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A LIGHTHOUSE FOR WOMEN: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization
A LIGHTHOUSE FOR WOMEN (EIN 30-0022950)
Tax period
2025-02-01 to 2026-01-31
Filed
2026-03-12
IRS object ID
202620719349301462
Schema version
2025v4.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Filer Filer

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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

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Part VI, Line 11bIf the members request a copy of form 990 - a copy will be emailed to them.
Part VI, Line 18Upon Request if someone is interested in a copy of the 990 Tax Form - a copy will be emailed or mailed.
Part VI, Line 19During the Annual Board Meeting - The CFO Board member goes over the Financial Reports, and the secretary takes notes on the current status and any new orders. All members have access to the minutes and financial reports