Civic Intelligence

Lighting the Path Enterprises

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 45-4807268

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization Profilewww.lightingthepath.org
390 Lauren LandingBallwin, MO 63021

(314) 650-6397

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

91st percentile

46%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

78th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$124,879

Up $26,362 (+27%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$124,879

Up $26,362 (+27%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$60,795

Up $21,610 (+55%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$32,662

Down $1,167 (-3.4%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$28,133

Up $22,777 (+425%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $67,054Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $67,0542018Assets 2019: $104,146Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $104,1462019Assets 2021: $118,670Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $118,6702021Assets 2023: $93,161Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $98,517Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $98,5172024Assets 2025: $124,879Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $124,8792025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$124,879
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$124,879
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2018: $55,626Expenses 2018: $19,456Net Income 2018: $36,1702018Revenue 2019: $53,366Expenses 2019: $16,774Net Income 2019: $36,5922019Revenue 2021: $38,909Expenses 2021: $33,872Net Income 2021: $5,0372021Revenue 2023: $23,594Expenses 2023: $35,310Net Income 2023: -$11,7162023Revenue 2024: $39,185Expenses 2024: $33,829Net Income 2024: $5,3562024Revenue 2025: $60,795Expenses 2025: $32,662Net Income 2025: $28,1332025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$60,795
Expenses$32,662
Net Income$28,133
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 4, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$60,795
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Lighting the Path works in impoverished countries in Africa teaching vocational skills and meeting food, medical, water, and basic needs of the impoverished populations. We teach and train in business skills and help the impoverished start their own small business to support themselves and their families. We establish vocational training schools and programs where there is a need.

Lighting the Path works in impoverished countries in Africa teaching vocational skills and meeting food, medical, water, and basic needs of the impoverished populations. We teach and train in business skills and help the impoverished start their own small business to support themselves and their families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$21,136$67,552▲ $46,416
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$21,136$67,552▲ $46,416
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$77,381$57,327▼ $20,054
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$77,381$57,327▼ $20,054
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0--
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$98,517$124,879▲ $26,362
Other Assets Total$0--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$98,517$124,879▲ $26,362
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$98,517$124,879▲ $26,362
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dawn MalcolmDirector
Janice McFarlandDirector
Karen Robinson MooreDirector
Barb Ruizsecretary
Becky ShepherdTreasurer
Susan SchlueterVocational Advisor
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$60,795
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$48,188
Change in Net Assets
$28,133

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$48,188statement
Total Noncash Contributions1$48,188-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$32,662
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$0$9,730-$9,730
Travel-$9,459-$9,459
Conferences and Meetings$0$3,600-$3,600
Occupancy$0$2,458-$2,458
Other Expenses$1,841$0$0$1,841
Information Technology$0$1,448-$1,448
Office Expenses$0$360-$360
Total Functional Expenses$5,607$27,055$0$32,662
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form was reviewed and verified by the online preparers. A copy was offered to each board member/officer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Our governing documents are offered upon request to anyone who would like to review them. Our conflict of interest, whistle blower policy and organizational information are all available through a link on our website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lighting the Path Enterprises
EIN
45-4807268
Phone
3146506397
Address
390 Lauren Landing, Ballwin, MO 63021

Signing Officer

Name
Dawn Malcolm
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3146506397
Signed
2026-04-04

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dawn Malcolm
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
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IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0$24 received in dividends. this amount was deducted from the documented decrease in stock value of $1772 and reported on line 5 part XI UNREALIZED GAINS OR LOSSES -$1772 + 24 = - $1748
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The form was reviewed and verified by the online preparers. A copy was offered to each board member/officer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Our governing documents are offered upon request to anyone who would like to review them. Our conflict of interest, whistle blower policy and organizational information are all available through a link on our website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$124,879
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$124,879
Revenue
$60,795
Expenses
$32,662
Net income
$28,133
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.00$1.25$0.61$0.33$0.28
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.00$0.99$0.39$0.34$0.05
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.00$0.24$0.35$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.00$1.19$0.39$0.34$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.04$0.53$0.17$0.37
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$0.56$0.19$0.36