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The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc

EIN 27-1773499 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA WHO STRUGGLE WITH EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND MEDICAL HARDSHIPS.

Income
$569,978
Spending
$749,003
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$151,925, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (11)
  1. $194,825 spent. OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMMING THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE DISADVANTAGES OF SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH SUFFERING FROM EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, AND/OR MEDICAL HARDSHIPS.
  2. $91,188 spent. BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE & DISTRIBUTION LLF PARTNERS, SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS GATHER FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FAMILY FUN WHILE HANDING OUT BACKPACKS FULL OF SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $70,515 spent. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: TOY DRIVE AND DISTRIBUTION LLF COLLECTS TOYS FROM OVER 100 DROPBOX LOCATIONS AND ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 16TH WILL DISTRIBUTE THE TOYS TO OVER 800 CHILDREN FROM 15 DIFFERENT PARTNER FACILITIES. CHILDREN SERVED: 800 SP
  4. $40,631 spent. LLFS CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN PARTY (CHP) BRINGS TOGETHER KIDS FROM LLFS PARTNER FACILITIES FOR A DAY OF SPOOKY DELIGHT WITH THE DEDICATION OF OUR VOLUNTEERS AND AMAZING PARTNERS, LLF CRAFTS A SECURE SPACE FILLED WITH SWEET TREATS, EXCITING GAMES, ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND SO MUCH MORE PRIOR TO THE EVENT, LLF ALSO GATHERS AND DISTRIBUTES COSTUMES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD ENJOYS A FULL AND SAFE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE.
  5. $29,171 spent. LLF HAS CELEBRATED ITS BIRTHDAY OF SERVICE BY DOING WHAT IT DOES BEST, BEING OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY OF SERVICE BRINGS TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF LLF VOLUNTEERS AND HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN FROM OUR PARTNER FACILITIES TO DO ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, DANCING, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES.
  6. $26,828 spent. LADIES OF LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE (LOLL) IS A PURPOSE-DRIVEN GROUP FOCUSING ON VOLUNTEERING WITH THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION, AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, INTRODUCING OUR CHILDREN TO THE WORLD OF VOLUNTEERING FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN OUR AREA. SINCE OUR ESTABLISHMENT IN DECEMBER 2022, WE HAVE HOSTED EVENTS COMPRISED OF SOCIALLY INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS HEALTH & WELLNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SHOPPING, AND DINING EVENTS
  7. $23,461 spent. CHILDRENS HOLLOWEEN PARADE LLFS CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN PARTY GATHERS AND DISTRIBUTES COSTUMES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD ENJOYS A FULL AND SAFE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE.
  8. $22,984 spent. THE LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATIONS (LLF) DGFG MEDIA PROGRAM WAS LLFS FIRST IN-HOUSE PROGRAM TAUGHT BY LLFS STAFF. LLF PARTNERED WITH BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI AND IDENTIFIED 6 HIGH-ACHIEVING, UNDERSERVED HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT DIGITAL MEDIA. THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF A SEMESTER, THE LLF STAFF WILL TEACH THE STUDENTS HOW TO TELL A STORY AND EDIT A VIDEO USING IMOVIE ON IPHONE, THE BASICS OF SAFE SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE, CONTENT CREATION, PERSONAL BRANDING AND MORE
  9. $22,769 spent. GATHER & GIVE WITH LADIES OF LL HOST EVENTS COMPRISED OF SOCIALLY INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS HEALTH & WELLNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SHOPPING, AND DINING EVENTS
  10. $22,516 spent. CURIO AT FAENA BAZAAR WE HAVE HOSTED EVENTS COMPRISED OF SOCIALLY INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS HEALTH & WELLNESS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SHOPPING, AND DINING EVENTS
  11. $22,480 spent. JUST FOR KICKS LLF ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO VOLUNTEER AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHILANTHROPISTS LLF KIDS 4 KIDS IS A PROGRAM BY THE CHILDREN FOR THE CHILDREN, AN INITIATIVE THAT BELONGS TO THEM, FOR THEY ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW. IT IS TRULY A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN FIND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GIVE BACK TO CHILDREN WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY LLF IS PROUD TO OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES. CHECK OUT THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR OUR RECURRING OPPORTUNITIES BELOW

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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