Lighthouse Beginnings
To provide continued support for those exploring recovery by honoring all pathways and meeting individuals where they are at.
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Pathway recovery / transitional homes: have supported about 25 females and 30 males with transitional housing. In our recovery homes we support diversity. We see each other's differences as unique and wonderful ways to learn more about the world. These homes help to develop a strong and supportive community geared towards recovery. In 2023 we had one women's home and two men's homes. Peer recovery support - our peers are fully present with each individual in a way that validates and reinforces individual's abilities and strengths. We promote self- advocacy and support individuals in taking the lead in becoming experts at their own recovery. We value the mutuality of our peer-to-peer interactions and pride ourselves on the diversity of our …
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Mission
To provide continued support for those exploring recovery by honoring all pathways and meeting individuals where they are at.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lighthouse Beginnings has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLighthouse Beginnings is a registered human services nonprofit based in Baxter, MN, 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 853552096. 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 $985K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lighthouse Beginnings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853552096. 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 Beginnings 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 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Lighthouse Beginnings is located in Baxter, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse Beginnings has $985K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lighthouse Beginnings is classified as a Human Services 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 $985K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse Beginnings. 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 Beginnings 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Pathway recovery / transitional homes: have supported about 25 females and 30 males with transitional housing. In our recovery homes we support diversity. We see each other's differences as unique and wonderful ways to learn more about the world. These homes help to develop a strong and supportive community geared towards recovery. In 2023 we had one women's home and two men's homes. Peer recovery support - our peers are fully present with each individual in a way that validates and reinforces individual's abilities and strengths. We promote self- advocacy and support individuals in taking the lead in becoming experts at their own recovery. We value the mutuality of our... Lighthouse Beginnings is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $985K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Lighthouse Beginnings are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse Beginnings is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853552096, 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.
LIGHTHOUSE BEGINNINGS 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 (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Lighthouse Beginnings to host fundraising barbecue - Brainerd Dispatch
Lighthouse Beginnings and Open Arms find demand exceeds expectations - Brainerd Dispatch
Historic N.J. lighthouse faces imminent closure for the second time in 3 years - NJ.com
Historic N.J. lighthouse faces imminent closure for the second time in 3 years - NJ.com
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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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 Lighthouse Beginnings
- What is Lighthouse Beginnings?
- Lighthouse Beginnings is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baxter, United States. Pathway recovery / transitional homes: have supported about 25 females and 30 males with transitional housing. In our recovery homes we support diversity. We see each other's differences as unique and wonderful ways to learn more about the world. These homes help to develop a strong and supportive community geared towards recovery. In 2023 we had one women's home and two men's homes. Peer recovery support - our peers are fully present with each individual in a way that validates and reinforces individual's abilities and strengths. We promote self- advocacy and support individuals in taking the lead in becoming experts at their own recovery. We value the mutuality of our peer-to-peer interactions and pride ourselves on the diversity of our cprs, pss, and cprs-fe staff. Employee retention program: supported about 100 people in 2023. Lighthouse assists employers to better equip new employees and how to retain them by providing support that they may not receive from a traditional hr department. With twice monthly on-site visits during mealtimes, lighthouse is a life-coach for employees providing professional resources for physical, emotional and professional health; addiction issues; financial management. Lighthouse staff helps individuals to set and achieve goals, improve time management and develop a healthy work-life balance. -open arms drop-in day center for unsheltered: opened on dec 11, 2023 with the goal of providing a stigma free and a supportive, sober, safe environment that will assist individuals with putting their life back together and provide the resources needed to do that. We believe in personal accountability, self-determination and providing individuals with the pro-social supports they need to become successful members of the community! We assist people with roadblocks to recovery; resources to provide services for assistance and individualized plans for success. We were open the last two weeks of 2023 and just getting started in this program.-inte
- When was Lighthouse Beginnings founded?
- Lighthouse Beginnings was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Lighthouse Beginnings?
- Scott Adkisson serves as Founder.
- Where is Lighthouse Beginnings located?
- Headquartered in Baxter, MN, United States.
- What is Lighthouse Beginnings's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lighthouse Beginnings trustworthy?
- Lighthouse Beginnings 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 Lighthouse Beginnings's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853552096.
- What is Lighthouse Beginnings's website?
- http://lighthousebeginnings.org