Little Lights Urban Ministries Inc

EIN: 522125232 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$3,196,106
Total Expenses
$2,325,797
Total Assets
$6,185,626
Net Assets
$3,567,979
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Steven Park
Phone
2025484021
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Little Lights Urban Ministries Inc, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $870K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

Little Lights Urban Ministries empowers underserved youth and families in Washington, DC with the love of Christ. We seek to develop their God-given potential spiritually, socially and intellectually through academics, life skills, the arts and discipleship.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,570,424 Revenue: $58,784

Little Lights provided afterschool programs, summer camp, family services, tutoring, mentoring, and holistic support to youth and families living in public housing in Washington, DC. There were...

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Little Lights provided afterschool programs, summer camp, family services, tutoring, mentoring, and holistic support to youth and families living in public housing in Washington, DC. There were 10,968 meals served to community members. 180 students participated in programs. 250 adults visited the Family Center.

Program 2
Expenses: $222,797 Revenue: $87,138

The Clean Green Team landscaping program provided employment for adults living in the communities served.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,013,092
Program Service Revenue $135,517
Investment Income $54,788
Other Revenue $-7,291
TOTAL REVENUE $3,196,106

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $24,188
Salaries & Benefits $1,492,704
Fundraising Expenses $213,219
Program Expenses $1,793,221
Other Expenses $765,213
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,325,797

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,196,106 $2,402,768 +0.3%
Expenses $2,325,797 $2,101,596 +0.1%
Net Income $870,309 $301,172 +1.9%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
83
Volunteers
418

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
6
$146,040
Total Directors
18
$146,040
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steven Park Board President/Executive 40.00
Officer Director
$136,376 $9,664 $146,040
Derek Sykes Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Ho Board Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Muteba Mukendi Board Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
La Toya Archibald Board Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Luecke Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phillip Lee Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Oh Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kay Kim Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Donnell Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Knight Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Sareeram Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tosin Oguntunde Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TL Rogers Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Candace Essel Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cherie Bellamy Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tina Yoon Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Kim Board Chair (Until April 2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Park Deputy Director 40.00
Highest
$104,752 $11,497 $116,249
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
2024 $3,196,106 $2,325,797 $6,185,626 $870,309
2023 $2,402,768 $2,101,596 $4,716,966 $301,172
2022 $2,089,290 $1,948,717 $2,787,329 $140,573
2021 $1,941,038 $1,764,982 $2,707,367 $176,056
2020 $2,424,162 $1,570,619 $2,772,626 $853,543
2019 $1,530,112 $1,559,657 $1,953,001 $-29,545
2019 $1,530,112 $1,559,657 $1,953,001 $-29,545
2018 $1,745,719 $1,741,714 $1,647,943 $4,005
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