The Little Light House, Inc.
The Little Light House, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Little Light House is to glorify God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families and their communities.
About
LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE, INC. SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY INCREASING THE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PROVIDING CHRISTIAN BASED SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH SIX YEARS OF AGE. CHILDREN'S SERVICES INCLUDE: YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL FOR 108 SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN AN ON-SITE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE EVALUATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, LOW VISION THERAPY AND NURSING. INCLUSION OF 10 TYPICAL CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOMS. MONTHLY PARENT MEETINGS HELD FOR IN-SERVCIE TRAINING PURPOSES WITH ANNUAL RESOURCE FAIR HOSTED FOR OUTSIDE VENDORS. WITH OVER 232 ON THE WAITING LIST FOR SERVICES, TWICE-MONTHLY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO PARENTS; THESE PROGRAMS EDUCATE PARENTS ON HOW THEY CAN ENCOURAGE THEIR CHILD OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION BY TRAINING PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE TO THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE. ENCOURAGED GROWTH IN THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN BEING SERVED AT TWO AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS FROM OTHER STATES WITH SITE VISITS; THESE AFFILIATES SHARE THE NAME OF THE LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE, BUT ARE ORGANIZED AND GOVERNED SEPARATELY. PROVIDED TRAINING LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH OUR ONLINE TRAINING CENTER AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM. HOSTED INTERNS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME IN THEIR RELATED FIELDS. HOSTED MONTHLY GATHERINGS FOR THE MOMS OF LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE STUDENTS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS. HOSTED ON-SITE VOLUNTEERS. PARTICIPATED IN MULTIPLE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AS REQUIRED TO RETAIN LICENSURE IN PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATED AREAS (PT, OT, SP). CONTINUED TO EXPAND AND DEVELOP THE FUNCTIONS OF THE TRANS DISCIPLINARY TEAM IN STUDENT STAFFINGS, STUDENT ACTION PLANS FOR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMART GOALS. WORKED WITH UNIVERSITY OF TULSA SENIOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY TO USE WITH OUR CHILDREN, AND WITH COMPUTER SCIENCE SENIOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP INTERACTIVE APPS FOR USE WITH IPADS TO COMPLIMENT BIBLE BASED CURRICULUM (BBC). EXPANDED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED AT LITTLE LIGHT HOUSE WITH EXPANDED INTERNAL TRAINGING OF TEACHERS AND THERAPISTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Provide tuition-free education and therapy services to special needs children. provide those awaiting admission with parental-guided programs, conduct community education via publications, speaking engagements and luncheons.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Provide tuition-free education and therapy services to special needs children. provide those awaiting admission with parental-guided programs, conduct community education via publications, speaking engagements and luncheons.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as OK.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 5120 EAST 36TH STREET, TULSA, OK, 74135.
- The non-profit has reported 73 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $532,352.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,898,188 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $180,046 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.