Light of the World Ministry
To support and ensure the safety, health, education and love of orphans in Sierra Leone Ebola Orphans Homes. In addition, caring for widows and training of pastors and …
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We help orphanages and schools in Sierra Leone. We partner with other organizations to help us provide housing, schooling, clothing, education, and medical services to our orphans. We are also a training organization. We train pastors, chaplains, church leaders, community and national leaders.. Our expenses vary for the training and are consistent for the orphanages (3).
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Mission
To support and ensure the safety, health, education and love of orphans in Sierra Leone Ebola Orphans Homes. In addition, caring for widows and training of pastors and assist with support of Sierra Leone churches.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Light of the World Ministry with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLight of the World Ministry is a registered religion nonprofit based in Salem, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 300537272. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $179K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Light of the World Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300537272. 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.
Light of the World Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Light of the World Ministry is located in Salem, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Light of the World Ministry has $179K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion 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.
Light of the World Ministry is classified as a Religion 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 $179K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Light of the World Ministry. 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, Light of the World Ministry 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
We help orphanages and schools in Sierra Leone. We partner with other organizations to help us provide housing, schooling, clothing, education, and medical services to our orphans. We are also a training organization. We train pastors, chaplains, church leaders, community and national leaders.. Our expenses vary for the training and are consistent for the orphanages (3). Light of the World Ministry is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $179K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Light of the World Ministry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Light of the World Ministry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300537272, 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
5 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.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRY 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 (15)
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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 - 32 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 · 32 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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Light of the World Ministry
- What is Light of the World Ministry?
- Light of the World Ministry is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Salem, United States. We help orphanages and schools in Sierra Leone. We partner with other organizations to help us provide housing, schooling, clothing, education, and medical services to our orphans. We are also a training organization. We train pastors, chaplains, church leaders, community and national leaders.. Our expenses vary for the training and are consistent for the orphanages (3).
- When was Light of the World Ministry founded?
- Light of the World Ministry was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Light of the World Ministry?
- Michelle Lewis serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Light of the World Ministry located?
- Headquartered in Salem, OR, United States.
- What is Light of the World Ministry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Light of the World Ministry trustworthy?
- Light of the World Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Light of the World Ministry's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 300537272.
- What is Light of the World Ministry's website?
- http://www.tlowm.org