EIN 23-7031965

Christian Light Publications

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
135
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2025-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Christian Light Publications produces Christian literature, Christian school and homeschool curriculum, Christian storybooks and Bible study books, and free gospel tracts for evangelistic outreach. Founded in 1969, the organization has produced millions of Christian books, pamphlets, and tracts for people in the United States, Canada, and around the world. Additionally, it operates as a Christian literature ministry.
Total revenues
$9,683,024
2025
Total expenses
$8,956,672
2025
Total assets
$15,523,869
2025
Num. employees
135
2025

Program areas at Christian Light Publications

Publication of Christian literature, Christian school and homeschool curriculum, Christian storybooks and bible study books, and free gospel tracts for evangelistic outreach.

Grants made by Christian Light Publications

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Grace PressMinistry Support$20,000

Who funds Christian Light Publications

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Anabaptist FoundationOperations$46,621

Financials for Christian Light Publications

RevenuesFYE 05/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$276,780
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$50,070
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$82,915
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,053,782
Miscellaneous revenues$219,477
Total revenues$9,683,024

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Data update history
April 2, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
February 23, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
January 9, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $46,621 from Anabaptist Financial
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Norman and Elizabeth Hahn Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Media and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationReligiousChristianNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1212
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Metro area
Harrisonburg, VA
County
Harrisonburg city, VA
Website URL
christianlight.org/ 
Phone
(800) 776-0478
IRS details
EIN
23-7031965
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt - Religious
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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