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Lighter Association Inc

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1987
  • EIN: 52-1498417

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$123k (2023)

Expenses
$121k (2023)

Total Assets
$60.5k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,000
Expenses
$120,886
Net Income
$2,114
Net Assets
$60,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,468
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Beacon Power (Director) $0 $0
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Tokai International Holdings Inc (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Steven A Burkhart (President/Tr) $0 $0
Beth Seals (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Michael G Forys (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 4, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,000
Expenses
$117,080
Net Income
-$39,080
Net Assets
$58,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,353
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,353
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Beacon Power (Director) $0 $0
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Tokai International Holdings Inc (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Steven A Burkhart (President/Tr) $0 $0
Beth Seals (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Michael G Forys (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 23, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,000
Expenses
$106,671
Net Income
-$30,671
Net Assets
$97,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,433
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $97,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Beacon Power (Director) $0 $0
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Steve Burkhart (President) $0 $0
Matthew A Mc Loughlin (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
James Mc Donough (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,050
Expenses
$129,542
Net Income
-$492
Net Assets
$128,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,106
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Beacon Power (Director) $0 $0
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Steve Burkhart (President) $0 $0
James Mcdonough (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew A Mcloughlin (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 26, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$150,800
Expenses
$147,515
Net Income
$3,285
Net Assets
$128,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,598
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,598
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Steve Burkhart (President) $0 $0
James Mcdonough (Vice President) $0 $0
Matthew A Mcloughlin (Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$183,400
Expenses
$170,518
Net Income
$12,882
Net Assets
$125,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $125,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Matthew A Mcloughlin (Pres/Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,200
Expenses
$183,159
Net Income
$25,041
Net Assets
$112,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $208,200
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,431
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $112,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Matthew A Mcloughlin (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bernie Knapp (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 6, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$106,000
Expenses
$152,257
Net Income
-$46,257
Net Assets
$87,390
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,390
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $87,390
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Matthew A Mcloughlin (Pres/Sec/Treas) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,000
Expenses
$146,514
Net Income
$78,486
Net Assets
$133,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $225,000
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $133,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew A Mcloughlin (Pres/Sec/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Charles Jeffrey Duke (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,109
Expenses
$145,517
Net Income
-$20,408
Net Assets
$55,161
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $109
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,161
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,161
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Bic Corporation (Director) $0 $0
Calico Brands Inc (Director) $0 $0
Swedish Match North America (Director) $0 $0
Zippo Manufacturing (Director) $0 $0
Matthew A Mcloughlin (Pres/Sec/Tre) $0 $0
Charles Jeffrey Duke (Vice Preside) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,217
Expenses
$150,658
Net Income
-$50,441
Net Assets
$75,569
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $217
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,569
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $75,569

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$191,000
Expenses
$156,526
Net Income
$34,474
Net Assets
$126,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,010
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $126,010

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$178,469
Expenses
$142,032
Net Income
$36,437
Net Assets
$91,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $469
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $91,536
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $91,536

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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