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Nonprofit · EIN 58-2509728

LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC

Tax-exempt · ALPHARETTA, GA 30009

Financials

$4.8M$5.2M2023$6.8M$5.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$6,757,986$5,865,198$892,788$3,410,292$238,974$3,171,318
December 31, 2023990$4,766,971$5,198,800-$431,829$2,528,957$211,589$2,317,368
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,532,358
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$29,301
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,595
Net income from fundraising events
$167,329
Net income from sales of inventory
$28,998
Other revenue
$196,327

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$289,136
Other salaries and wages
$1,702,265
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,412,645
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$36,298
Occupancy
$110,457
Travel
$202,840
Depreciation
$57,083
Program services (functional)
$4,542,311
Management and general (functional)
$389,386
Fundraising (functional)
$933,501

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,528,957
Total assets, end of year
$3,410,292
Total liabilities, end of year
$238,974
Net assets, end of year
$3,171,318
Land, buildings and equipment
$626,392
Publicly traded securities
$1,237,492
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,494,510
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,676,808
Gross receipts
$6,890,496
Employees
27
Volunteers
2,270
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
GA

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Chris WoodruffExecutive Director
Officer
40$252,248$36,888
Janet BridgesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ken CarneyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kelly DixonChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kevin FloydVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jon HallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Mindi LinscombeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Fred MillerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian SheplerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Courtney DefeoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cliff AtfieldDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jim MartinDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David McMillianDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Chris WoodruffExecutive Director
Officer
40$228,455$31,627
Janet BridgesChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Ken CarneySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kelly DixonVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Dennis LattimerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Courtney WhiteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jon VaughanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kevin FloydDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jon HallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Mindi LinscombeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Fred MillerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian SheplerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Courtney DefeoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2555 NORTHWINDS PARKWAY SUITE 800, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009-2232
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chris Woodruff, 2555 Northwinds Pkwy 800, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Signed the 990
Chris Woodruff, Executive Director
Phone
(404) 403-3223
Return prepared by
MERSEREAU LAZENBY & ROCKAS LLC

Mission

To provide respite for families caring for a child with cancer.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Lighthouse Family Retreat, Inc. ("Lighthouse"), established in 1999,is a ministry that serves families living through childhood cancer. The program is designed to create environments on seaside retreats that provide a week away from the chaos of childhood cancer for families to rest, reconnect as a family, experience joy and find hope in God. Lighthouse is supported through the contributions of interested individuals, churches, foundations, and businesses. In 2024 Lighthouse served 258 families at 21 week long retreats and 4 weekend retreats. Approximately 2,270 volunteers served during the year at the retreats, and vendors also participated in the retreat by providing meals, supplies and discounting or donating the use of beach homes for the retrea
    Expenses $4,542,311

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

IRS record

EIN
58-2509728
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E86)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,410,292
Income (IRS master file)
$6,890,496

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$6,757,986$5,865,198$3,410,292XML
990December 2023$4,766,971$5,198,800$2,528,957XML
990December 2022$4,545,348$4,567,101$2,935,351IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 58-2509728).

Questions about LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC

What is the EIN of LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC is 58-2509728.
Is LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT 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 LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC 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 LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chris Woodruff.
Who are the officers and directors of LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,248 (Chris Woodruff, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,757,986, expenses of $5,865,198 and total assets of $3,410,292 at year end.

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