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Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

To foster community-wide awareness of dyslexia, to identify children with the characteristics of dyslexia, and to provide an academic rich, research-based, multi-sensory, educational environment to include positive experiences …

Education Ocean Springs, MS EIN: 844617722 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

The Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a school located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi that enriches academics for children diagnosed with dyslexia along the Gulf Coast. Using science-based research, techniques and curriculum, we help enable your child

Founded
Headquarters
Ocean Springs, MS
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B24
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

To foster community-wide awareness of dyslexia, to identify children with the characteristics of dyslexia, and to provide an academic rich, research-based, multi-sensory, educational environment to include positive experiences that challenge the students while building necessary skills for academic and personal success.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B24
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it 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 similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a registered education nonprofit based in Ocean Springs, MS, 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 844617722. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844617722. 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.

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 education charities in United States is 90/100.

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is located in Ocean Springs, MS, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia. 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, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia 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.

The Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a school located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi that enriches academics for children diagnosed with dyslexia along the Gulf Coast. Using science-based research, techniques and curriculum, we help enable your child Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844617722, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
27

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Traci B•••••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

What is Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia?
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Ocean Springs, United States. The Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a school located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi that enriches academics for children diagnosed with dyslexia along the Gulf Coast. Using science-based research, techniques and curriculum, we help enable your child
When was Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia founded?
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia was founded in 2020.
Who leads Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia?
Traci Barrientos serves as CEO.
Where is Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia located?
Headquartered in Ocean Springs, MS, United States.
What is Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia trustworthy?
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia's registration number?
IRS EIN: 844617722.
What is Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia's website?
https://lighthousedyslexia.org