A Beacon of Light
A Beacon of Light is a life-affirming organization based on Catholic spirituality called to support families facing an unplanned pregnancy or any pregnancy loss, including abortion.
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To help women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by offering love and caring, free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, free online educational classes and material assistance including diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothing, car seats, cribs, etc.
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Mission
A Beacon of Light is a life-affirming organization based on Catholic spirituality called to support families facing an unplanned pregnancy or any pregnancy loss, including abortion.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show A Beacon of Light with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyA Beacon of Light is a registered social services nonprofit based in Maryville, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 611842730. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $197K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
A Beacon of Light's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611842730. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
A Beacon of Light has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
A Beacon of Light is located in Maryville, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, A Beacon of Light has $197K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
A Beacon of Light is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $197K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for A Beacon of Light. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, A Beacon of Light holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To help women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by offering love and caring, free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, free online educational classes and material assistance including diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothing, car seats, cribs, etc. A Beacon of Light is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $197K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to A Beacon of Light are generally tax-deductible in the United States. A Beacon of Light is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611842730, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
A BEACON OF LIGHT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Martin County high schooler killed hours before graduation remembered as 'a beacon of light' - WFLX
Jawaharlal Nehru continues to serve as a beacon light to millions of our countrymen and women: Smt. Sonia Gandhi - inc.in
‘A beacon of hope’: New exhibit looks to capture the meaning of ‘The Selena Effect’ - Texas Standard
Beacon of light! How Kerala cops changed UP migrant teen’s life - The Times of India
‘Mongolia truly is a beacon light’: Sister Mary N. Cook reflects on the Church’s miraculous beginnings and growth in Mongolia - Church News
Tulsa developers plan to renovate Beacon Building into apartments - KJRH
Smithfield Temple: A Beacon of Light - The Herald Journal
'A beacon of light': High Desert philanthropist Glee Heikes remembered - Victorville Daily Press
A beacon of light - The Stockton Record
India dismisses Pakistan claims: No spy cams, only beacon light atop flag pole - The Indian Express
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about A Beacon of Light
- What is A Beacon of Light?
- A Beacon of Light is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Maryville, United States. To help women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by offering love and caring, free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, free online educational classes and material assistance including diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothing, car seats, cribs, etc.
- When was A Beacon of Light founded?
- A Beacon of Light was founded in 2017.
- Who leads A Beacon of Light?
- Mary Benker serves as Treasurer.
- Where is A Beacon of Light located?
- Headquartered in Maryville, IL, United States.
- What is A Beacon of Light's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is A Beacon of Light trustworthy?
- A Beacon of Light has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is A Beacon of Light's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 611842730.
- What is A Beacon of Light's website?
- http://ablpregnancyresource.org