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Lighthouse Network Inc

EIN 20-0148690 · Pagosa Spgs, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Facilitating a network of Christian believers and ministries that prioritize worship and intercession in their expression of life and outreach to the nations of the Middle East.

Income
$132,925
Spending
$144,968
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$20,280, vice president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $108,728 spent. 1. ICEJ Envision Conference Jerusalem In January-February 2024, Tom participated in the online ICEJ Envision Conference for pastors and leaders. He shared with the participants about the nations of the Middle East and their growing connection with God's heart and plan together with Israel, as prophesied in Isaiah 19:23-25.2. Ministry Activities in Jerusalem and Around Israel (January to April) During January to April 2024, we spent time sharing with those in need during the war with Hamas and Hezbollah. We traveled to the Old City of Jerusalem, northern Israel, etc., for various ministry activities and the development of relationships within Israel. 3. Tom's Trip to Germany In March 2024, Tom traveled to Germany to speak at a prayer conference with ICEJ. He spoke about our work and ministry to the Middle East nations.4. Tom's Trip to Cyprus In mid-April 2024, Tom traveled to Cyprus, at which time Iran attacked Israel, and Teresa was forced to our bomb shelter alone. Teresa joined Tom in Cyprus as soon as possible after the attack. We spent Easter in Cyprus together.5. Ministry Activities in Jerusalem and Around Israel (May and June) During May and June 2024, we continued our work in Israel and especially in the Old City of Jerusalem. Teresa worked on social media projects in her rooftop studio apartment in the Christian Quarter of the Old Cityfor prayer and regarding her creative evangelism activities. 6. Ministry Activities in Cyprus and Jerusalem (September and October) During September 2024, we continued our ministry work in Cyprus and Israel, especially in the Old City of Jerusalem. Iran attacked Israel again, and we were forced to the bomb shelters.7. Tom's Trip to USA In mid-October 2024, Tom traveled to Colorado, after the Iranian attack on Israel in early October. He went specifically to speak in churches and small groups about what was happening during the one year of war on seven fronts against Israel.8. Middle East Net Conference Cyprus In November 2024, our Lighthouse Network team hosted the annual Middle East Net Gathering in Larnaca, Cyprus. Over 60 people attended from several nations of the Middle East region. We worked with ICEJ to raise the financial sponsorships for various participants to attend from the Middle East nations.9. Ministry Activities in Jerusalem and Israel and Cyprus (November to December) During November to December 2024, Teresa continued ministry activity from the rooftop studio apartment in the Christian Quarter of the Old City. We also ministered together in places in Israel and Cyprus during this period.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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