# Lighthouse for Students

Youth development programs nonprofit in Tomball, Texas 77377. EIN 81-2180232. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Lighthouse for students provides programs for at risk youth to help them make right choices and illuminate the pathway to positive outcomes.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812180232/202431429349201213/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- 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 2023 | $163,262 | $128,063 | $145,410 | $145,410 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812180232/202431429349201213/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $89,753 | $55,067 | $92,488 | $92,488 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/812180232/202210899349201036/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $163,262, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +35% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2023). 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: 3 of 22 youth development nonprofits in Tomball.
- Revenue $163,262 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 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
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Tomball: 26 licensed child care centers, 14 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/tomball
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Lighthouse for Students's EIN?**

Lighthouse for Students's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2180232. 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 Lighthouse for Students a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lighthouse for Students in Tomball, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. 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 Lighthouse for Students tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lighthouse for Students 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 Lighthouse for Students do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Lighthouse for students provides programs for at risk youth to help them make right choices and illuminate the pathway to positive outcomes." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Lighthouse for Students take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Lighthouse for Students reported total revenue of $163,262 and total expenses of $128,063 on its Form 990-EZ (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.