LAMB INSTITUTE

EIN: 571086826 501(c)(3) Religion

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Total Revenue
$2,057,370
Total Expenses
$2,289,702
Total Assets
$2,111,359
Net Assets
$2,080,148
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
MARGARET MERRITT
Phone
8434429306
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LAMB INSTITUTE, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ASOCIACION PARA EL SERVICIO MUNDIAL LAMB HONDURAS TO CARE FOR, EDUCATE, PROTECT EMPOWER THOSE SUFFERING PROVERTY, ABUSE EXPLOITATION IN HONDURAS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES OVERSIGHT AND BY EXTENDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN IN GODS WORK

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,838,526

LAMB PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ASOCIACION PARA EL SERVICIO MUNDIAL LAMB HONDURAS FOR THE FOLLOWING -GODS LITTLEST LAMBS CHILDRENS HOME, A RESIDENTIAL CHILDRENS PROGRAM IN SAN BUENAVENTURA, HONDURAS ABOUT 45...

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LAMB PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ASOCIACION PARA EL SERVICIO MUNDIAL LAMB HONDURAS FOR THE FOLLOWING -GODS LITTLEST LAMBS CHILDRENS HOME, A RESIDENTIAL CHILDRENS PROGRAM IN SAN BUENAVENTURA, HONDURAS ABOUT 45 MINUTES FROM THE CAPITAL, WHICH PROVIDES FULL TIME CARE FOR - BABIES AND CHILDREN AGES 3-17 WHO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED OR ABUSED. LAMB HONDURAS, MANAGES A HOLISTIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BETTER PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY THROUGH A GROUP BASE MODEL OF FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT. GODS LITTLEST LAMB DAYCARE SCHOOL, A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE K-GRADE 9 SCHOOL HAS ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 200 CHILDREN IN FLOR DEL CAMPO A VERY POOR INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD IN TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS. WITHOUT THIS SCHOOL MANY OF THESE CHILDREN WOULD BE LEFT UNATTENDED, UNCARED FOR AND UNSCHOOLED.ALONZO MOVEMENT, A YOUTH OUTREACH MINISTRY FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUNG PEOPLE KEEPS THEM OUT OF GANGS THROUGH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY YOUTH GROUPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $277,454

LAMB PROVIDES CHURCH MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN IN GODS WORK PRIMARILY THROUGH SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS. THESE TEAM BASED TRIPS NOT ONLY DRAW PARTICIPANTS CLOSER TO THE LORD, BUT...

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LAMB PROVIDES CHURCH MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN IN GODS WORK PRIMARILY THROUGH SHORT TERM MISSION TRIPS. THESE TEAM BASED TRIPS NOT ONLY DRAW PARTICIPANTS CLOSER TO THE LORD, BUT THEY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION AND/OR BUILDING MAINTENANCE WHILE IN HONDURAS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,533,859
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $133,994
Other Revenue $389,517
TOTAL REVENUE $2,057,370

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,917,112
Salaries & Benefits $259,785
Fundraising Expenses $75,758
Program Expenses $2,115,980
Other Expenses $112,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,289,702

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,057,370 $1,833,894 +0.1%
Expenses $2,289,702 $2,334,024 0.0%
Net Income $-232,332 $-500,130 -0.5%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
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
1
$99,076
Total Directors
9
$99,076
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAGARET MERRITT EXEC. DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer Director
$99,076 $0 $99,076
GOTTSHALK GUY VICE PRESIDENT 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOTTSHALK TAMMY BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAGOOD ELIZABETH BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAGOOD D MAYBANK PRESIDENT 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACMURPHY JOANNA SECRETARY 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MCCORMICK TREASURER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL WIST BOARD MEMBER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAPERS BARR BOARD MEMBER 002.00
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 $2,057,370 $2,289,702 $2,111,359 $-232,332
2024 $1,833,894 $2,334,024 $2,307,240 $-500,130
2023 $2,439,746 $2,248,732 $2,795,396 $191,014
2022 $629,457 $980,616 $2,599,836 $-351,159
2021 $3,044,599 $1,792,316 $2,955,400 $1,252,283
2020 $2,692,565 $1,599,119 $1,695,704 $1,093,446
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