EIN 85-0713747

Lantern Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Lantern Foundation unites with nations to rescue the exploited, persecuted, and displaced by selecting and training task force members who have successfully rescued victims of human trafficking in various areas such as Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, and the Middle East and North Africa. Additionally, they have conducted a national awareness campaign to educate the public about the plight of victims of human trafficking.
Total revenues
$3,433,995
2023
Total expenses
$3,716,352
2023
Total assets
$320,588
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Lantern Foundation

Selected and trained task force members that rescued victims of human trafficking in various areas such as central america and the carribbean, europe, south america, sub-saharan africa, and north africa.
Rescuing those faced with persecution in asia, the pacific and middle east.
Provided humanitarian aid in countries in crisis or war.

Who funds Lantern Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Stronghold Rescue and ReliefHumanitarian Aid$25,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$2,500

Personnel at Lantern Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Samuel HicksPresident$153,600

Financials for Lantern Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,432,198
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$1,797
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,433,995

Form 990s for Lantern Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-21990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-13990EZView PDF

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Data update history
February 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 27, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Stronghold Rescue and Relief
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2359 Hwy 20 Se 240
Hickory, NC 28602
Metro area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
County
Catawba County, NC
Website URL
lanternrescue.org/who-we-are/ 
Phone
(815) 719-3548
IRS details
EIN
85-0713747
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X01: Religion-Related Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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