Lantern Ministry Inc

Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 52-2029192

Lantern Ministry Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $137K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K.

Key facts about Lantern Ministry Inc

In short: Lantern Ministry Inc gave $34K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
52-2029192
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$33,697
Grants made (2021)
6
Average grant
$5,616
Median grant
$425
Total assets
$136,768
Primary geography
Maryland (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$137K

-12.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$34K

+6.5% YoY

Grant Count

6

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+6.5% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreBartlesvilleCharlotteEllicott CityPort DepositDundalk

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K6 grants2020 6 grants2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $34K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2021

World Challenge: $30KWorld Challenge$30KCharles Calvin: $2KCharles Calvin$2KMark Johnson: $450Mark Johnson$450Voice of Martyrs: $400Voice of Martyrs$400It's Supernatural: $400It's Supernatural$400Robert Meyer: $250Robert Meyer$250

The largest 2021 recipient was World Challenge ($30K). Together the top 6 received $34K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Challenge Baltimore, MDEvangelistic Ministry Support$30,197
Charles Calvin Dundalk, MDEvangelistic Ministry Support$2,000
Mark Johnson Port Deposit, MDEvangelistic Ministry SupportEvangelistic Ministry Support$450
Voice of Martyrs Bartlesville, OKEvangelistic Ministry Support$400
It's Supernatural Charlotte, NCEvangelistic Ministry Support$400
Robert Meyer Ellicott City, MDEvangelistic Ministry Support$250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2020 2021
Metric20212020
Total Assets$136,768$156,771
Revenue$70,020$52,613
Expenses$70,020$68,231

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lantern Ministry Inc is led by Steven Zumbrun, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Steven Zumbrun

    President

    On filings since 2020

    16 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Lantern Ministry Inc

How much does Lantern Ministry Inc give each year?

Lantern Ministry Inc gave $34K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2020 it gave $32K across 6 grants.

What is Lantern Ministry Inc's typical grant size?

Lantern Ministry Inc's median grant in 2021 was $425, and its average grant was $5,616, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Lantern Ministry Inc give grants?

Lantern Ministry Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there.

Does Lantern Ministry Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lantern Ministry Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Evangelistic Ministry Support" (5 grants).

Who are Lantern Ministry Inc's largest grantees?

Lantern Ministry Inc's largest 2021 grantees include World Challenge ($30,197), Charles Calvin ($2,000) and Mark Johnson ($450), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.

How large is Lantern Ministry Inc?

Lantern Ministry Inc reported $137K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $70K.

What is Lantern Ministry Inc?

Lantern Ministry Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $137K in total assets as of 2021.

What is Lantern Ministry Inc's EIN?

Lantern Ministry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2029192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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