Nonprofit · EIN 88-2079991
PROJECT LIGHT
Tax-exempt · ROCKWELL, NC 28138
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $151,875 | $129,559 | $22,316 | $134,104 | – | $134,104 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $108,265 | $81,615 | $26,650 | $111,788 | – | $111,788 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,892
- Investment income
- $1,560
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,577
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $54,301
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $55,175
- Occupancy
- $2,076
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,285
- Other expenses
- $16,722
- Program services (functional)
- $27,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $111,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $134,104
- Cash, savings and investments
- $134,104
- Gross receipts
- $153,572
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY NORRIS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| DR F WAYNE LANEY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MISTY GOINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LERIN ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNA GARRISON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR CLAY BARROW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARETTE HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHARI EVANS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 40 | $24,910 |
| MADISON SAUNDER | OFFICE MANAG | 20 | $19,609 |
| LATHONIA WILLIAMS | RECEPTIONIST | 20 | $9,983 |
| JIM DUNCAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAKER | DEPUTY DIREC | 10 | $0 |
| LINDA DUNCAN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1500 ROCKWELL RD, ROCKWELL, NC 28138-8767
- In care of
- % JIM DUNCAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd Suite C4, Salisbury NC 28138
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Jim Duncan, 1500 Rockwell Rd, Rockwell NC 28138
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TIMOTHY NORRIS, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (704) 223-6143
- Website
- Projectlightrowanht.org
- Return prepared by
- BRENT H PARKS CPA PA
Mission
AWARENESS, PREVENTION AND REPORTING (HUMAN TRAFFICKING)
Program accomplishments
- PRESENTATIONS TO OVER 30 ORGANIZATIONS IN ROWAN COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES ON THE AWARENESS TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
- OUTREACH TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY BAGS TO THE HOMELESS, FAMILY AND SURVIVOR SERVICES, COUNSELING SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS, HOLIDAY BASKETS, CLOTHING ALLOWANCES, AND FOOD.Expenses $12,000 · grants $12,000
- CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY SUCH AS SMART START ROWAN, NAZARETH CHILDREN'S HOME, ON EAGLES WINGS. ALL WITH A CONCENTRATION OF EDUCATING YOUTH OF THE DANGERS AND AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN OUR AREA.Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2079991
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $153,572
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $151,875 | $129,559 | $134,104 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $108,265 | $81,615 | $111,788 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Jim Duncan | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jim Duncan | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2079991).
Questions about PROJECT LIGHT
- What is the EIN of PROJECT LIGHT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT LIGHT is 88-2079991.
- Is PROJECT LIGHT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to PROJECT LIGHT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT LIGHT 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 PROJECT LIGHT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT LIGHT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT LIGHT?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Jim Duncan.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT LIGHT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROJECT LIGHT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $151,875, expenses of $129,559 and total assets of $134,104 at year end.
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