NonprofitsLower Lights Ministries

Lower Lights Ministries

COLUMBUS, OH

Total revenue

$1.8M

Total expenses

$1.8M

Net assets

$2.8M

Grants received

$967K

49 grants

EIN

311300561

Tax year

2024

Mission

Faith based social services.

Programs

3 programs

Mentoring programs include: youth mentoring, an individualized mentoring program that encourages positive growth for at-risk youth through the development of character, healthy relationships and a desire for lifelong learing; youth mentoring, a program for kids to participate in onsite and offsite recreational and educational activities, to learn and develop positive outlook while participating in growth mindset activities, and taking part in drug and alcohol avoidance curriculum.

Expenses: $210K

Child enrichment center: the cec provides an opportunity for quality early childhood education for infants through pre-kindergarten. The cec also provides affordable, dependable childcare for parents and offers access to parenting classes, financial mentoring, addiction support and medical care while offering equitable employment programs for childcare workers that provides a career pathway through certifications, performance mentoring, continuting education and college tuition.

Expenses: $555K

Faith based social service that promotes the development and well-being of individuals, families, and the community.

Expenses: $55K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.6M
Program service revenue$161K
Investment income$15K
Other revenue$80K
Total revenue$1.8M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.0M
Fundraising$79K
Other expenses$777K
Total expenses$1.8M
Total assets$3.8M
Net assets$2.8M

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

EMMALYN JEROME

CEO

Board

$55K

38 hrs/wk

AARON BASSHAM

CHAIR ELECT

Board

1 hrs/wk

ANGELA CAGEY

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILL CLEVERLY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARSHA GOBLE

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

AMY HANES

BOARD CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ADHANET KIFLE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

GREG PHILLIPS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ADAM RINEHART

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHAD WARNER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHUCK WILSON

EX-OFFICIO

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 49 of 49

FromAmountPurposeYear
$120K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2024
$28K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2024
$25K
GRANT 24-84 YOUTH MENTORING AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER
2024
$10K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2024
$1K
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$30K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$19K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$15K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$10K
GRANT #23-75 TWD. BRIGHT LIGHTS KIDS
2023
$6K
TO ASSIST& FULFILL DONEE'S MISSION
2023
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
SUPPORT
2023
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$204K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2022
$80K
EDUCATION
2022
$30K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2022
$10K
EDUCATION
2022
$10K
SUPPORT
2022
$10K
GRANT #22-98 TWD. BRIGHT LIGHTS KIDS
2022
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$30K
TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM; ENRICHMENT CENTER
2021
$21K
RELIGION RELATED
2021
$20K
DONATION TO SUPPORT MISSION.
2021
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$27K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$24K
TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2020
$18K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$14K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$10K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$10K
BRIGHT LIGHTS KIDS
2020
$5K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$5K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$4K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$2K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$600
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$500
MIP PAYOUT FOR 05/13/20
2020
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$5K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
2018
$5K
BRIGHT LIGHTS KIDS (2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR)
2018
$4K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2018
$2K
DAY CAMP
2018

Funded by

$967K from 20 funders · 49 grants · 2018–2024

Columbus Foundation

$320K · 8 grants · 2020–2024

Ingram-White Castle Foundation

$180K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Siemer Family Foundation

$115K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The Reinberger Foundation

$60K · 5 grants · 2018–2024

The Montei Foundation

$54K · 2 grants · 2020–2021

The William H Davis Dorothy M Davis

$50K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Worthington Moose Lodge 1427

$36K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN311300561
Subsection03
Ruling date1991-09
Formed1991
Employees61
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