LIGHT THE WAY MINISTRY

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN WILSON

Phone

4173191338

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIGHT THE WAY MINISTRY, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $835K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $975K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

NONE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $672,040 Revenue: $471,466

FESTIVALS AND SMALLER CONCERTS THAT PREACH THE GOSPEL THROUGH MUSIC.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $380,810

Program Service Revenue $471,466

Investment Income $6,461

Other Revenue $-24,159

TOTAL REVENUE $834,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $147,938

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $672,040

Other Expenses $826,749

TOTAL EXPENSES $974,687

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$834,578	$577,899	+0.4%
Expenses	$974,687	$670,908	+0.5%
Net Income	$-140,109	$-93,009	+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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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

N/A

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

Total Directors

$70,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN WILSON	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$70,000	$0	$70,000
AMY ACKERS	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JASON NOBLE	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MISTY SWANSON	SECRETARY/TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON DAKE	MEMBER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LEX KOZLOV	MEMBER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KYLE VENTI	MEMBER	5.00	Officer	$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	$834,578	$974,687	$299,761	$-140,109
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,046,078	$907,800	$547,059	$138,278
2022	$445,922	$573,637	$373,284	$-127,715
2021	$607,412	$524,339	$501,875	$83,073
2020	$59,819	$146,227	$122,101	$-86,408
2019	$343,399	$383,558	$29,796	$-40,159