THE LIGHTHOUSE MENTORING CENTER (EIN 680447979) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES LIGHTNER

Phone

9257784749

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE LIGHTHOUSE MENTORING CENTER, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

RESIDENTIAL CARE AND TREATMENT OF EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,768,468

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,768,468

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,798,482

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,986,244

Other Expenses $712,445

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,510,927

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,768,468	$2,516,470	+0.5%
Expenses	$3,510,927	$2,927,056	+0.2%
Net Income	$257,541	$-410,586	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$125,000

Total Directors

$67,717

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAMES LIGHTNER	CEO/CFO	040.00	Officer	$125,000	$0	$125,000
JASON BRADEN	BOARD MEMBER	040.00	Director	$67,717	$0	$67,717
LINDA EASON	BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH KENDRIX	BOARD MEMBER	001.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,768,468	$3,510,927	$706,242	$257,541
2022	$2,516,470	$2,927,056	$277,271	$-410,586
2021	$2,087,296	$2,095,069	$360,767	$-7,773
2020	$1,959,684	$2,020,699	$365,014	$-61,015
2019	$2,127,053	$2,258,087	$241,241	$-131,034
2018	$2,237,729	$2,181,211	$278,045	$56,518

THE LIGHTHOUSE MENTORING CENTER