Light Of Life International Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Light Of Life International Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Light Of Life International Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Light Of Life International Inc generated $859.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $967.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL EXISTS TO WIN SOULS AND REACH THE POOR THROUGH INTERNATIONAL CRUSADES AND COMPASSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL EXISTS TO WIN SOULS AND REACH THE POOR THROUGH INTERNATIONAL CRUSADES AND COMPASSION. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO IGNITING FIRE AND DESTINY IN THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT TARGET PASTORS, INTERCESSORS, AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS PRESENTED THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, URGED CHRISTIANS TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR FAITH AND HIGHLIGHTED THE PAST CRUSADES AND COMPASSION WORK IN LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA. IN 2023, LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL WORKED IN AFRICA FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, INCLUDING TWO EVANGELISTIC CRUSADES IN MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA. IN QUELIMANE, MOZAMBIQUE LIGHT OF LIFE PROVIDED HURRICANE RELIEF IN THE FORMS OF FOOD AFTER THE COMMUNITY WAS HIT BY TYPHOON FREDDY. THEN IN AUGUST 2023 LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL HELD A PASTOR CONFERENCE AND A THREE NIGHT EVANGELISTIC CRUSADE THERE. IN ILLOVO, SOUTH AFRICA LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTED ITS FIRST EVER TENT CRUSADE. WORKING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A ZULU COMMUNITY, THE TENT SEATED UP TO FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE. LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL HELD BOTH A PASTOR CONFERENCE AND A THREE NIGHT EVANGELISTIC CRUSADE THERE. IN 2023, LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL CONTINUED ITS WORK IN LATIN AMERICA, INCLUDING THREE EVANGELISTIC CRUSADES IN PERU, HONDURAS, AND ARGENTINA. IN IQUITOS, PERU LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL SERVED IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE. MINISTRIES INCLUDED A PASTOR CONFERENCE IN THE CITY, PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING AND STUFFED ANIMALS TO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE AMAZON RIVER, AND A TWO NIGHT CITY CRUSADE. IN SANTA ROSA, HONDURAS LIGHT OF LIFE RETURNED TO THE COUNTRY IT HAS HELD THE MOST EVANGELISTIC CRUSADES IN. ITS 29TH CRUSADE WEEK INCLUDED THE DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERIES TO THE POOREST AREAS IN AND AROUND THE CITY AS WELL AS A TWO NIGHT CRUSADE. IN USHUAIA, ARGENTINA LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL VENTURED TO THE SOUTHERNMOST CITY IN THE WORLD. MINISTRIES INCLUDED PASTOR CONFERENCES, EVANGELISM TRAINING, AND A TWO NIGHT INDOOR CRUSADE. 2023 WAS A HISTORIC YEAR FOR LIGHT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL AS IT CONDUCTED 5 CRUSADES IN 1 YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen Evans President/di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $85,144 |
Steve New Vicepres/dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $49,160 |
Machelle Dennis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisa Evans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert DE La Garza Secretary/di | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lavinia Williams Treasurer/di | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $210,942 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $666,584 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $877,526 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $686 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,600 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,143 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $859,675 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,167 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,007 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $197,760 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,776 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,126 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $83,200 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $43,486 |
Information technology | $4,326 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $405,170 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $191,502 |
Interest | $2,684 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $690 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $967,126 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,433 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,125 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,186 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,176 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,840 |
Total assets | $107,760 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,021 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $545 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,566 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $104,194 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $107,760 |