Lightbearers Ministries International Inc
Providing college students christian living, counseling, &retreats; foreign missions to enhance christian character &education
Lightbearers Ministries Int'L Inc
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Visit www.lightbearers.comAbout Lightbearers Ministries International Inc
Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is a religion organization based in FAYETTEVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 731474573.
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Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2011 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
Providing college students christian living, counseling, &retreats; foreign missions to enhance christian character &education
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lightbearers Ministries International Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a contact email
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLightbearers Ministries International Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Fayetteville, AR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 731474573. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lightbearers Ministries International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731474573. 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.
Lightbearers Ministries International Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is located in Fayetteville, AR, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lightbearers Ministries International Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lightbearers Ministries International Inc 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lightbearers Ministries International 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, Lightbearers Ministries International 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is a religion organization based in FAYETTEVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 731474573. Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lightbearers Ministries International Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 731474573, 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 (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.
LIGHTBEARERS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 29 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lightbearers Ministries International Inc
- What is Lightbearers Ministries International Inc?
- Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fayetteville, United States. Lightbearers Ministries International Inc is a religion organization based in FAYETTEVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.6 million. EIN: 731474573.
- When was Lightbearers Ministries International Inc founded?
- Lightbearers Ministries International Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Lightbearers Ministries International Inc?
- Kevin Mccollum serves as President.
- Where is Lightbearers Ministries International Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fayetteville, AR, United States.
- What is Lightbearers Ministries International Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lightbearers Ministries International Inc trustworthy?
- Lightbearers Ministries International Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Lightbearers Ministries International Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 731474573.
- What is Lightbearers Ministries International Inc's website?
- http://www.lightbearers.com