Lighthouse Ministries Inc
Lighthouse Ministries, inc. Is set apart by the spirit of god to communicate the gospel of jesus christ to meet the physical, emotional, and other needs of the poor and at-risk population.
Lighthouse Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Lighthouse Ministries Inc gave $104K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,908
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,908
- +118.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $103,908
- Total assets
- $9,030,690
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lighthouse Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Assembly of God ($104K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Lighthouse Ministries Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2023) to $292K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Assembly of God Auburndale, FL | To Be Used in Their Food Outreach Ministry | $103,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,030,690 | $4,522,119 | $4,823,107 | $103,908 | 1 | $31,548 |
| 2024 | $9,121,257 | $3,821,634 | $4,483,957 | $190,533 | 4 | $60,859 |
| 2023 | $9,370,605 | $5,222,688 | $4,518,292 | $101,100 | 1 | $38,746 |
| 2022 | $8,660,980 | $5,327,970 | $4,564,247 | $292,067 | 2 | $17,671 |
| 2021 | $7,559,592 | $6,055,240 | $5,213,510 | — | — | $23,601 |
| 2020 | $7,084,274 | $5,263,470 | $4,776,516 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $6,821,631 | $4,050,154 | $4,371,077 | — | — | $-36,803 |
About Lighthouse Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lighthouse Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lakeland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $104K. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lighthouse Ministries Inc is led by Steve Turbeville, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Turbeville
Chief Executive Officer
President Ce → CEO, 2022
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$90K (2019) → $149K (2025)
Ashley Troutman
Chairman
Chariman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ballard CPA
Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024) → $108K (2025)
David Adams
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Saunders
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Stephens
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Jensen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bracey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lee
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorcas Crumbley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris McLaughlin
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Cook
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trafenia Flynn Salzman
Treasurer -
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer -, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tori Lehman
Treasurer - Present
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dave Wickenkamp (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dianne Bishop (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Wade Thompson (2019–2021) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $149K, to Steve Turbeville (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Ministries Inc
How much does Lighthouse Ministries Inc give each year?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc gave $104K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $191K across 4 grants.
How large is Lighthouse Ministries Inc?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Lighthouse Ministries Inc?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lakeland, FL. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lighthouse Ministries Inc operate?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina.
What is Lighthouse Ministries Inc's EIN?
Lighthouse Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1722768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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