Nonprofit · EIN 91-1833971
TRUTH FOR YOUTH
Also known as Guiding Light Ministries
Tax-exempt · LIMA, OH 45804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $153,782 | $136,518 | $17,264 | $136,669 | $11,913 | $124,756 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $159,289 | $153,092 | $6,197 | $108,968 | $1,477 | $107,491 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,998
- Program service revenue
- $68,941
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,553
- Other revenue
- $289
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,080
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $56,062
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,630
- Occupancy
- $24,860
- Printing, publications and postage
- $564
- Other expenses
- $51,402
- Program services (functional)
- $100,023
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $108,969
- Total assets, end of year
- $136,669
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,913
- Net assets, end of year
- $124,756
- Cash, savings and investments
- $66,268
- Land and buildings
- $3,554
- Gross receipts
- $156,824
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIANNE BURK | PRESIDENT | 40 | $28,080 |
| TRISHA MCKINNEY | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLIE MENKE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY BEAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ANN MEIRING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL AKYEAMPONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIANNE BURK | PRESIDENT | 40 | $28,080 |
| TRISHA MCKINNEY | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLIE MENKE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY BEAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ANN MEIRING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL AKYEAMPONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 592 S MAIN ST, LIMA, OH 45804-1240
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 592 S Main St, Lima OH 45804
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Julianne Frankhouser, 1836 University Blvd, Lima OH 45805
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JULIANNE BURK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (419) 236-7935
- Return prepared by
- SIELSCHOTT WALSH KEIFER REGULA & SHERER
Mission
GUIDING LIGHT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH THE CORNERSTONES OF VALUE LEARNING, SELF-WORTH AMONG RESIDENTS AND STAFF, QUALITY HOUSING TO ENSURE A SAFE AND HEALTHY EVNIRONMENT, AND TRANSITION FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS TO BE A PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY AT LARGE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO OVERCOMING THE EPIDEMIC OF POVERTY AND LONG TERM GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- TO HELP WOMEN WHO ARE IN CRISIS, WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION OR ARE VICTIMS OF CRIME, TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE WITH PROPER GUIDANCE. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT THESE WOMEN DO NOT FALL INTO THE GAP OF LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE,POVERTY, AND HOPLESSNESS. WE CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS BY TEACHING RESIDENTS HOW TO PRACTICE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT, HAVING DISCUSSTION ABOUT THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND PROGRESS ON THOSE GOALS, AND BY PROVIDING ENCOURAGEMENT AND POSITIVE REGARD TO HELP THEM GAIN AND MAINTAIN A SENSE OF SELF WORTH.Expenses $100,023
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. 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
- 91-1833971
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $136,669
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,824
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $186,670 | $159,672 | $104,988 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Julianne Frankhouser | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about TRUTH FOR YOUTH
- What is the EIN of TRUTH FOR YOUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUTH FOR YOUTH is 91-1833971.
- Is TRUTH FOR YOUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to TRUTH FOR YOUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUTH FOR YOUTH file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of TRUTH FOR YOUTH 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 TRUTH FOR YOUTH 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 TRUTH FOR YOUTH?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Julianne Frankhouser.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUTH FOR YOUTH?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,080 (JULIANNE BURK, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does TRUTH FOR YOUTH have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,782, expenses of $136,518 and total assets of $136,669 at year end.
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