Guidelight Inc
Guidelight exists for the pursuit of Christ-centered transformation in the lives of those impacted by disability through proclaiming biblical truth and providing needed resources.
Guidelight Inc at a glance
In short: Guidelight Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $20,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $268,141
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $815,358
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $784,201
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Guidelight Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $145K (2022). In 2024 it reported $20K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Body Athletics Portland, OR | Disability Fitness Programs | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268,141 | $815,358 | $784,201 | $20,000 | Total only |
| 2023 | $240,804 | $738,647 | $746,075 | $110,000 | Total only |
| 2022 | $257,409 | $821,112 | $830,086 | $144,987 | Total only |
| 2021 | $250,093 | $417,789 | $348,590 | — | — |
| 2020 | $188,323 | $432,867 | $431,983 | $12,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Guidelight Inc
Based on IRS filings
Guidelight Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Beaverton, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $20K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guidelight Inc is led by James Dirksen, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Dirksen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Reimer
Founder
Executive Director → Founder, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Jason Hartung
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Golike
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mandi Logan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lawrence Gadbaugh (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Lisa LaGeorge (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Justin Reimer (Founder).
Frequently asked questions about Guidelight Inc
How much does Guidelight Inc give each year?
Guidelight Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $110K in grants paid.
How large is Guidelight Inc?
Guidelight Inc reported $268K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $815K.
What is Guidelight Inc?
Guidelight Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Beaverton, OR. It holds $268K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Guidelight Inc operate?
Guidelight Inc has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Guidelight Inc's EIN?
Guidelight Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5458291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Guidelight Inc funds
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