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Lighthouse Ministries Inc

THE LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING AND SPIRITUAL COUNSEL TO THE UNDERSERVED AND NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE SHARE SURPLUS FOOD RESOURCES WITH OTHER AGENCIES IN OUR …

Human Services Lexington, KY EIN: 522137309 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse Ministries Inc

Lighthouse Ministries in Lexington, KY provides meals, clothing, showers, and hope through Christ. Serving the hungry, homeless, and hurting since 2004.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

THE LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES PROVIDES FOOD, CLOTHING AND SPIRITUAL COUNSEL TO THE UNDERSERVED AND NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE SHARE SURPLUS FOOD RESOURCES WITH OTHER AGENCIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. we offer lunch and dinner plus prayers and counseling thru Dining with Dignity Ministry where a speaker shares God's love at each meal. We equip people with adequate shoes and socks thru our Michael's feet ministry. We provide hygiene products to our neighbors in need thru our self-care ministry. We also provide hot showers and bathroom usage 20 hours a week to needy individuals in our community along with cleaning their clothes and providing new underwear and socks. We partner with God's Pantry and Feeding America to rescue goods form local restaurants and grocery stores 4 days a week We also distribute our excess to local organizations an prepare 13 hot meals per week plus emergency clothes and hygiene producs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lighthouse Ministries Inc 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 Ministries Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lexington, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 522137309. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $945K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Lighthouse Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522137309. 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 Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Lighthouse Ministries Inc is located in Lexington, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse Ministries Inc has $945K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 Ministries 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 medium organization. It has $945K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse Ministries 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 Ministries 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 100% 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.

Lighthouse Ministries in Lexington, KY provides meals, clothing, showers, and hope through Christ. Serving the hungry, homeless, and hurting since 2004. Lighthouse Ministries Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $945K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lighthouse Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522137309, 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
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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
8

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Valerie H••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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.

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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lighthouse Ministries Inc

What is Lighthouse Ministries Inc?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lexington, United States. Lighthouse Ministries in Lexington, KY provides meals, clothing, showers, and hope through Christ. Serving the hungry, homeless, and hurting since 2004.
When was Lighthouse Ministries Inc founded?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads Lighthouse Ministries Inc?
Valerie Henderson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Lighthouse Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Lexington, KY, United States.
What is Lighthouse Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lighthouse Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522137309.
What is Lighthouse Ministries Inc's website?
http://lighthouselex.org