# Light 2 the World

Children's and youth services nonprofit in Penn Valley, California 95946. EIN 47-3730290. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> L2W is a nonprofit interdenominational Christian missions organization supporting missions discipleship leadership and worship training for Nepali youth and support several childrens homes in Nepal and Southeast Asia.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473730290/202621069349300012/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $475,387 | $296,454 | $508,311 | $508,311 | 3 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473730290/202621069349300012/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $325,943 | $230,811 | $223,992 | $223,992 | 0 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473730290/202421149349300607/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $228,204 | $212,409 | $153,308 | $153,308 | 0 | 8 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473730290/202220949349300412/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $132,641 (45%), management $163,813 (55%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $465,319, program fees $0, investment income $10,068.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +20% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 children's and youth services nonprofits in Penn Valley.
- Revenue $475,387 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California; median $342,492.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Nevada County, California: about 17,066 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 59 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.5 per 1,000 children.
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Light 2 the World's EIN?**

Light 2 the World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3730290. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Light 2 the World a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Light 2 the World in Penn Valley, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Light 2 the World tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Light 2 the World as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Light 2 the World do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "L2W is a nonprofit interdenominational Christian missions organization supporting missions discipleship leadership and worship training for Nepali youth and support several childrens homes in Nepal and Southeast Asia." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

**How much money does Light 2 the World take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Light 2 the World reported total revenue of $475,387 and total expenses of $296,454 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.