The Little Light House 
The information on this page was last updated 6/3/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Little Light House is a Christian, nonprofit Developmental Center that provides specialized education and therapy services for children of all disabilities.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The Little Light House
5120 East 36th Street
Tulsa , OK 74135
Website: www.littlelighthouse.org
Phone: (918) 664-6746
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 730939422
CEO/President: Molly Smith
Chairman: Kelly Monaghan
Board size: 10
Founder: Marcia and Phil Mitchell
Ruling year: 1974
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Little Light House has been working toward one mission: helping children with special needs reach their full potential. The need is big, but so is our hope. With skilled staff, strong families, and generous supporters, we're making progress every day. Together, we believe we can give every child the opportunity to grow, learn, and shine.
Mission statement
Our mission is to glorify God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families, and their communities.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 460 of 1338 | 43 of 136 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 571 of 1338 | 49 of 136 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 520 of 1338 | 62 of 136 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 602 of 1340 | 61 of 136 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 94% | 92% | 94% | 80% | 90% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 6% | 8% | 6% | 20% | 10% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 86% | 86% | 90% | 88% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 86% | 96% | 91% | 89% | 88% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 74% | 83% | 82% | 78% | 74% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 14% | 4% | 9% | 11% | 12% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | 18% | 5% | 12% | 17% | 21% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 9% | 9% | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 1.07 | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.30 | 1.24 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.89 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 1.11 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.18 | 1.22 | 1.42 | 1.20 | 1.37 | 1.30 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.84 | 71.20 | 74.24 | 76.30 | 67.43 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.65 | 9.66 | 8.35 | 9.88 | 8.65 | 9.22 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 1% | 1% | 13% | 3% | 19% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 92% | 81% | 81% | 74% | 66% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $3,163,623 | $2,775,981 | $3,201,570 | $1,425,230 | $2,149,239 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $85,406 | $25,443 | $31,193 | $34,372 | $45,973 |
| Short-term investments | $654,095 | $605,304 | $547,038 | $1,018,051 | $181,653 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,903,124 | $3,406,728 | $3,779,801 | $2,477,653 | $2,376,865 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $9,679 | $6,601 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $431,518 | $250,706 | $295,748 | $92,467 | $108,363 |
| Other long-term assets | $125,535 | $294,528 | $129,500 | $27,454 | $17,454 |
| Total long-term assets | $557,053 | $554,913 | $431,849 | $119,921 | $125,817 |
| Total assets | $4,460,177 | $3,961,641 | $4,211,650 | $2,597,574 | $2,502,682 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $54,821 | $45,885 | $49,541 | $36,744 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $54,821 | $45,885 | $49,541 | $36,744 | $0 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $419,700 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $500,000 | $45,280 | $45,298 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $500,000 | $45,280 | $464,998 |
| Total liabilities | $54,821 | $45,885 | $549,541 | $82,024 | $464,998 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,818,143 | $2,283,584 | $2,437,119 | $1,109,225 | $962,071 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,587,213 | $1,632,172 | $1,224,990 | $1,406,325 | $1,075,613 |
| Net assets | $4,405,356 | $3,915,756 | $3,662,109 | $2,515,550 | $2,037,684 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $5,248,258 | $4,637,877 | $4,666,876 | $3,065,759 | $3,169,976 |
| Program service revenue | $137,389 | $146,023 | $130,213 | $94,656 | $126,716 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $129,577 | $123,961 | $46,048 | $10,339 | $18,798 |
| Other revenue | $43,028 | $110,075 | $126,523 | $642,983 | $201,998 |
| Total other revenue | $309,994 | $380,059 | $302,784 | $747,978 | $347,512 |
| Total revenue | $5,558,252 | $5,017,936 | $4,969,660 | $3,813,737 | $3,517,488 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $4,098,608 | $4,172,112 | $4,064,521 | $2,978,821 | $2,596,708 |
| Management and general | $444,110 | $431,202 | $260,439 | $257,085 | $299,519 |
| Fundraising | $235,403 | $228,316 | $204,902 | $152,041 | $195,987 |
| Total expenses | $4,778,121 | $4,831,630 | $4,529,862 | $3,387,947 | $3,092,214 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $780,131 | $186,306 | $439,798 | $425,790 | $425,274 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $780,131 | $186,306 | $439,798 | $425,790 | $425,274 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Molly Smith | Executive Di | $105,000 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 6/3/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Little Light House began in 1972 with two Tulsa moms, Marcia Mitchell and Sheryl Poole, who couldn't find the support their daughters with visual impairments needed. When professionals told them, "If you want this kind of program, you'll have to build it," they did-without money or a building, just faith and determination. What started in a small white house has grown into a place of joy, learning, and belonging for children with special needs. Their story reminds us that real change starts when ordinary people choose to begin.