Nonprofit · EIN 56-2512695
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON
Tax-exempt · CANTON, OH 44707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $583,910 | $477,570 | $106,340 | $598,016 | $6,298 | $591,718 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,609 | $416,776 | $40,833 | $490,002 | $4,624 | $485,378 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $514,475 | $414,530 | $99,945 | $448,475 | $3,930 | $444,545 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $496,568
- of which government grants
- $30,000
- Program service revenue
- $63,382
- Investment income
- $11,858
- Net rental income
- $11,145
- Other revenue
- $12,102
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $231,537
- Other salaries and wages
- $58,955
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $331,533
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,804
- Occupancy
- $12,039
- Depreciation
- $8,137
- Program services (functional)
- $312,348
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,251
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,971
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $490,002
- Total assets, end of year
- $598,016
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,298
- Net assets, end of year
- $591,718
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $159,144
- Publicly traded securities
- $48,983
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $579,528
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,190
- Gross receipts
- $597,155
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 179
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Nissley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $71,666 |
| J R Rozko | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Neuenschwander | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyra Webb | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Hagemeier | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Slabaugh | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christian Turner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Schnyders | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Hand | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Brown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Nissley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $67,692 |
| J R Rozko | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Neuenschwander | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyra Webb | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Hagemeier | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Slabaugh | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christian Turner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Schnyders | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Hand | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Toffany Brown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Nissley | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $61,222 |
| J R Rozko | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Swanson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Neuenschwander | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyra Webb | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Hagemeier | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Slabaugh | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christian Turner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1931 3RD ST SE, CANTON, OH 44707-2905
- In care of
- % DANIEL R HOOLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Darin Nissley, 1931 3rd St SE, Canton, OH 44707
- Signed the 990
- Darin Nissley, Executive Director
- Phone
- (330) 915-3013
- Website
- cantonlighthouse.org
- Return prepared by
- HALL KISTLER & COMPANY LLP
Mission
SUPPORTING FAMILIES BY WALKING ALONGSIDE THE YOUTH IN OUR SOUTHEAST CANTON COMMUNITY BY OFFERING SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY AND HOLISTIC OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST THEM IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR GOD-GIVEN GIFTEDNESS AND POTENTIAL FOR IMPACTING THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Program accomplishments
- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: A program serving students in our community by providing free play, academic support, and enrichment activities from 3:00 - 6:30 each day, Monday-Thursday for 94 days. We had an average of 26 students per day.Expenses $133,136 · revenue $2,092
- SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP: Our school with no desks! A seven-week day camp that offers experimental learning within a highly relational context. We have one staff member for every two students enrolled. The camp is open to students entering 2nd-6th grade from 9AM to 3PM for 27 days during the summer. Camp focuses are literacy, science, the arts, and faith exploration. We had an average daily attendance of 26 students.Expenses $109,191 · revenue $3,140
- SUMMER ACTIVITIES PROGRAM: Giving students in grades 1-12 the chance to engage and explore a variety of field trips across Stark County on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. These trips are designed to be fun filled, unique adventures for students that feed their imagination and foster big dreams. There were 13 trios with an average of 8 particiapants.Expenses $40,146 · revenue $210
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2512695
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $598,016
- Income (IRS master file)
- $597,155
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $583,910 | $477,570 | $598,016 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $457,609 | $416,776 | $490,002 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $514,475 | $414,530 | $448,475 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $417,417 | $373,900 | $351,080 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | 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 56-2512695).
Questions about LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON
- What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON is 56-2512695.
- Is LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON 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 LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Darin Nissley.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,666 (Darin Nissley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES OF CANTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $583,910, expenses of $477,570 and total assets of $598,016 at year end.
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