Nonprofit · EIN 87-3725015
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $692,882 | $590,549 | $102,333 | $406,156 | $0 | $406,156 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $622,586 | $441,588 | $180,998 | $303,823 | $0 | $303,823 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $340,371 | $252,359 | $88,012 | $122,825 | $0 | $122,825 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $176,276
- Program service revenue
- $511,178
- Investment income
- $5,428
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $420,939
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $451,325
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,710
- Program services (functional)
- $552,041
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $303,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $406,156
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $406,156
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $157,714
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $306,019
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $100,137
- Gross receipts
- $692,882
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 51
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH TATTER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $11,050 |
| BRAD NELSON | DIRECTOR CHA Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| REBECCA SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROB GROOMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH TATTER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 40 | $31,000 |
| BRAD NELSON | DIRECTOR CHA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| REBECCA SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROB GROOMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY ERICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLES NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROB GROOMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRAD NELSON | DIRECTOR CHA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY DEWEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2452 COUNTY ROAD 76, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-8672
- In care of
- % LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACAEMY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2452 COUNTY ROAD 76, GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRAD NELSON, 3417 GOLF COURSE ROAD, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- ZACHARY ERICKSON, 22 SW 10TH AVE, GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744
- Signed the 990
- BRAD NELSON, DIRECTOR CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (218) 999-0140
- Website
- LIGHTHOUSECAMN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EA ACCOUNTING LTD
Mission
TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE GROWTH OF ONESELF USING A FAITH BASED CIRRICULUM IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT
Program accomplishments
- TUITION AND EDUCATION REGISTRATION FEES IN WHICH IS USE TO PROVIDE A BIBLICAL CIRRICULUMN FOR EDUCATION OF YOUTH IN A PRIVATE, SMALL SCALE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE FEES GO TOWARD THE CURRICULUM AND MAINTAINING STAFF AND FACILITIES.Expenses $524,975 · revenue $496,366
- ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH REGISTERED WITH THE SCHOOL AS WELL AS HOMESCHOOLED YOUTH. THESE FEES COVER COSTS RELATED TO EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER EXPENSES.Expenses $24,484 · revenue $14,812
- SCHOLARSHIPS PAID OUT TOWARD TUITION FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DETERMINED VIA REVIEW OF FORM FILLED OUT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN OF STUDENT, REQUESTING REDUCED TUITION BASED ON THE FAMILIES FINANCIAL NEEDS.Expenses $2,582 · revenue $4,521
- YEAR BOOK AND T-SHIRT SALES GENERATE FUNDRAISING FOR VARIOUS NEEDS WITHIN THE SCHOOL INCLUDING REDUCED TUITION COSTS FOR STUDENTS
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3725015
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $406,156
- Income (IRS master file)
- $692,882
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $692,882 | $590,549 | $406,156 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $622,586 | $441,588 | $303,823 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $340,371 | $252,359 | $122,825 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: ZACHARY ERICKSON | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $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 87-3725015).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is 87-3725015.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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 CHRISTIAN ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRAD NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,050 (RUTH TATTER, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $692,882, expenses of $590,549 and total assets of $406,156 at year end.
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