Nonprofit · EIN 84-3934466
LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE
Tax-exempt · MYERSTOWN, PA 17067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $591,888 | $500,263 | $91,625 | $1,041,113 | $120,983 | $920,130 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $574,519 | $413,124 | $161,395 | $906,021 | $77,292 | $828,729 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $577,170 | $355,545 | $221,625 | $662,305 | $1,564 | $660,741 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,735
- Program service revenue
- $546,033
- Investment income
- $10,120
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $41,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $255,804
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $336,186
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,879
- Occupancy
- $29,877
- Depreciation
- $26,191
- Program services (functional)
- $158,198
- Management and general (functional)
- $342,065
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $906,021
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,041,113
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $120,983
- Net assets, end of year
- $920,130
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,035,135
- Gross receipts
- $591,888
- Employees
- 19
- Year formed
- 2020
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON GINGERICH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT L KAUFFMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUSTIN MARTIN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK NEWSWANGER | STORE DIRECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT NOLT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYLVAN WITMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L KAUFFMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| AUSTIN MARTIN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLIN MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK NEWSWANGER | VICE- CHAIRM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DUANE PRIEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYLVAN WITMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT L KAUFFMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| AUSTIN MARTIN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLIN MARTIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK NEWSWANGER | VICE- CHAIRM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DUANE PRIEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYLVAN WITMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 N RACE ST, MYERSTOWN, PA 17067-1031
- In care of
- % ROBERT L KAUFFMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AUSTIN MARTIN, 15 WEAVER LANE, LEBANON, PA 17046
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT L KAUFFMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (717) 628-5156
- Return prepared by
- SONRISE TAX INC
Mission
RAISE FUNDS FOR SUPPORT OF URBAN LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES IN HARRISBURG PA, WHICH IS A NON-PROFIT MINISTERING TO THE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATE A THRIFT STORE TO PROVIDE THE MYERSTOWN AND NEWPORT COMMUNITY WITH AN OUTLET FOR THEIR USED MERCHANDISE AND A SOURCE FOR REASONABLY PRICED USED MERCHANDISE AND SERVICES. THE STORE ALSO PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES AMOUNG LOCAL CHURCH GROUPS FOR BOTH SERVICE AND TRAINING BENEFITS. PROFITS GO TO SUPPORT URBAN LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES.Expenses $158,198 · grants $41,000 · revenue $546,033
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 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
- 84-3934466
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,041,113
- Income (IRS master file)
- $591,888
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $591,888 | $500,263 | $1,041,113 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $574,519 | $413,124 | $906,021 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $577,170 | $355,545 | $662,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $396,300 | $290,291 | $463,176 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-3934466).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE is 84-3934466.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE 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 LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE 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 LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AUSTIN MARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $591,888, expenses of $500,263 and total assets of $1,041,113 at year end.
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