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EIN 57-1078381

Save the Light

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
Save the Light's mission is to preserve the Morris Lighthouse, which is owned by the state of SC. The organization's sole purpose is to save it and has spent in excess for this project. It will take several years primarily due to the necessity of raising sufficient funds, and it is located in Charleston, SC.
Total revenues
$895,929
2022
Total expenses
$95,932
2022
Total assets
$2,174,094
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Save the Light

the sole purpose of Save the Light Inc is to Save the morris island lighthouse, (which is owned by the state of sc). This project is expected to take several years primarily due to the necessity of raising sufficient funds. To date we have spent in excess of $6 million on phase one. the next phase will not be implemented until sufficient funds are raised. Future ependitures are estimated to be in excess of $3 million. During 2022 there were project expenditures made in the amount of $800,000. In 2022 the board of directors requested and received a contribution of $800,000 from the state of sc.

Who funds Save the Light

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$101

Personnel at Save the Light

NameTitleCompensation
Barry McLaurinTreasurer$0
Richard BeckChairman$0

Financials for Save the Light

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$826,941
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,444
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$66,544
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$895,929

Form 990s for Save the Light

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-19990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-02-05990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
February 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementHistoryEconomic development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1070 Sea Eagle Watch
Charleston, SC 29412
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Website URL
savethelight.org/ 
Phone
(843) 442-5684
IRS details
EIN
57-1078381
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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