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Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc

Transitional home for alcoholics and drug addicts

Human Services Greenwood, SC EIN 770630962 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc

160 Residents per year treated for addiction

Founded
Headquarters
Greenwood, SC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
I31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Mission

Transitional home for alcoholics and drug addicts

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($118,616)
100% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Greenwood, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 770630962. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $140K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('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 93/100.

Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc is located in Greenwood, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc has $140K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% 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 of the Carolinas Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $140K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lighthouse of the Carolinas 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.

Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $140K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770630962, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EV
Everett Land
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

CO
Colin P•••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Colin P••••••
Secretary
EV
Everette L•••
Executive Director
EV
Everett L•••
EXEC DIRECTOR
JA
James G••••
TRUSTEE
JI
Jim B•••••
TRUSTEE
JI
Jim F•••••
TRUSTEE
LE
Lena M•••••••
LEGAL
LE
Lena M•••••••
Legal
MI
Mike M•••••••
PRES
MI
Mike M•••••••
President
MI
Mike S••••••••••
TRUSTEE
MI
Mike S••••••••••
Trustee
MI
Mike T••••
TRUSTEE
SA
Sam M•••••
VICE PRES
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

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Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc This page 93 $140,274 100%
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310 Sports Academy 93 $338,551 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc

What is Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc?
Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Greenwood, United States. 160 Residents per year treated for addiction
When was Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc founded?
Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc?
Everett Land serves as Executive Director.
Where is Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc located?
Headquartered in Greenwood, United States.
What is Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc trustworthy?
Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 of the Carolinas Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770630962.
What is Lighthouse of the Carolinas Inc's website?
http://lighthouserecovery.net