LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES INC (EIN 832448804) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Phone

8554254448

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $481K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 76% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $263K, a strong 55% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING SERVICES SUCH AS MARITAL, FINANCIAL AND RELIGIOUS COUNSELING.

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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 $480,892

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $480,892

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $190,667

Other Expenses $217,836

TOTAL EXPENSES $217,836

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$480,892	$273,817	+0.8%
Expenses	$217,836	$111,095	+1.0%
Net Income	$263,056	$162,722	+0.6%

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANNAMALAI PALANIAPPAN	Senior Pastor	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASMIN PALANIAPPAN	Member	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET VAN NORSTRAND	Treasurer	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HARRY PARRA	Member	3.00	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	$480,892	$217,836	$683,796	$263,056
2024	$273,817	$111,095	$420,740	$162,722
2021	$220,819	$63,505	$319,948	$157,314
2020	$215,587	$64,115	$162,634	$151,472

LIGHT IN DARKNESS MINISTRIES INC