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Lightshine A Living Hope

  • Northglenn, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2009
  • EIN: 80-0352913

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$482k (2022)

Expenses
$517k (2022)

Total Assets
$471k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$482,308
Expenses
$517,370
Net Income
-$35,062
Net Assets
$470,936
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,311
9.6%
Program Services $435,997
90.4%
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 $142,000
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $470,936
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $470,936
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Nickerson (President) $142,000 $0 $0
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Stidworty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$758,892
Expenses
$865,617
Net Income
-$106,725
Net Assets
$505,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,722
40.2%
Program Services $454,170
59.8%
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 $135,000
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $506,159
Total Liabilities $160
Net Assets $505,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Nickerosn (President) $135,000 $0 $0
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Stidworty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$430,741
Expenses
$880,606
Net Income
-$449,865
Net Assets
$612,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,189
27.4%
Program Services $312,552
72.6%
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 $612,724
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $612,724
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Nickerson (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Stidworthy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$519,755
Expenses
$360,037
Net Income
$159,718
Net Assets
$1,023,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,361
26.6%
Program Services $381,394
73.4%
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 $1,025,465
Total Liabilities $2,243
Net Assets $1,023,222
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Nickerson (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Stidworthy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,574
Expenses
$50,707
Net Income
$274,867
Net Assets
$863,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,398
41.6%
Program Services $190,176
58.4%
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 $863,504
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $863,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Nickerson (President) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Stidworthy (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$187,397
Expenses
$231,525
Net Income
-$44,128
Net Assets
$365,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $187,397
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 $365,083
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $365,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chris Nickerson (President) $0 $0
Bruce Stidworthy (Secretary) $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$157,404
Expenses
$22,991
Net Income
$134,413
Net Assets
$409,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,404
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 $409,211
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $409,211
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chris Nickerson (President) $0 $0
Bruce Stidworthy (Secretary) $0 $0
Randy Nickerson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sean Rafferty (Director) $0 $0
Matt Ellison (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,415
Expenses
$22,545
Net Income
$52,870
Net Assets
$274,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,415
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 $274,798
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $274,798

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,511
Expenses
$19,459
Net Income
$208,052
Net Assets
$221,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,511
100%
Program Services $0
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 $222,137
Total Liabilities $210
Net Assets $221,927

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990

Primary 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.

Document Links

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

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

PDF

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