The Light House Inc
To rebuild the lives of people in need in anne arundel county through service and compassion by providing shelter, preventing homelessness, and empowering individuals as they work toward …
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The Light House Inc is a human services organization based in ANNAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $6.6 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 521671388.
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Mission
To rebuild the lives of people in need in anne arundel county through service and compassion by providing shelter, preventing homelessness, and empowering individuals as they work toward self-sufficiency.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Light House Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 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 governance. 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyThe Light House Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Annapolis, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 521671388. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Light House Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521671388. 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.
The Light House Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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.
The Light House Inc is located in Annapolis, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Light House Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Light House 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 large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Light House 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, The Light House 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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 Light House Inc is a human services organization based in ANNAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $6.6 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 521671388. The Light House Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Light House Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Light House Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521671388, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
THE LIGHT HOUSE INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Little Light House becomes Bright Hope Learning Center - pmg-ky1.com
Banjo-Kazooie Light House PC Port Arrives This July From Harbour Masters - Retro Dodo
Bellevue's Light House Cafe and Coffee at risk of closing as costs rise - KMTV 3 News Now
Studio 3 - Spring Cleaning and Decluttering Tips with Goodwill and Light House Organizer - WLBT
Light House study shows progress in recovering construction plastics - Recycling Today
Light House / Studioninedots - ArchDaily
Light House presents stacked elegance with the art of light and a porous facade in Amsterdam - World Architecture Community
Play boxes. Light House by Studioninedots - metalocus.es
Visiting the Cape Lookout Lighthouse - National Park Service (.gov)
Tulsa’s Little Light House previews spring fundraiser events supporting free services for kids - News On 6
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 115 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 · 1989
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Light House Inc
- What is The Light House Inc?
- The Light House Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Annapolis, United States. The Light House Inc is a human services organization based in ANNAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $6.6 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 521671388.
- When was The Light House Inc founded?
- The Light House Inc was founded in 1989.
- Who leads The Light House Inc?
- Brooke Steinau serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The Light House Inc located?
- Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, United States.
- What is The Light House Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Light House Inc trustworthy?
- The Light House Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 The Light House Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521671388.
- What is The Light House Inc's website?
- http://www.annapolislighthouse.org