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Landons Light Foundation

EIN 84-3421530 · West Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LANDON'S LIGHT SUPPORTS CHILDREN BATTLING SERIOUS MEDICAL ILLNESS BY PROVIDING HOPE AND JOY DURING THEIR DIFFICULT JOURNEY. WE ALSO INSPIRE ALL CHILDREN TO GROW IN THEIR ACADEMICS, FAITH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, SO THEY MAY LIVE AS THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.

Income
$494,603
Spending
$382,915
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
3
Volunteers
139
Highest pay
$87,735, executive di

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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (5)
  1. $86,549 spent. PILLAR PROGRAM A: THE MIRACLE MOMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED 15 CHILDREN, WHO ARE BATTLING A CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITION, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WITH INDIVIDUALIZED GIFTS, SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES.
  2. $34,469 spent. PILLAR PROGRAM B: THE HONORARY BIRTHDAY PROGRAM PROVIDED 75 CHILDREN, WHO ARE STAYING OR RECEIVING TREATMENT IN A HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WITH GIFTS, TOYS, AND GIFT CARDS FOR GAS AND MEALS.
  3. $31,026 spent. PILLAR PROGRAM C: THE 10 DAYS OF GIVING PROGRAM PROVIDED 74 CHILDREN, WHO ARE BATTLING A CHRONIC DISEASE, ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WITH INDIVIDUALIZED GIFTS, SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
  4. $89,369 spent. THE FOLLOWING ARE OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 10 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO DISPLAYED CHARACTERISTICS CONSISTENT WITH THE CORE VALUES OF THE FOUNDATION. PROJECT KINDNESS PROVIDED 2091 CHILDREN, WITH FUNDING TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WITH A KINDNESS PROJECT THAT THEY DECIDE ON. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS ARE INVOLVED. THE TEAM SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL TEAMS TO ALLOW CHILDREN TO GROW IN THEIR PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. 12 TEAMS, OR 290 CHILDREN, WERE IMPACTED. GRANT PROVIDED TO LEND A HAND UP WHICH SUPPORTS FAMILIES DURING HARDSHIP. BACKPACKS WERE PURCHASED FOR THE UNITED WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE.
  5. THE FOLLOWING ARE OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 10 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO DISPLAYED CHARACTERISTICS CONSISTENT WITH THE CORE VALUES OF THE FOUNDATION. PROJECT KINDNESS PROVIDED 2091 CHILDREN, WITH FUNDING TO SUPPORT AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WITH A KINDNESS PROJECT THAT THEY DECIDE ON. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS ARE INVOLVED. THE TEAM SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL TEAMS TO ALLOW CHILDREN TO GROW IN THEIR PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. 12 TEAMS, OR 290 CHILDREN, WERE IMPACTED. GRANT PROVIDED TO LEND A HAND UP WHICH SUPPORTS FAMILIES DURING HARDSHIP. BACKPACKS WERE PURCHASED FOR THE UNITED WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE.

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 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? 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 November 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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