Nonprofit · EIN 84-2682994
LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · SHAWNEE, OK 74802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $114,776 | $89,234 | $25,542 | $84,453 | $0 | $84,455 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $97,028 | $103,374 | -$6,346 | $58,913 | $0 | $50,870 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $79,220 | $104,039 | -$24,819 | $57,216 | – | $57,216 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $114,030
- Other revenue
- $746
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $68,889
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $17,791
- Other expenses
- $2,554
- Program services (functional)
- $31,150
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $84,453
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $84,455
- Cash, savings and investments
- $84,453
- Gross receipts
- $114,776
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARA GABBERT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE BECKWITH | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| VALARI JETT | SECRETARY AND MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF BALDIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SARA BRANSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WAMBUGU | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTA MEYER | ASSISTANT TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| THEODORE DOCKERY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTA BAINE | ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| EHREN BECKWITH | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| MIA NATHAN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| CHARITY SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BRANSON | ASSISTANT TRESURERS | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN DURLER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARA GABBERT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE BECKWITH | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| VALARI JETT | SECRETARY AND MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF BALDIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SARA BRANSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WAMBUGU | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTA MEYER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| TED DOCKERY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTA BAINE | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| EHREN BECKWITH | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| MIA NATHAN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARA GABBERT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CARRIE BECKWITH | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| VALARI JETT | SECRETARY AND MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF BALDIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SARA BRANSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WAMBUGU | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTA MEYER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| TED DOCKREY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTA BAINE | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| EHREN BECKWITH | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| MIA RABON | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN DURLER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| HILLARY GRANGE | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| MANUEL KISHKETON | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JAKE DINGUS | MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3049, SHAWNEE, OK 74802-3049
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 3049, Shawnee OK 74802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Cara Branson, PO Box 3049, Shawnee OK 74802
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CARA GABBERT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (405) 570-2010
- Website
- WWW.LIGHTMISSIONALLIANCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HICKMAN BOOKKEEPING
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS INTERNATIONALLY IN KENYA. O
Program accomplishments
- Support: The Kenyan team of Light Mission Africa is what keeps everything running. Each one of these people are vital to the functioning of Light Mission AllianceExpenses $16,548 · grants $6,740
- School trainings: This initiative provides life skills training and hygiene materials to students on a monthly basis in rural Kenyan schools.Expenses $7,500 · grants $7,500
- Christmas meal project: Each year this project raises funds to provide needy families with a Christmas meal, offering families a chance to celebrate the holiday with dignity.Expenses $7,102 · grants $7,102
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
- 84-2682994
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $84,453
- Income (IRS master file)
- $114,776
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $114,776 | $89,234 | $84,453 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $97,028 | $103,374 | $58,913 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $79,220 | $104,039 | $57,216 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Cara Branson | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 84-2682994).
Questions about LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE is 84-2682994.
- Is LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE 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 MISSION ALLIANCE 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 MISSION ALLIANCE 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 MISSION ALLIANCE?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Cara Branson.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHT MISSION ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,776, expenses of $89,234 and total assets of $84,453 at year end.
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