Lighthouse Transitional Care Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to equip and empower former foster youth to thrive in adulthood so that we can see a world without cycles of family separation and generational trauma, where former foster youth can know they are deeply loved by God, heal from their wounds, and thrive in adulthood.
- Income
- $158,083
- Spending
- $122,035
- Reserves
- 5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $24,000, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $112,614 spent. In 2024, Lighthouse Transitional Care strengthened partnerships and expanded its service delivery, aiming to equip and empower former foster youth to transition into healthy, independent adulthood. Specifically: - We provided grocery assistance to 6 former foster youth and their families. The aim of this service is to alleviate food insecurity and financial stress, so that clients are free to focus on life-skills growth and stabilizing their mental, physical, and spiritual health. - We funded and facilitated medical and mental-health support for 12 clients, ensuring they have access to holistic health services (both physical and psychological). Allowing their bodies and minds to be at ease as they learn to navigate healthy relationships in their transition to adulthood. - We continued offering life-skills classes to 27 clients, delivering practical training (e.g., budgeting, job-readiness, independent living) to help build competence and confidence for independent adult living. - We engaged a committed team of 12 volunteer mentors, who served as stable relational anchors for former foster youth as they navigate challenging transitions. These combined efforts allow Lighthouse Transitional Care to accomplish its mission of equipping and empowering former foster youth to thrive in adulthood. The long-term outcome of this holistic approach is to ensure that youth feel equipped to maintain their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being through tangible lessons and hours of practice in a safe community.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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