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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1799888

FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

Also known as FIRSTLIGHT EVANGELISM

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15235

Financials

$135K$141K2023$102K$113K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$101,654$112,517-$10,863$39,973$0$39,973
December 31, 2023990$134,769$140,972-$6,203$50,836$0$50,836
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$101,654
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$28,800
Other salaries and wages
$7,341
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$36,141
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,955
Travel
$6,151
Program services (functional)
$83,984
Management and general (functional)
$28,533

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$50,836
Total assets, end of year
$39,973
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$39,973
Net assets without donor restrictions
$39,973
Gross receipts
$101,654
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
PA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAN ECKERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$17,280
DEBORAH ECKERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
25$11,520
YC CHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CHUCK LENHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ELLINORE R GEPPERTGENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURE
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAN ECKERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$31,546
DEBORAH ECKERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
25$21,031
BOB ROTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
YC CHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
CHUCK LENHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
SCOTT GOURLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAY DEEMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
MAC MCCABEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
LIL ROTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ELLINORE R GEPPERTGENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURE
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2414 COLLINS RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-4905
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAN EDGAR ECKER, PO BOX 252, SPRINGDALE, PA 151440252
Signed the 990
DAN EDGAR ECKER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(724) 254-6145
Return prepared by
WESSEL & COMPANY

Mission

TO BRING FULFILLMENT TO THE GREAT COMMISION THROUGH EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH PLANTING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COMPLETED 12 FULL MONTHS OF MISSONARY WORK IN U.S.A, THAILAND AND IN SOUTH EAST ASIA. 1.) SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL U.S.A.2.) SERVED AS APOSTALIC OF FIRSTLIGHT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NETWORK- THAILAND.3.) SERVED AS DIRECTOR LEADER TO THE FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION IN THAILAND.4.) TRAINED NATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING TEAMS TO IMPLEMENT AND TO OVERSEE CHURCH PLANTING PROJECTS IN CHINA, MYANMAR, LAOS AND THAILAND.5.) SERVED ON MISSION TEAMS.6.) SERVED AS BIBLE TEACHER IN TRAINING LOCATIONS IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES IN ASIA.
    Expenses $25,920
  • CHURCH PLANTING- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & MINISTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.1.) THAILAND- FIRSTLIGHT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NETWORK- THAILAND (FLFCN)2.) INSIDERS PROJECT- THAILAND3.) THE HIDING PLACE PROJECT- THAILAND4.) EMMANUEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
    Expenses $13,023 · revenue $100
  • FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION, A REGISTERED SOCIAL FOUNDATION IN THAILAND. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT WERE CONDUCTED:1.) FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION GENERAL FUNDS2.) FOUNDATION HEAD OFFICE PROJECTS IN NONG BUA LAM PHU, THAILAND.3.) FOUNDATION BRANCH OFFICE PROJECTS IN SEKA, THAILAND.4.) FAMILIES WITHOUT FATHERS5.) SCHOOL FEES AND RELATED SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR 50 CHILDREN IN 5 LOCATIONS.6.) 52 WEEKLY VISITS TO HOMES AND AREA SCHOOLS OF FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM.7.) CONDUCTED 2 EYE CARE OUTREACHES IN 2 DISTRICTS - OVER 1,500 PEOPLE SEEN
    Expenses $23,672 · revenue $9,778
  • GIVING TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR MINITRIES TO FURTHER SUPPORT THEIR TAX EXEMPT STATUS AS WELL AS MISSIONARIES ON FOREIGN FIELDS.-INDIA TRAINING-SONBURN ENCOUNTERS-TRAVEL EXPENSE-OTHER MISSIONARY SUPPORT
    Expenses $21,369 · revenue $91,766

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
31-1799888
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$39,973
Income (IRS master file)
$101,654

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$101,654$112,517$39,973XML
990December 2023$134,769$140,972$50,836XML
990December 2022$131,262$124,179$57,039IRS
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 31-1799888).

Questions about FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL is 31-1799888.
Is FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL 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 FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAN EDGAR ECKER.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $17,280 (DAN ECKER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $101,654, expenses of $112,517 and total assets of $39,973 at year end.

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