Lantern Network
a public charity to provide mentorship and entrepreneurship for underestimated American youth
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Visit www.lanternnetwork.orgAbout Lantern Network
1. To enhance the career development and skills of program participants by providing tailored coaching training and development opportunities that align with their professional goals. To equip participants with practical experiences in their desired field of work. 2. To provide program participants with practical and hands-on experiences in their desired field of work allowing them to apply their skills and knowledge in real-world settings. 3. To help program participants build and expand their professional networks providing access to mentors and peers in their desired field of work enhancing their career opportunities and growth. 4. To create a safe and inclusive space for black professionals to grow connect and thrive fostering a supportive community that promotes personal and professional growth. In …
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Mission
a public charity to provide mentorship and entrepreneurship for underestimated American youth
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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- 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLantern Network is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Brentwood, TN, 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 852126429. 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 $355K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Lantern Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852126429. 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 Network 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Lantern Network is located in Brentwood, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lantern Network has $355K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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 Network is classified as a Youth Development 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 $355K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lantern Network. 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, Lantern Network 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 59% 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.
1. To enhance the career development and skills of program participants by providing tailored coaching training and development opportunities that align with their professional goals. To equip participants with practical experiences in their desired field of work. 2. To provide program participants with practical and hands-on experiences in their desired field of work allowing them to apply their skills and knowledge in real-world settings. 3. To help program participants build and expand their professional networks providing access to mentors and peers in their desired field of work enhancing their career opportunities and growth. 4. To create a safe and inclusive space for black professionals to grow connect and thrive fostering... Lantern Network 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 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $355K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lantern Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lantern Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852126429, 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
3 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.
LANTERN NETWORK 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
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
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5 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 9 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 · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lantern Network
- What is Lantern Network?
- Lantern Network is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Brentwood, United States. 1. To enhance the career development and skills of program participants by providing tailored coaching training and development opportunities that align with their professional goals. To equip participants with practical experiences in their desired field of work. 2. To provide program participants with practical and hands-on experiences in their desired field of work allowing them to apply their skills and knowledge in real-world settings. 3. To help program participants build and expand their professional networks providing access to mentors and peers in their desired field of work enhancing their career opportunities and growth. 4. To create a safe and inclusive space for black professionals to grow connect and thrive fostering a supportive community that promotes personal and professional growth. In 2022 TLN put 35 mentees through the program. Streaming Story Program is a web series featuring successful Black Americans from a diverse range of professional backgrounds. The program inspires and motivates young individuals by showcasing real stories of how people overcame obstacles and achieved their personal goals. Through this program we ignite a connection between the experience of successful individuals and the aspirations of young people. In 2022 TLN published 15 videos.
- When was Lantern Network founded?
- Lantern Network was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Lantern Network?
- Tracy Raphel serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Lantern Network located?
- Headquartered in Brentwood, TN, United States.
- What is Lantern Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lantern Network trustworthy?
- Lantern Network 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 Lantern Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 852126429.
- What is Lantern Network's website?
- https://www.lanternnetwork.org/