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Lighthouse Inc

Our mission is to equip and empower the kids of the central neighborhood of cleveland with the sources and opportunities to reach their potential.

Human Services Strongsville, OH EIN: 341831928 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse Inc

The lighthouse heaventrain church-on-wheels bus completed its 41st year in 2022. We reached over 200 children and caregivers twice a month from may through december. The bus operates in cleveland's central public housing neighborhoods. The emphasis is on early social development, family commitment and religious education. A healthy lunch is provided in addition to interacting with the children and their caregivers. On the last outing of the year, hot meals and christmas presents are given to all who come to the bus which is parked in five different locations near the public housing neighborhoods. Over 300 christmas presents were purchased and handed out to kids and caregivers as well as to a local church for their needy families. Youth development …

Founded
Headquarters
Strongsville, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Our mission is to equip and empower the kids of the central neighborhood of cleveland with the sources and opportunities to reach their potential.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.82
Program$0.82

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Strongsville, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 341831928. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $59K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lighthouse Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341831928. 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 Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Lighthouse Inc is located in Strongsville, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse Inc has $59K in annual revenue. 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 Inc 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 small organization. It has $59K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse 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, Lighthouse 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). 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.

The lighthouse heaventrain church-on-wheels bus completed its 41st year in 2022. We reached over 200 children and caregivers twice a month from may through december. The bus operates in cleveland's central public housing neighborhoods. The emphasis is on early social development, family commitment and religious education. A healthy lunch is provided in addition to interacting with the children and their caregivers. On the last outing of the year, hot meals and christmas presents are given to all who come to the bus which is parked in five different locations near the public housing neighborhoods. Over 300 christmas presents were purchased and handed out to kids and caregivers as well as... Lighthouse Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $59K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lighthouse Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341831928, 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
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Harold T••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 this charity 322,679
Education 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 30 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 · 1996
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 Inc

What is Lighthouse Inc?
Lighthouse Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Strongsville, United States. The lighthouse heaventrain church-on-wheels bus completed its 41st year in 2022. We reached over 200 children and caregivers twice a month from may through december. The bus operates in cleveland's central public housing neighborhoods. The emphasis is on early social development, family commitment and religious education. A healthy lunch is provided in addition to interacting with the children and their caregivers. On the last outing of the year, hot meals and christmas presents are given to all who come to the bus which is parked in five different locations near the public housing neighborhoods. Over 300 christmas presents were purchased and handed out to kids and caregivers as well as to a local church for their needy families. Youth development programs: lighthouse provides the coaching/training, uniforms, travel needs as well as tournament entry fees for aau basketball teams and other league play that we support. The players are from the local public schools from grade 4 to 8. These young players are also taught team building, and self and social development skills. Lighthouse also has a mentor program at east tech high school during the school's fifth period. Lighthouse offers one-on-one mentoring as well as helping to develop reading and problem-solving skills. Grades 9 through 12 are all included in the program.
When was Lighthouse Inc founded?
Lighthouse Inc was founded in 1996.
Who leads Lighthouse Inc?
Harold Tyreman serves as Executive Director.
Where is Lighthouse Inc located?
Headquartered in Strongsville, OH, United States.
What is Lighthouse Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Lighthouse Inc trustworthy?
Lighthouse Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341831928.
What is Lighthouse Inc's website?
http://www.urbanlighthouse.org