Civic Intelligence

Light for the Nations Inc

EIN 58-2609776 • 501(c)3 • Rincon, GA

Profile

To provide ministry to and help the needy in other countries.

154 Palmetto DrRincon, GA 31326-5113

www.lftn.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

68th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$24,000

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 53.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

45th percentile

2.2%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

5.5%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,618,428

Up $34,182 (+2.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$1,650

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,616,778

Up $34,182 (+2.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$222,121

Up $11,531 (+5.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$187,939

Down $10,782 (-5.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$34,182

Up $22,313 (+188%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $86,729Liabilities 2011: $1,5302011Assets 2015: $109,117Liabilities 2015: $1,650Net Assets 2015: $107,4672015Assets 2016: $100,771Liabilities 2016: $1,650Net Assets 2016: $99,1212016Assets 2017: $76,055Liabilities 2017: $1,650Net Assets 2017: $74,4052017Assets 2018: $590,255Liabilities 2018: $1,650Net Assets 2018: $588,6052018Assets 2019: $623,101Liabilities 2019: $1,650Net Assets 2019: $621,4512019Assets 2020: $678,273Liabilities 2020: $13,850Net Assets 2020: $664,4232020Assets 2021: $625,107Liabilities 2021: $1,650Net Assets 2021: $623,4572021Assets 2022: $1,572,377Liabilities 2022: $1,650Net Assets 2022: $1,570,7272022Assets 2023: $1,584,246Liabilities 2023: $1,650Net Assets 2023: $1,582,5962023Assets 2024: $1,618,428Liabilities 2024: $1,650Net Assets 2024: $1,616,7782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,618,428
Liabilities$1,650
Net Assets$1,616,778
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $29,022Expenses 2011: $49,275Net Income 2011: -$20,2532011Revenue 2015: $102,535Expenses 2015: $91,463Net Income 2015: $11,0722015Revenue 2016: $61,425Expenses 2016: $69,771Net Income 2016: -$8,3462016Revenue 2017: $45,261Expenses 2017: $69,977Net Income 2017: -$24,7162017Revenue 2018: $594,811Expenses 2018: $80,611Net Income 2018: $514,2002018Revenue 2019: $201,331Expenses 2019: $168,485Net Income 2019: $32,8462019Revenue 2020: $282,612Expenses 2020: $239,640Net Income 2020: $42,9722020Revenue 2021: $258,845Expenses 2021: $299,811Net Income 2021: -$40,9662021Revenue 2022: $1,169,071Expenses 2022: $221,801Net Income 2022: $947,2702022Revenue 2023: $210,590Expenses 2023: $198,721Net Income 2023: $11,8692023Revenue 2024: $222,121Expenses 2024: $187,939Net Income 2024: $34,1822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$222,121
Expenses$187,939
Net Income$34,182
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,618,428
Liabilities
$1,650
Net assets
$1,616,778
Revenue
$222,121
Expenses
$187,939
Net income
$34,182
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.00$1.62$0.22$0.19$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.00$1.58$0.21$0.20$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$1.17$0.22$0.95
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.00$0.62$0.26$0.30$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.01$0.66$0.28$0.24$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.20$0.17$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$0.59$0.08$0.51
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.07$0.05$0.07$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.06$0.07$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.10$0.09$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.03$0.05$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$222,121
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide ministry to and help the needy in other countries.

Light for the nations ministries, inc. Is an evangelism and missions organization that is dedicated to the fulfillment of the great commission of our lord and savior jesus christ. We are committed to proclaiming the good news of god's love in jesus christ through word and action ministries in all places and with all people. Our purpose is to reach the un-reached with the messsage of salvation and hope in jesus christ, and to assist local and indigenous churches in their efforts to recruit, train, equip and mobilize dedicated christians who will share the love of christ by proclaiming and living the message of salvation in jesus christ.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,184,027$1,218,209▲ $34,182
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$400,219$400,219→ $0
Total Assets$1,584,246$1,618,428▲ $34,182
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,650$1,650→ $0
Total Liabilities$1,650$1,650→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,582,596$1,616,778▲ $34,182
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,582,596$1,616,778▲ $34,182
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,584,246$1,618,428▲ $34,182
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Steven Michael RickerCEOFT$14,000$22,000$36,000
Cindy RickerSecretary/asFT$24,000-$24,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam RickerBoard Member
Forrest WildesBoard Member
Gary HansonBoard Member
Kris KnoxBoard Member
Deborah HansonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$222,121
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$222,121
Change in Net Assets
$34,182
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$127,939
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$60,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$60,000--$60,000
Office Expenses$5,302--$5,302
Fees for Services Accounting$3,015--$3,015
All Other Expenses$2,695--$2,695
Other Expenses$2,449--$2,449
Travel$905--$905
Total Functional Expenses$187,939$0$0$187,939
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Taxes Payable$1,650
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Steven michael ricker cindy ricker, adam ricker ceo sec, bd memb family relationship deborah hanson gary hanson co-treasurer board member family relationship”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by all board members at the monthly board meeting prior to filing the return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“We do not make these documents available to the public during the year.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Light for the Nations
EIN
58-2609776
Phone
9126594476
Address
154 PALMETTO DR, RINCON, GA 31326-5113

Signing Officer

Name
Steven Michael Ricker
Title
CEO
Phone
9126594476
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven Michael Ricker
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Byrt Cpas LLC
Address
102 LEE AVE, WAYCROSS, GA 31501
Preparer
Karen T Wheeler CPA
Phone
9122838889
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