Dallas Community Lighthouse
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Dallas Community Lighthouse is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2003, with $881,887 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
8515 Greenville Ave Ste N214, Dallas, TX, 75243 EIN 02-0653015 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$882K
▲ 24.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$825K
Net assets
-$19K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dallas Community Lighthouse— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dallas Community Lighthouse: 0 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Dallas Community Lighthouse— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dallas Community Lighthouse: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8515 Greenville Ave Ste N214, Dallas, TX, 75243
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $919K (FY2013) to $882K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $95KNet assets -$19K
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$76K
Total liabilities
$95K
Net assets
-$19K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $881,887▲24.6% | $824,958▲10.3% | -$19,214▲74.8% | $75,605▲20.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $707,587▲27.2% | $747,649▲26.8% | -$76,143▼220% | $62,588▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $556,460▼31.2% | $589,468▼22.3% | -$23,761▼357% | $70,669▼26.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $808,414▼24.1% | $758,796▼28.9% | $9,247▲114% | $96,089▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,064,499▲16.5% | $1,067,238▲15.1% | -$66,288▼4.3% | $60,326▲204% | 990 |
| 2018 | $913,459▲7.5% | $927,315▲1.3% | -$63,548▼27.9% | $19,835▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $849,504▼10.9% | $915,554▼4.3% | -$49,692▼404% | $26,423▼53.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $953,333▲14.7% | $956,592▲18.1% | $16,358▼16.6% | $56,190▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $831,395▼8.9% | $809,692▼16.9% | $19,617▲1040% | $68,451▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $912,365▼0.8% | $973,975▲13.6% | -$2,086▼104% | $49,937▼43.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $919,454 | $857,512▼0.5% | $59,524▲1670% | $88,752▲86.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $862,163▲41.6% | $3,362▼88.2% | $47,568▼23.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $609,036 | $28,381 | $62,327 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $442K total
15 grants to Dallas Community Lighthouse totaling $442K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $10,722 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $9,007 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $35,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $15,631 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2020 | $79,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2020 | $7,575 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2020 | $7,575 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2019 | $75,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2019 | $25,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2018 | $57,100 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. no benefits to be received from this grant. | 2018 | $10,541 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2017 | $70,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2017 | $7,984 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2016 | $30,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | 2016 hunt cares employee campaign - employee donations and matching | 2016 | $2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dallas Community Lighthouse a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dallas Community Lighthouse is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-0653015, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dallas Community Lighthouse's EIN?
- Dallas Community Lighthouse's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-0653015.
- How much revenue does Dallas Community Lighthouse report?
- Dallas Community Lighthouse reported $881,887 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dallas Community Lighthouse have?
- CharityIndex grades Dallas Community Lighthouse D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dallas Community Lighthouse (EIN 02-0653015) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.