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Grace and Faith Lighthouse

EIN 87-2047601 · Johns Creek, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceWeak15 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE CHURCHS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN FAITH, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP THROUGH REGULAR WORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$51,060
Spent on programs
20%
Reserves
27 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$40,000, chairperson, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 98% of income.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    20% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $4,200 spent. TESTIMONY EVENT IS WHERE MEMBERS SHARE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF FAITH, INCLUDING HOW THEY HAVE RECEIVED GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND CARE FROM THE PASTOR AND THE CHURCH COMMUNITY. DURING THE EVENT, INDIVIDUALS EXPRESS GRATITUDE, ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER, AND GIVE THANKS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND BLESSINGS, FOSTERING A STRONGER SENSE OF FELLOWSHIP AND FAITH AMONG CONGREGANTS.
  2. $6,000 spent. MISSION DONATIONS ARE USED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND MINISTRY TEAMS WHO TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO SHARE THE WORD OF GOD, TEACH THE BIBLE, AND SPREAD THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THESE DONATIONS HELP PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EVANGELISM, BIBLE STUDIES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
  3. OTHER ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE, SUCH AS SUNDAY CHRISTIAN HOME CHURCH SERVICE WITH KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL, FRIDAY NIGHT WOMAN GROUP AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY.
  4. OTHER ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE, SUCH AS 0. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 2022.

    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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