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Highland Lighthouse Church Inc

EIN 83-0594405 · Highland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The primary purpose of Highland Lighthouse Church Inc. exist for exclusive religious purposes in order to provide and oversee a place of worship for believers provide teaching and preaching of the gospel as declared in the Bible and conduct evangelistic and humanitarian outreach services help to meet spiritual and physical needs while seeking to fulfill the intended purpose above.

Income
$60,298
Spending
$61,028
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% 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 (3)
  1. In seeking to provide a place of worship: Highland Lighthouse Church Inc. leases and maintains a unit space in accordance with local laws and ordinances for places of worship in Highland California which is a part of Southern California. Expenses associated for unit space lease unit maintenance and unit operational cost was expended for this purpose and continues to represents the largest accomplishment as measured by expense.
  2. To provide teaching and preaching of the gospel: Highland Lighthouse Church Inc. continues to provide a place of worship as follows: Tuesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7p.m. to 9p.m. Wednesday midweek bible study services 7p.m. to 9p.m. Sunday morning services 11a.m. to 1p.m. In addition we made occasional use of the following days and hours: Monday Night Prayer 7:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Thursday Night Musician Singers Practice 7:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Friday Night Bible Study Gathering 7p.m to 8:30p.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. To facilitate teaching and preaching material expenses both physical and electronic were utilized to facilitate learning worship and prayer.
  3. To provide evangelistic and humanitarian outreach services: Highland Lighthouse Church Inc. recognizes the proclamation of the gospel is an exclusive religious activity for the soul of mankind but also recognizes we are taught to care for humanitarian needs as James chapter 2 verses 15 and 16 declares: "If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food and one of you says to them Go in peace be warmed and filled without giving them the things needed for the body what good is that? So also faith by itself if it does not have works is dead". This year we were able to assist in the most basic of needs by providing meals on Wednesdays and Sundays to individuals and families free of charge. Out biggest event continues to be Thanksgiving week when we not only provide meals but distribute food to families in need within our local 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

  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 October 13, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 2019.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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