Skip to content
Nonprofiteer
← All organizations

LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC

EIN 25-1056389 PITTSBURGH, PA

Revenue 2024
$14,118,104
Expenses 2024
$14,542,842

Program services were 67.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P600
Classification
7000
Street
665 RIDGE AVE

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

LIGHT OF LIFE TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND HOPE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, POVERTY, OR ADDICTION TO RESTORE THEM AS HEALTHY MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND OFFER A LIFE TRANSFORMING PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE RECOVERY, EMPLOYMENT AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, IN ORDER TO EQUIP THEM TO LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES.

  • FOOD & EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM INCLUDES STREET HOMELESS OUTREACH, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND MEAL MINISTRY WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER HOLDS UP TO TWENTY-FOUR MEN (MORE IF ANY OF THE 12 HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT OR SHELTER PLUS BEDS ARE OPEN). MEN AND WOMEN CAN COME FOR DINNER, A SHOWER, A BED FOR THE NIGHT AND BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING. THEY ALSO RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT. THE SHELTER PLUS PROGRAM ADDS CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES. MEAL MINISTRY ENCOMPASSES THE MISSION SERVING BREAKFAST AND DINNER TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS TO THE RESIDENTS. AT THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND EASTER, VOLUNTEERS TAKE MEALS PREPARED AT THE MISSION TO SENIOR CENTERS IN THE COMMUNITY. AN AVERAGE OF 285 MEALS IS SERVED EVERY DAY. THE OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE A FOOD PANTRY, FREE STORE FOR CLOTHING AND OTHER ESSENTIALS, AND A FURNITURE BANK. HELD BOTH MORNINGS AND EVENINGS DAILY, LIGHT OF LIFE'S CHAPEL MINISTRY DELIVERS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO MEN AND WOMEN IN DIRE NEED OF HOPE.

    Expenses $5,668,843

  • MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE HIGH COMMITMENT SHELTER, FOR MEN WHO ARE STABLE ENOUGH TO WORK AND COMMIT TO 90 DAYS OF CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TWO 12 TO 18-MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, THE MEN'S LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM AND THE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SLEEPING QUARTERS AND A PRIVATE STORAGE AREA FOR HIS BELONGINGS. MEN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL SERVICES, HOUSING, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, CAREER ADVANCEMENT, AND OTHER SERVICES. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADDICTION RECOVERY, EDUCATION, CAREER TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS, CREATIVE LEARNING, TREATMENT REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, BIBLE STUDIES AND OTHER CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES. UP TO 32 MEN ARE IN THE PROGRAM AT ONE TIME.

    Expenses $2,128,100 · Grants $60,000 · Revenue $6,230

  • WOMEN & CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSINGLE MOTHERS IN RECOVERY AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN COMMIT TO THIS 18-24 MONTH RECOVERY PROGRAM. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ADDICTION RECOVERY, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, TREATMENT REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, ACTIVITIES FOR DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, BIBLE STUDIES, AND OTHER CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICES. ALSO OFFERED ARE SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD NEEDS AND PARENTING SKILLS. A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILDREN AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MEALS. UP TO 30 WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN THE PROGRAM AT ONE TIME.FOR WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN, WE HAVE THE SISTERS' RECOVERY HOUSE, WITH TEN FURNISHED APARTMENTS WHERE THE WOMEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

    Expenses $1,997,200 · Revenue $600

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • NATALIE KRETER

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 4 related

  • ADAM LUCAS

    VICE CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 2 related

  • RACHEL SCHMIEDLIN

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 4 related

  • FALCO MUSCANTE

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 4 related

  • CHRIS CHANEY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • GASH ABEBE

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • ROSALYN WALKER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • RITA HUCKLE

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • JAMES RIMMEL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • DEBORAH PATTERSON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • WILLIAM WOLFE

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • DR CATHY SIGMUND

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • RICHARD ROADARMEL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • MATTHEW BAUER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • JERREL GILLIAM

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $163,362
    From this org
    $134,550
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,812
    Hours/week
    40 + 4 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $134,550
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,577
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,235
    Filer's total
    $163,362

  • DOUG SMITH

    ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT

    Total calculated
    $123,585
    From this org
    $102,325
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,260
    Hours/week
    40 + 2 related

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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $14,118,104
    Expenses
    $14,542,842
    Contributions
    $13,826,373
    Grants paid
    $60,000
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $11,766,209
    Expenses
    $13,353,417
    Contributions
    $11,042,010
    Grants paid
    $160,000
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $12,255,627
    Expenses
    $11,085,832
    Contributions
    $11,862,807
    Grants paid
    $445,155

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $14,020,024
    Expenses
    $9,797,145
    Assets (EOY)
    $29,374,572

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $12,091,518
    Expenses
    $8,925,459
    Assets (EOY)
    $24,514,350

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $12,606,370
    Expenses
    $8,837,007
    Assets (EOY)
    $19,219,397

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,430,954
    Expenses
    $7,517,484
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,574,980

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,067,245
    Expenses
    $6,672,986
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,226,242

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,363,579
    Expenses
    $6,393,424
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,900,188

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,784,932
    Expenses
    $5,694,231
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,884,667

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,966,071
    Expenses
    $5,257,454
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,226,233

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,405,690
    Expenses
    $5,157,293
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,622,883

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $4,404,693
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,944,023

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.