643,665
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,643,665 | $1,778,584 | $424,309 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,003,997 | $1,919,989 | $142,690 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,883,846 | $2,119,541 | $196,632 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,861,941 | $1,816,139 | $206,995 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Natalie Collier | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 82-2064693).
Questions about THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT is 82-2064693.
- Is THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT 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 LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT 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 THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT 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 THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NATALIE COLLIER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE LIGHTHOUSE BLACK GIRL PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,643,665, expenses of $1,778,584 and total assets of $424,309 at year end.
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