Lantern Light Camps Inc
The corporation is organized exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue …
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Lantern Light Camps Inc is a youth development organization based in NORTHWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $289K. EIN: 853433451.
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Mission
The corporation is organized exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The mission of the corporation is to provide age appropriate year-round training and outdoor educational programs for children, young adults and their families, and all other such purposes as are permissible for a nonprofit voluntary corporation formed under rsas chapter 292.
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lantern Light Camps Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 78% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLantern Light Camps Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Northwood, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 853433451. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $444K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lantern Light Camps Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853433451. 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.
Lantern Light Camps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Lantern Light Camps Inc is located in Northwood, NH, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lantern Light Camps Inc has $444K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. 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.
Lantern Light Camps Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $444K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lantern Light Camps 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lantern Light Camps Inc 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Lantern Light Camps Inc is a youth development organization based in NORTHWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $289K. EIN: 853433451. Lantern Light Camps Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $444K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lantern Light Camps Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lantern Light Camps Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853433451, 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 (FY2025): 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.
LANTERN LIGHT CAMPS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
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16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 52 officers on file
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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 · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lantern Light Camps Inc
- What is Lantern Light Camps Inc?
- Lantern Light Camps Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Northwood, United States. Lantern Light Camps Inc is a youth development organization based in NORTHWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $289K. EIN: 853433451.
- When was Lantern Light Camps Inc founded?
- Lantern Light Camps Inc was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Lantern Light Camps Inc?
- Ray Southworth serves as President.
- Where is Lantern Light Camps Inc located?
- Headquartered in Northwood, NH, United States.
- What is Lantern Light Camps Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lantern Light Camps Inc trustworthy?
- Lantern Light Camps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Lantern Light Camps Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853433451.
- What is Lantern Light Camps Inc's website?
- http://lanternlightcamps.org