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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,522,119
Total expenses
$4,823,107
Contributions and grants received
$7,203,568
Grants paid
$311,720
Program service revenue
$296,327
Investment income
$31,548
Other revenue
-$3,009,324
Total assets, end of year
$9,030,690
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,197,814
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,832,876
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$3,618,491
Management and general expenses
$741,349
Fundraising expenses
$463,267
Program service expenses (Part III)
$3,618,491

Program services were 75.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $66,515

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $7,136,053

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $4,481,256

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PRESCHOOL INCOME

    total $121,732 · related or exempt $121,732

  • 2b · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES

    total $91,542 · related or exempt $91,542

  • 2c · Program service revenue: HOUSING FEES

    total $83,053 · related or exempt $83,053

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $25,763 · excluded $25,763

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $35,075

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $35,075

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $35,075 · unrelated business $4,475 · excluded $30,600

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $6,993

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0 · other assets $1,208

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $6,993 · other assets -$1,208

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $5,785 · excluded $5,785

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $8,169

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $66,515

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $21,038

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$12,869 · excluded -$12,869

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $4,013,065

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $7,071,176

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$3,058,111 · excluded -$3,058,111

  • 11a · Other revenue: DISCOUNTS

    total $381 · excluded $381

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $26,200 · excluded $26,200

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $26,581

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $113,272 · program services $113,272

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $198,448 · program services $198,448

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $192,369 · program services $67,329 · management and general $57,711 · fundraising $67,329

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,951,973 · program services $1,591,690 · management and general $313,564 · fundraising $46,719

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $34,689 · program services $27,459 · management and general $5,737 · fundraising $1,493

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $296,389 · program services $243,217 · management and general $47,096 · fundraising $6,076

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $157,616 · program services $123,180 · management and general $26,928 · fundraising $7,508

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $4,802 · management and general $4,802

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $27,045 · management and general $27,045

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $166,044 · fundraising $166,044

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $2,201 · management and general $2,201

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $44,601 · program services $7,500 · management and general $37,101

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $36,232 · program services $263 · management and general $150 · fundraising $35,819

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $119,865 · program services $52,353 · management and general $16,387 · fundraising $51,125

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $91,051 · program services $42,449 · management and general $14,485 · fundraising $34,117

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $627,964 · program services $507,177 · management and general $94,776 · fundraising $26,011

  • 17 · Travel

    total $79,892 · program services $74,089 · management and general $5,540 · fundraising $263

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,994 · program services $1,129 · management and general $1,865

  • 20 · Interest

    total $25,035 · program services $1,026 · management and general $24,009

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $317,631 · program services $304,926 · management and general $12,705

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $10,774 · management and general $10,774

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD COST

    total $236,744 · program services $236,101 · management and general $433 · fundraising $210

  • 24b · Other expenses: DUES, LICENSES, FEES

    total $42,101 · program services $5,543 · management and general $32,373 · fundraising $4,185

  • 24c · Other expenses: PROGRAM SUPPLIES

    total $19,616 · program services $19,616

  • 24d · Other expenses: DONOR RELATIONS

    total $15,829 · fundraising $15,829

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $7,930 · program services $1,724 · management and general $5,667 · fundraising $539

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $371,719 · end of year $162,004

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $3,294 · end of year $5,838

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $890,039 · end of year $1,003,269

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $56,517 · end of year $32,373

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $11,438,881

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $4,658,338

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,606,962 · end of year $6,780,543

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $973,524 · end of year $325,894

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $219,202 · end of year $720,769

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $358,670 · end of year $249,332

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,000 · end of year $12,500

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $12,275 · end of year $13,140

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $4,445,499 · end of year $4,231,165

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $190,110 · end of year $691,677

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,565,529 · end of year $3,815,743

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,548,174 · end of year $17,133

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, INC. IS SET APART BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND OTHER NEEDS OF THE POOR AND AT-RISK POPULATION.

  • RESIDENTIAL RESCUE AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS: LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES PROVIDES GOSPEL-CENTERED RESCUE AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, ADDICTION, AND TRAUMA. THROUGH SHELTER, MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING, SPIRITUAL CARE, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, INDIVIDUALS ARE SURROUNDED BY CONSISTENT RELATIONSHIPS AND PRACTICAL NEXT STEPS THAT HELP THEM EXPERIENCE GOD'S PEACE, LIFE PURPOSE, AND FULFILLED POTENTIAL. LIGHTHOUSE HAS SERVED IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 49 YEARS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).

    Expenses $2,057,978 · Grants $15,687 · Revenue $127,345

  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS:LIGHTHOUSE'S PRESENCE EXTENDS BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE LIFE LEARNING CAMPUS INTO NEIGHBORHOODS, HOUSING COMMUNITIES, RETAIL MINISTRY SPACES, AND CRISIS SITUATIONS ACROSS WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA.THROUGH HOPE CENTERS LOCATED INSIDE LIGHTHOUSE THRIFT STORES, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE FOOD BOXES AND ACCESS TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS ACCORDING TO THEIR SITUATION. EACH FOOD BOX INCLUDES ENOUGH FOOD TO HELP FEED FOUR PEOPLE FOR FOUR DAYS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).

    Expenses $819,463 · Grants $293,234

  • PRESCHOOL AND XTREME KID'S CLUBS:LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES PROVIDES GOSPEL-CENTERED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN LAKELAND THROUGH AN ONSITE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY, AND KID'S CLUB PROGRAMS SERVING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN IN A WEST LAKELAND UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOOD.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).

    Expenses $543,587 · Grants $300 · Revenue $121,732

  • HOMELESS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS: THROUGH ITS GOSPEL-CENTERED HOMELESS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES PROVIDES CRISIS ASSESSMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AVOID OR QUICKLY EXIT HOMELESSNESS. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING WHEN POSSIBLE OR REDUCE THE LENGTH OF TIME THEY EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITIES OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA.HOMELESS INTERVENTION STAFF SERVE ACROSS MULTIPLE CITIES AND COUNTIES, WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE PATH TOWARD STABILITY. THROUGH STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS, STAFF HELP CONNECT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE AND RECOVERY SERVICES OR OTHER PARTNER AGENCIES BEST EQUIPPED TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. STAFF ALSO ASSIST WITH RENT OR UTILITY PAYMENTS IN ARREARS, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS CONTRIBUTING TO HOUSING INSTABILITY OR HOMELESSNESS. TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT OFTEN INCLUDES COORDINATING SERVICES WITH PARTNER AGENCIES AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS SAFELY REACH THOSE SERVICES.LIGHTHOUSE ALSO COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, LOCAL AGENCIES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH "COMPASSION CARDS" THAT PROVIDE A DIRECT CONNECTION TO HOMELESS INTERVENTION STAFF THROUGH A DEDICATED PHONE NUMBER. THIS COMMUNITY RESPONSE TOOL HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONNECT VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO HOUSING SUPPORT, SHELTER SERVICES, AND STABILIZATION RESOURCES BEFORE THEIR SITUATION DEEPENS.IN 2025, LIGHTHOUSE EXPANDED ITS GOSPEL-CENTERED HOMELESS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS THROUGH ONSITE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT PLATEAU VILLAGE, AN INDEPENDENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY IN WEST LAKELAND SERVING FORMERLY HOMELESS RESIDENTS IN 36 APARTMENTS.AS IMMEDIATE NEEDS ARE MET, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE BETTER ABLE TO MAINTAIN STABILITY, AVOID PROLONGED HOMELESSNESS, AND TAKE NEXT STEPS TOWARD CONTINUED INDEPENDENCE. IN 2025, LIGHTHOUSE'S HOMELESS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS SERVED 833 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF STABILIZATION SERVICES, INCLUDING HELPING 88 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN OR OBTAIN STABLE HOUSING.

    Expenses $197,463 · Grants $2,499 · Revenue $47,250

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Ashley Troutman

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chris McLaughlin

    VICE CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Trafenia Flynn Salzman

    TREASURER 1/1/25 - 3/27/25

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tori Lehman

    TREASURER 3/27/25 - PRESENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeff Cook

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dorcas Crumbley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Gina Saunders

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeff Stephens

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Charles Lee

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kyle Jensen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brian Bracey

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Adams

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Steve Turbeville

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $192,369
    From this org
    $149,397
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $42,972
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $134,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $15,397
    Deferred
    $6,280
    Nontaxable benefits
    $36,692
    Filer's total
    $192,369

  • Lauren Ballard CPA

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $115,946
    From this org
    $108,094
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,852
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A
THE CEO OF LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES RECEIVES A HOUSING ALLOWANCE FOR MINISTERIAL SERVICES PROVIDED AS PART OF HIS LEADERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS REPORTED AS OTHER INFORMATION ON HIS W-2.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • BEACON LEGACY FOUNDATION INC

    501(C)(3) · SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, INC. · FL · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
5 June 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.1
Source object
202611569349301111

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