LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 134271473 501(c)(3)

ESTILL SPRINGS, TN

Total Revenue
$46,622
Total Expenses
$113,146
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
KENNETH DAVIS
Phone
6155452150
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit that reported $47K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $113K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 143% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE, EXHORT AND ENTERTAIN BELIEVERS IN CHRIST AND TO DRAW OTHERS WHO DO NOT KNOW CHRIST TO EXAMINE HIS CLAIMS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $27,867 Revenue: $10,100

SUCCESSFUL IN SELLING TICKETS TO PROGRAMS DEVELOPED, PRODUCED AND PERFORMED BY LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES STAFF THAT WERE UNIQUE AND ENTERTAINING, DRIVEN BY BIBLICAL TRUTH IN ORDER TO HELP OTHERS TO COME...

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SUCCESSFUL IN SELLING TICKETS TO PROGRAMS DEVELOPED, PRODUCED AND PERFORMED BY LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES STAFF THAT WERE UNIQUE AND ENTERTAINING, DRIVEN BY BIBLICAL TRUTH IN ORDER TO HELP OTHERS TO COME TO KNOW CHRIST AND/OR BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,676
Program Service Revenue $10,100
Investment Income $14,846
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $46,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $83,922
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $110,970
Other Expenses $29,224
TOTAL EXPENSES $113,146

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $46,622 $68,569 -0.3%
Expenses $113,146 $133,636 -0.2%
Net Income $-66,524 $-65,067 +0.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$82,545
Total Directors
5
$82,545
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNETH DAVIS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$18,000 $64,545 $82,545
DIANE DAVIS SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY DEARMAS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS ELROD DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FOWLER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2021 $46,622 $113,146 No data $-66,524
2020 $68,569 $133,636 $96,208 $-65,067
2019 $172,752 $260,950 $145,807 $-88,198
2018 $207,460 $445,808 $221,672 $-238,348
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