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Lighthouse for Christ Mission

EIN 95-3673932 · Keller, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To minister to peoples physical and spiritual needs

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$111,020, mission director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 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 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $680,678 spent. SEND AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR LIGHTHOUSE FOR CHRIST EYE CENTER IN MOMBASA, KENYA.
  2. $442,401 spent. SEND AND SUPPORT MISSIONARY FAMILIES IN MOMBASA, KENYA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KENYA MISSION.
  3. Program Service Accomplishments in 2024, Lighthouse for Christ Mission continued to successfully operate the following: Eye Care: Provide world class eye care to the poor and blind babies, children, and adults of East Africa. Approximately 90% of patients receive free eye care treatment and surgeries. We are staffed with Kenyan National ophthalmologists and clinic technicians. In 2024, we treated 45,466 patients at our 2-acre eye center campus located in Mombasa; three satellite locations 1-3 hours from our main base; and rural and remote eye camps for underserved areas in East Coastal Kenya. We restore sight to the blind and thereby lift poor families who can then return to the trade to survive and children who can gain an education by starting or returning to school. Since expanding our eye care services to now include retina and glaucoma in 2023, our patient volume has continued to increase in 2024. We are now considered the major hub for complete eye care services in East Africa!Fellowship of Churches: Established to spread the Gospel and provide spiritual growth for Kenyan Nationals by planting local churches. What began in 1969 with one very small church on our Mombasa campus building roof, has now grown to over 110 established and thriving local congregations and lead by 82 pastors who have completed Bible college. Bible Institute: Establish to train young men and women in the Bible, English courses, evangelism, and various trades to help them gain good employment to support their families. It is estimated unemployment in East Coastal Kenya is around 70%. Since expanding our training facilities in 2021, our Mombasa campus annually trains 20 1st year Bible School students and can accommodate up to 40 in our 1-year program. In 2024, we had 35 1st year students attend our bible school. We train 5 2nd year advanced students and have 9 pastors enrolled in higher education. Classes are held Monday through Friday with the students living in very nice on-campus dormitories. They return each weekend to their local communities to help their pastors. Many go on to pastor and establish new churches. Evangelism: A major contributor to our successful evangelism efforts is the use of internationally acclaimed Jesus film in their local language. We use mobile solar powered AV unit where we show a movie in remote bush communities. In 2024, 39,158 heard a clear gospel message with 3,835 coming to Christ.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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