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EIN 81-5399575

Light the Way Ministry

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Ozark
State
Missouri
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
The organization conducts outreach ministry and will teach a preach the Gospel and valuable life lessons through a free Christian music festival in Stockton, Missouri. 20,000 people benefitted. Conduct an outreach Ministry that will preach the gospel through Christian music festivals. To conduct outreach ministry.
Total revenues
$1,046,078
2023
Total expenses
$907,800
2023
Total assets
$547,059
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Light the Way Ministry

Festivals and smaller concerts that preach the gospel through music.

Who funds Light the Way Ministry

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Homer Skelton Charitable FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$150,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncEvangelism$55,000
The Jeremiah 924 FoundationSupport Mission Efforts$25,000

Personnel at Light the Way Ministry

NameTitleCompensation
John WilsonDirector$50,911
Nate MayCreative Director
Kyle VentiMember$0
Misty SwansonSecretary and Treasurer$0
James GriffinPresident$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Light the Way Ministry

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$730,951
Program services$341,241
Investment income and dividends$5,881
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,067
Net income from fundraising events$-35,400
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$338
Total revenues$1,046,078

Form 990s for Light the Way Ministry

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-10990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-20990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Jeremiah 924 Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianProvides grantsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5002 N 22nd St
Ozark, MO 65721
Metro area
Springfield, MO
County
Christian County, MO
Website URL
lightthewayministry.com/ 
Phone
(417) 319-1338
IRS details
EIN
81-5399575
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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