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East Brother Light Station Inc

Historic preservation of light station, education and research. Approximately 2,500 visitors annually learn about light stations and the value of preservation.

Arts & Culture Richmond, CA EIN 942552929 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About East Brother Light Station Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Historic preservation of light station, education and research. Approximately 2,500 visitors annually learn about light stations and the value of preservation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A82Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

East Brother Light Station Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Richmond, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 942552929. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $367K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

East Brother Light Station Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

East Brother Light Station Inc is located in Richmond, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, East Brother Light Station Inc has $367K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

East Brother Light Station Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $367K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for East Brother Light Station Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

East Brother Light Station Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the East Brother Light Station Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Historic preservation of light station, education and research. Approximately 2,500 visitors annually learn about light stations and the value of preservation. East Brother Light Station Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: East Brother Light Station Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $367K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to East Brother Light Station Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. East Brother Light Station Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942552929, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KR
Kristen Gates
Board Treasurer

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

CH
Charles D•••••
Secretary
CH
Charles L•••• I•
Director
DE
Desiree H••••••
Director
HE
Heinz L•••••••
Director
KR
Kristen G••••
Treasurer
PE
Peter M•••••
Vice President
SH
Shirley B•••
Director
TO
Tom B•••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
East Brother Light Station Inc This page 72 $367,370 -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about East Brother Light Station Inc

What is East Brother Light Station Inc?
East Brother Light Station Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. Historic preservation of light station, education and research. Approximately 2,500 visitors annually learn about light stations and the value of preservation.
When was East Brother Light Station Inc founded?
East Brother Light Station Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads East Brother Light Station Inc?
Kristen Gates serves as Board Treasurer.
Where is East Brother Light Station Inc located?
Headquartered in Richmond, United States.
What is East Brother Light Station Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is East Brother Light Station Inc trustworthy?
East Brother Light Station Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 East Brother Light Station Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942552929.
What is East Brother Light Station Inc's website?
http://www.ebls.org