Little Lights Urban Ministries
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2125232
Organization Overview
Little Lights Urban Ministries is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Little Lights Urban Ministries employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Lights Urban Ministries 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 12/2021, Little Lights Urban Ministries generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LITTLE LIGHTS URBAN MINISTRIES EMPOWERS UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON, DC, WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. WE SEEK TO DEVELOP THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL SPIRITUALLY, SOCIALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY THROUGH ACADEMICS, LIFE SKILLS, THE ARTS AND DISCIPLESHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITTLE LIGHTS PROVIDED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMP, FAMILY SERVICES, TUTORING, MENTORING, AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES LIVING IN PUBLIC HOUSING IN WASHINGTON, DC. THERE WERE 18,400 DIAPERS DISTRIBUTED, AND 15,151 MEALS SERVED TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 171 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS.
THE CLEAN GREEN TEAM LANDSCAPING PROGRAM PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. THEY COMPLETED 1,005 LANDSCAPING JOBS AND RECEIVED ON-THE-JOB TRAININGS AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven Park President And Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $112,196 |
Derek Sykes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
La Toya Archibald Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ted Kim Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Cherie Bellamy Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Anthony Minter Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,715,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $61,348 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,725,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $186,707 |
| Investment income | $1,910 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,806 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,941,038 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,620 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,195 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,049 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $922,469 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,503 |
| Payroll taxes | $114,104 |
| Fees for services: Management | $15,441 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,600 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,663 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,295 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,546 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,473 |
| Office expenses | $154,668 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $71,225 |
| Travel | $6,143 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,035 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $84,702 |
| Insurance | $41,997 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,764,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,126 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,121,796 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $95,285 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,483 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $45,774 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,040,903 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,707,367 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,211 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $29,590 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $355,518 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $428,319 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,133,336 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $145,712 |
| 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 | $2,707,367 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Little Lights Urban Ministries has recieved totaling $258,767.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $38,410 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,956 |
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation Oakton, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $24,020 |
United Way Of The National Capital Area Vienna, VA PURPOSE: DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS | $16,248 |
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Leaders Of Tomorrow Youth Center Inc Owings Mills, MD | $477,801 | $1,453,303 |
Little Lights Urban Ministries Washington, DC | $2,707,367 | $1,941,038 |
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