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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1872846

LAMP OF LEARNING

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Financials

$92K$49K2023$70K$76K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAMP OF LEARNING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$70,372$76,417-$6,045$109,011$0$109,011
June 30, 2024990-EZ$91,843$48,723$43,120$111,329$0$111,329
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,021
Program service revenue
$120
Investment income
$7,231
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,400
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$30,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,500
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,096
Printing, publications and postage
$9,943
Other expenses
$6,478
Program services (functional)
$9,943

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$111,329
Total assets, end of year
$109,011
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$109,011
Cash, savings and investments
$109,011
Gross receipts
$70,372

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul BergmanCEO40$30,000
Chere PierreBoard Chair20$0
Jeremy EdgeTreasurer1$0
Melissa DaySecretary1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul BergmanCEO40$15,000
Chere PierreBoard Chair4$0
Jeremy EdgeTreasurer2$0
Melissa DaySecretary1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
750 B ST STE 3400, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-8130
In care of
% LAMP OF LEARNING
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 371343, San Diego CA 92137
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Paul Bergman, PO Box 371343, San Diego CA 92137
Signed the 990-EZ
Paul Bergman, CEO
Phone
(619) 508-8871

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-1872846 or by the name LAMP OF LEARNING.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To prepare students for application to college and grant scholarships

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Scholarships to students (6 total)
    grants $22,400
  • Mentoring of high school students in preparation for college
    Expenses $9,943

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for LAMP OF LEARNING

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-1872846
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$109,011
Income (IRS master file)
$70,372

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$70,372$76,417$109,011XML
990-EZJune 2024$91,843$48,723$111,329XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Paul Bergman
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Paul Bergman
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Paul B Bergman
June 30, 2020≤ $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 81-1872846).

Questions about LAMP OF LEARNING

What is the EIN of LAMP OF LEARNING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAMP OF LEARNING is 81-1872846.
Is LAMP OF LEARNING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to LAMP OF LEARNING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAMP OF LEARNING 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 LAMP OF LEARNING due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAMP OF LEARNING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LAMP OF LEARNING?
The 990-N for 2022 names Paul Bergman.
Who are the officers and directors of LAMP OF LEARNING?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (Paul Bergman, CEO).
How much revenue does LAMP OF LEARNING have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,372, expenses of $76,417 and total assets of $109,011 at year end.

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