THE LIGHT HOUSE INC

EIN: 521671388 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Total Revenue
$6,390,425
Total Expenses
$6,259,147
Total Assets
$14,478,354
Net Assets
$12,057,467
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
BROOKE STEINAU
Phone
4103495056
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LIGHT HOUSE INC, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO REBUILD THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEED IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY THROUGH SERVICE AND COMPASSION BY PROVIDING SHELTER, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AS THEY WORK TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,365,566

EMERGENCY SHELTER - THE LIGHT HOUSE OPERATES A 24,000 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENTIAL LIVING FACILITY WHICH OPENED IN 2010. THE CUSTOM-DESIGNED FACILITY CAN HOUSE 15 WOMEN, 30 MEN AND FOUR FAMILIES WITH UP...

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EMERGENCY SHELTER - THE LIGHT HOUSE OPERATES A 24,000 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENTIAL LIVING FACILITY WHICH OPENED IN 2010. THE CUSTOM-DESIGNED FACILITY CAN HOUSE 15 WOMEN, 30 MEN AND FOUR FAMILIES WITH UP TO 15 CHILDREN. FOOD AND SHELTER ARE PROVIDED ALONG WITH ONSITE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, ADULT BASIC SKILLS/GED CLASSES, COMPUTER CLASSES, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, PARENTING CLASSES, AS WELL AS HOUSING AND JOB SEARCH SUPPORT. THE FACILITY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER, A LIBRARY, COMMUNITY ROOM AND OUTDOOR SPACES INCLUDING A PLAYGROUND.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,517,609 Revenue: $1,023,535

RESTAURANT OPERATIONS - THE LIGHT HOUSE BISTRO (THE "BISTRO") IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE RESTAURANT THAT SUPPORTS THE ONGOING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PROGRAMS AT THE LIGHT HOUSE. IT IS A...

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RESTAURANT OPERATIONS - THE LIGHT HOUSE BISTRO (THE "BISTRO") IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE RESTAURANT THAT SUPPORTS THE ONGOING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING PROGRAMS AT THE LIGHT HOUSE. IT IS A 50-SEAT FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT THAT PROVIDES TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE LIGHT HOUSE PROGRAMS. THE BISTRO, WHICH OPENED IN FEBRUARY OF 2017, IS LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY OF THE FORMER SHELTER AT 202 WEST STREET IN ANNAPOLIS, MD. HOME TO THE BEST ADVANCED CULINARY TRAINING KITCHEN AND A FINE-DINING ATMOSPHERE, THE BISTRO PROVIDES STAFF WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN CULINARY AND/OR CUSTOMER SERVICE INDUSTRY SKILLS FROM PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS AND CHEFS. STAFF ARE ABLE TO GAIN THESE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND CARE. THE BISTRO PROVIDES REAL-WORLD WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE WITH EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS AND HELPS ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS AS THEY START THEIR CAREERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $585,832

FOOD PANTRY AND PREVENTION SERVICES - THE LIGHT HOUSE SAFE HARBOR RESOURCE CENTER (SHRC) SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS, NEWLY HOMELESS, OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE...

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FOOD PANTRY AND PREVENTION SERVICES - THE LIGHT HOUSE SAFE HARBOR RESOURCE CENTER (SHRC) SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS, NEWLY HOMELESS, OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE SHRC ALSO SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT TO ADDITIONAL LIGHT HOUSE SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/EMPLOYMENT AT THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, LIGHT HOUSE BISTRO AND EMERGENCY SHELTER. OUTREACH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO UNSHELTERED HOMELESS INCLUDING LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, SNACKS AND DRINKS AND OTHER LIGHT HOUSE FOOD PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES. IN ADDITION, SHRC SERVES THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSING ON EVICTION PREVENTION, HOMELESS DIVERSION SERVICES, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. CLIENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED OTHER BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD PROGRAMS, MEALS, AND CLOTHING.THE LIGHT HOUSE OFFERS A VARIETY OF FOOD PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO STRUGGLE WITH FOOD INSECURITY, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE LIGHT HOUSE PROVIDES PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE PANTRY ITEMS, FRESHLY PREPARED MEALS AND GRAB-AND-GO MEAL OPTIONS TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED HAVE THE NUTRITIOUS FOOD REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEMSELVES AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE LIGHT HOUSE FOOD PROGRAMS PROVIDED OVER 86,500 MEALS, TOTAL UNBAGGED, PLUS CAFETERIA (HOT LUNCH, RESIDENT MEALS, ETC.) AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 124,000 POUNDS OF PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE PANTRY ITEMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,477,250
Program Service Revenue $1,098,684
Investment Income $804,345
Other Revenue $10,146
TOTAL REVENUE $6,390,425

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $779,381
Salaries & Benefits $3,423,167
Fundraising Expenses $421,464
Program Expenses $5,457,059
Other Expenses $2,050,431
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,259,147

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,390,425 $6,098,927 +0.0%
Expenses $6,259,147 $6,441,847 0.0%
Net Income $131,278 $-342,920 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
135
Volunteers
945

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
9
$253,842
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER CRAWFORD DIR OF DEV./INTERIM EXE. DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$145,444 $12,657 $158,101
ELIZABETH ROCCA DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$135,303 $5,007 $140,310
MARY THOMPSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 30.00
Officer
$85,422 $10,319 $95,741
MARLYS SANDVE MCDEVITT PRES UNTIL JULY 2024, DIR. UNTIL NOV. 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER EVANS VP UNTIL JULY PRESIDENT AS OF AUG. 2024 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HUSSMAN DIRECTOR UNTIL JULY, VP AS OF AUGUST 2024 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN PATTERSON DIRECTOR UNTIL JULY, THEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE KETCHAM SECRETARY UNTIL JULY 2024, DIR. UNTIL NOV. 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN TAYLOR TREASURER UNTIL MAY 2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE STEINAU DIRECTOR AS OF FEB. 2025, TREASURER AS OF MAY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM DAVIES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MCINTYRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYN REINAUER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILFORD MARCHANT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORINE SHERIDAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY KORT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOWNSEND MCNITT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI ALPEROVITZ-BICHELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORETTA LAMAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL WOLF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA FAASS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK VERNER DIRECTOR AS OF FEB. 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN MAHER DIRECTOR AS OF FEB. 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF MAY DIRECTOR AS OF FEB. 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY KARPOVICH DIRECTOR AS OF FEB. 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADETOLA AJAYI DIRECTOR UNTIL NOV. 2024 1.00
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
2025 $6,390,425 $6,259,147 $14,478,354 $131,278
2024 $6,098,927 $6,441,847 $14,379,837 $-342,920
2023 $5,792,374 $5,678,885 $14,535,734 $113,489
2022 $6,589,792 $5,710,487 $14,282,025 $879,305
2021 $6,591,568 $4,899,741 $13,572,945 $1,691,827
2020 $5,416,423 $4,760,753 $12,334,162 $655,670
2019 $5,649,499 $4,655,275 $11,253,378 $994,224
2018 $3,787,266 $4,182,035 $10,568,987 $-394,769
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