Lightshine a Living Hope

Lightshine a Living Hope is a registered international nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 800352913. 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 $897K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lightshine a Living Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800352913. 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.

Lightshine a Living Hope 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 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Lightshine a Living Hope is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lightshine a Living Hope has $897K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lightshine a Living Hope is classified as an International 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 $897K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lightshine a Living Hope. 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, Lightshine a Living Hope 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 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

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Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $897K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Lightshine a Living Hope are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lightshine a Living Hope is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800352913, 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.