LIGHTHOUSE BEGINNINGS

EIN: 853552096 501(c)(3) Human Services

BAXTER, MN

Total Revenue
$984,755
Total Expenses
$1,343,310
Total Assets
$235,542
Net Assets
$-450,622
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
SCOTT ADKISSON
Phone
6126708873
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIGHTHOUSE BEGINNINGS, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $985K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 464% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THOSE EXPLORING RECOVERY BY HONORING ALL PATHWAYS AND MEETING INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEY ARE AT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $528,655 Revenue: $315,082

PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT - OUR PEERS ARE FULLY PRESENT WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL IN A WAY THAT VALIDATES AND REINFORCES INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITIES AND STRENGTHS. WE PROMOTE SELF- ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS...

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PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT - OUR PEERS ARE FULLY PRESENT WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL IN A WAY THAT VALIDATES AND REINFORCES INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITIES AND STRENGTHS. WE PROMOTE SELF- ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN TAKING THE LEAD IN BECOMING EXPERTS AT THEIR OWN RECOVERY. WE VALUE THE MUTUALITY OF OUR PEER-TO-PEER INTERACTIONS AND PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE DIVERSITY OF OUR CPRS, PSS, AND CPRS-FE STAFF.

Program 2
Expenses: $314,293 Revenue: $236,896

PATHWAY RECOVERY / TRANSITIONAL HOMES: HAVE SUPPORTED ABOUT 27 FEMALES AND 22 MALES WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. IN OUR RECOVERY HOMES WE SUPPORT DIVERSITY. WE SEE EACH OTHER'S DIFFERENCES AS UNIQUE...

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PATHWAY RECOVERY / TRANSITIONAL HOMES: HAVE SUPPORTED ABOUT 27 FEMALES AND 22 MALES WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. IN OUR RECOVERY HOMES WE SUPPORT DIVERSITY. WE SEE EACH OTHER'S DIFFERENCES AS UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL WAYS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORLD. THESE HOMES HELP TO DEVELOP A STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY GEARED TOWARDS RECOVERY. IN 2024 WE HAD TWO WOMEN'S HOME AND THREE MEN'S HOMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $273,089 Revenue: $96,109

OPEN ARMS DROP-IN DAY CENTER FOR UNSHELTERED: PROVIDING A STIGMA FREE AND A SUPPORTIVE, SOBER, SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PUTTING THEIR LIFE BACK TOGETHER AND PROVIDE THE...

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OPEN ARMS DROP-IN DAY CENTER FOR UNSHELTERED: PROVIDING A STIGMA FREE AND A SUPPORTIVE, SOBER, SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PUTTING THEIR LIFE BACK TOGETHER AND PROVIDE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO DO THAT. WE BELIEVE IN PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, SELF-DETERMINATION AND PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE PRO-SOCIAL SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY! WE ASSIST PEOPLE WITH ROADBLOCKS TO RECOVERY; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE AND INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS FOR SUCCESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $335,282
Program Service Revenue $651,370
Investment Income $9
Other Revenue $-1,906
TOTAL REVENUE $984,755

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $693,629
Fundraising Expenses $35,485
Program Expenses $1,119,374
Other Expenses $649,681
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,343,310

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $984,755 $174,467 +4.6%
Expenses $1,343,310 $256,238 +4.2%
Net Income $-358,555 $-81,771 +3.4%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
47
Volunteers
50

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
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT ADKISSON INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE MARKEY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHASE PAULSON VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL NESS TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE GORDON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer 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 $984,755 $1,343,310 $235,542 $-358,555
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