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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3503673

LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED

Also known as LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

Financials

$115K$107K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$115,496$106,679$8,817$37,620$3,825$33,795
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$115,485
Investment income
$11

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,302
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,701
Printing, publications and postage
$113
Other expenses
$72,563
Program services (functional)
$97,409

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,343
Total assets, end of year
$37,620
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,825
Net assets, end of year
$33,795
Cash, savings and investments
$17,970
Land and buildings
$16,500
Gross receipts
$115,496

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HARRY L DIVIDOPRESIDENT40$0
SHELLY DIVIDOVICE PRESIDE25$0
CHRIS HONEDIRECTOR5$0
RUSSELL CEDERBERGDIRECTOR5$0
NICK VASALIADESDIRECTOR5$0
BRIAN TUTTDIRECTOR5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7211 CRANE AVE APT 50, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216-9034
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO BOX 330734, ATLANTIC BEACH FL 32233
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
HARRY L DIVIDO, PO BOX 330734, ATLANTIC BEACH FL 32233
Signed the 990-EZ
HARRY L DIVIDO, PRESIDENT
Phone
(904) 524-6670
Return prepared by
MONAKEY & COMPANY CPAS LC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD PEOPLE INTO A GROWING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. WE ARE MISSIONARIES TAKING THE GOSPEL TO THE NATIONS BY SHOWING THE LOVE OF JESUS TO THOSE OVERLOOKED AND PUSHED ASIDE BY SOCIETY. GOD HAS GIVEN US THE VISION TO TRAIN AND EQUIP BELIEVERS TO COME TOGETHER TO SERVE THE LEAST OF THESE AS THE BODY OF CHRIST, TAKING THE NAME OF JESUS TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES BEGAN REACHING OUT TO THE HOMELESS, POOR, AND NEEDY IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FL AREA BY BEING THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS. OUR HEARTS ARE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED AND PUSHED ASIDE BY SOCIETY, LOVING THEM LIKE JESUS BY SERVING THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. LIGHT OF THE WORLD PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES TO GET OUT INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES TO SERVE AND LOVE ON THE "LEAST OF THESE AS STATED IN MATTHEW 25:40. THIS OPENS UP THE DOOR TO SHARE JESUS WITH THE LOST AND BRING HOPE TO THE BROKEN AS WE UNITE TOGETHER AS THE BODY OF CHRIST. LIGHT OF THE WORLD ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL CHURCH IN POPTN, GUATEMALA TO LOVE AND SERVE ORPHANS, WIDOWS, AND FAMILIES IN NEED. WE ARE BUILDING A RESCUE CENTER IN POPTN THAT WILL SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH FEEDING PROGRAMS, KIDS CLUB, FREE ENGLISH CLASSES, MISSION TEAMS, RESPITE CARE FOR PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES, MEDICAL CARE, AND SPIRITUAL CARE THROUGH GOSPEL CENTERED MINISTRY. OUTREACHES IN 2022: -MONTHLY MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST FRUITS OUTREACH AND FEEDING NE FL. -MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS IN POPTUN, GUATEMALA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, MISSIONARIES, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES SERVING ORPHANS, SINGLE PARENTS, AND FAMILIES IN EXTREME POVERTY. -ENGLISH CLASSES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN POPTUN, GUATEMALA -BACK TO SCHOOL OUTREACH - PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL FEES, AND UNIFORMS. -MEDICAL OUTREACH - PROVIDING RIDES TO DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS AND HELP WITH PRESCRIPTION COSTS. -HOUSING OUTREACH - PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS DURING LIFE'S MOST CRITICAL MOMENTS, PROVIDING BEDS AND OTHER NEEDED HOUSING SUPPLIES TO KEEP ORPHANS AND WIDOWS THRIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES. -MISSION TEAMS IN POPTUN, GUATEMALA. -3 MISSIONARIES SERVING FULL TIME IN GUATEMALA. -HOSTING PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES FOR RESPITE CARE. -TEACHING AND EQUIPPING YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH MISSION BASED INTERNSHIPS.
    Expenses $97,409

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, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED

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

IRS record

EIN
45-3503673
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,620
Income (IRS master file)
$115,496

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2023$115,496$106,679$37,620XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: HARRY L DIVIDO
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-3503673).

Questions about LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED is 45-3503673.
Is LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED 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 LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED 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 LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED?
The 990-N for 2013 names HARRY L DIVIDO.
Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LIGHT OF THE WORLD MINISTRIES INCORPORATED have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $115,496, expenses of $106,679 and total assets of $37,620 at year end.

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