Light of the World Ministries International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Light Of The World Ministries International is a Bible-Believer Church that acknowledges Jesus Christ is Lord. Our vision is to see every believer become a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through discipleship. We aim to help the church rediscover and practice personal relationship with God through effective prayer, Bible study and fellowship with Holy Spirit. We as the Body of Christ are in this journey together. RPC VA's mission is to equip disciples for the Great Commission and meet the needs of people. Deuteronomy 15:11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.
- Income
- $28,000
- Spending
- $250
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- Light Of The World Ministries International was founded in 2021 as a ministry to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and serve those in need. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many requests for emergency support made by individuals and families. The ministers at RPCVA decided to start feeding the community monthly. We have been serving the following communities: Southside Gardens, Cavalier Manor, College Square, Belleville Meadows, and Silvertree Seniors of Portsmouth. However, we need a building facility for organizational operations so that we can make a greater impact on those that we serve. We need a permanent meeting place to host ministry team meetings, conduct job fairs for the community, store large quantities of food, conduct health-related seminars, and perform religious activities. Currently, we are limited to what we can do as a ministry; for instance, the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has partnership opportunities, but we do not have the storage space available to qualify partnering with them. RPCV has many programs in process that benefit the community. A description of each program will be shared as follows:
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? 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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2022.
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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