Nonprofit · EIN 85-2363850
LIGHT PROJECT
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $96,666 | $96,333 | $333 | $45,980 | $1,242 | $44,738 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $107,931 | $99,224 | $8,707 | $45,679 | $1,275 | $44,404 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $64,871 | $40,087 | $24,784 | $36,461 | $764 | $35,697 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,755
- Program service revenue
- $26,042
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $22,869
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,320
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,086
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,437
- Occupancy
- $2,150
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,480
- Other expenses
- $21,180
- Program services (functional)
- $11,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,679
- Total assets, end of year
- $45,980
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,242
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,738
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,995
- Gross receipts
- $109,526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI FREDIEU | PRESIDENT | 25 | $34,320 |
| ALISON PRIVAT | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI FREDIEU | PRESIDENT | 25 | $33,030 |
| ALISON PRIVAT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI FREDIEU | PRESIDENT | 25 | $7,000 |
| ALISON PRIVAT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 115 TIMBERLAND RIDGE BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507-2743
- In care of
- % KRISTI FREDIEU
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 115 Timberland Ridge Blvd, Lafayette LA 70507
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Kristi Fredieu, 115 Timberland Ridge Blvd, Lafayette LA 70507
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KRISTI FREDIEU, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (337) 232-2750
- Website
- www.wearethelightproject.org
- Return prepared by
- CLARK HANES & FAUL LLC
Mission
RELIGOUS ORGANIZATION
Program accomplishments
- THE LIGHT PROJECT'S ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, "COLLARS & COMMUNITY," IS A UNIQUE AND ENGAGING EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN A FUN AND COMPETITIVE ATMOSPHERE. THE TOURNAMENT FOSTERS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CLERGY AND LAYPEOPLE, RAISES FUNDS FOR THE LIGHT PROJECT'S INITIATIVES (SUCH AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PODCAST PRODUCTIONS, PRAYER TOOLS, AND EVENINGS OF REFLECTION), AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND VALUES, EMPHASIZING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL TALENTS FOR THE GREATER GOOD. EACH YEAR, WE SERVE 125-150 PEOPLE AT THE "COLLARS & COMMUNITY" EVENT, IGNITING THEIR FAITH WHILE CELEBRATING THE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT DRIVES OUR MISSION.Expenses $5,813
- ENLIGHTENED NIGHTS, HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 4-5 TIMES A YEAR BY THE LIGHT PROJECT, ARE EVENING EVENTS DESIGNED TO DEEPEN SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING AND FOSTER AN AUTHENTIC FAITH COMMUNITY. THESE GATHERINGS OFFER MEANINGFUL REFLECTION, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT IN WARM, HOSPITABLE SPACES, INSPIRING PARTICIPANTS TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS.Expenses $1,905
- ROOTED IS A MINISTRY OF ST. RITA PARISH IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, DEDICATED TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST TOGETHER AND GROW IN THEIR CATHOLIC FAITH. ON NOVEMBER 1, THE LIGHT PROJECT WAS INVITED TO PRESENT A TALK TITLED "LIVING THE SEASONS OF THE CHURCH." THIS PRESENTATION EXPLORED HOW THE LITURGICAL YEAR INVITES CHRISTIANS TO LIVE IN RHYTHM WITH THE LIFE OF CHRIST-FROM THE ANTICIPATION OF ADVENT TO THE JOY OF EASTER AND THE STEADY GROWTH OF ORDINARY TIME. THROUGH TEACHING, STORYTELLING, AND PERSONAL WITNESS, WE DEMONSTRATED HOW THE TRADITIONS AND HISTORY OF THE CHURCH CONTINUE TO SPEAK INTO THE REALITIES OF EVERYDAY LIFE, HELPING PARTICIPANTS RECOGNIZE GOD'S PRESENCE IN EVERY SEASON OF THEIR OWN JOURNEY. THE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE LIGHT PROJECT'S MISSION OF CREATING SACRED SPACES THAT IGNITE A RENEWAL OF CHRISTIAN FAITH BY ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHURCH'S LITURGICAL LIFE AND EMBRACE PRACTICAL WAYS TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH IN DAILY LIFE. MORE THAN 70 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE EVENT.Expenses $739
- THE LIGHT PROJECT PROVIDES SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR PARISHES, DIOCESES, MINISTRIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER ITS MISSION OF RENEWING CHRISTIAN FAITH. THROUGH STORYTELLING, FAITH FORMATION, AND PRACTICAL ENCOURAGEMENT, THESE PRESENTATIONS HELP PARTICIPANTS ENCOUNTER CHRIST AND GROW IN THEIR EVERYDAY WALK OF FAITH. HONORARIUMS RECEIVED FROM SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE LIGHT PROJECT'S CHARITABLE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PODCASTS, DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.Expenses $3,275
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
- 85-2363850
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $45,980
- Income (IRS master file)
- $109,526
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $96,666 | $96,333 | $45,980 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $107,931 | $99,224 | $45,679 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $64,871 | $40,087 | $36,461 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kristi Fredieu | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Kristi Fredieu | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2363850).
Questions about LIGHT PROJECT
- What is the EIN of LIGHT PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT PROJECT is 85-2363850.
- Is LIGHT PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to LIGHT PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT 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 LIGHT PROJECT 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 PROJECT 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 PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Kristi Fredieu.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,320 (KRISTI FREDIEU, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does LIGHT PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,666, expenses of $96,333 and total assets of $45,980 at year end.
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