Light House Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Light House Group Inc was founded in June of 2016 as a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization, as a direct response to the tragic murders that occurred in February of 2015. The organization is governed by five board members and is operated by an executive director. We provide support and advocacy for youth in the local Muslim community, and foster education and awareness for the broader national community to address the growing gap that exists today between the detrimental perception of Muslim Americans and the favorable reality of Muslim Americans. We operate a Community Programs Office to support tax exempt activities and programs in the local community of all faiths through providing office space and fiscal sponsorship; and engage the national audience through the Office of Community Engagement where we share the story of the murders through spoken word, and bridge the perception gap through story-telling and education.
- Income
- $292,430
- Spending
- $243,705
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 10.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $58,800, 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $49,610 spent. Peoples Power Lab is a North Carolina based organization with a mission to build the power of Black, Brown and Muslim working class youth and adults through political education, media justice and joining the progressive movements.
- $8,450 spent. The rest of our programs include, Oak City Falcons, Muslim Women For, Feed the Love, Nonprofit Foundation and Notable Pursuits.
- $185,645 spent. The Light House programs further a space space for the community of youth related activities and programs. The space is well equipped and well maintained. It offers office space, meeting space, and event space. Over 1000+ unique visitors see the house as an inspiration and a light in a rather dark time.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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