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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8280625

LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC

Tax-exempt · BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72316

Financials

$176K$157K2023$139K$180K2024$155K$186K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$154,960$186,216-$31,256$280,061$1,757$278,304
December 31, 2024990$138,573$179,993-$41,420$311,313$1,753$309,560
December 31, 2023990$175,722$156,929$18,793$352,558$1,578$350,980
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,244
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,457
Net income from sales of inventory
$95,259
Other revenue
$95,259

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$61,624
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,377
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$31,543
Travel
$5,308
Depreciation
$31,178
Program services (functional)
$186,216

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$311,313
Total assets, end of year
$280,061
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,757
Net assets, end of year
$278,304
Land, buildings and equipment
$134,643
Net assets without donor restrictions
$278,304
Gross receipts
$172,679
Employees
1

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL BUGOSSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
GEORGE HUBBARDEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
–$0
BEN RUTHERFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
CHUCK RYANVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL BUGOSSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
GEORGE HUBBARDEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
–$0
BEN RUTHERFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
CHUCK RYANVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TACHIMONITE BUTLERSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
GEORGE HUBBARDEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
–$0
BEN RUTHERFORDPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
CHUCK RYANVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 234, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72316-0234
In care of
% GEORGE HUBBARD
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BEN RUTHERFORD
Signed the 990
GEORGE HUBBARD, EXEC DIRECTO
Phone
(870) 763-4409
Return prepared by
THOMAS SPEIGHT & NOBLE CPA'S

Mission

TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROMOTE TOURSIM AND DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
  • TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
    Expenses $186,216

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-8280625
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$280,061
Income (IRS master file)
$172,679

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$154,960$186,216$280,061XML
990December 2024$138,573$179,993$311,313XML
990December 2023$175,722$156,929$352,558XML
990December 2022$156,605$166,904$333,802IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8280625).

Questions about LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC

What is the EIN of LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC is 20-8280625.
Is LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BEN RUTHERFORD.
Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LIGHTS OF THE DELTA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $154,960, expenses of $186,216 and total assets of $280,061 at year end.

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