The Lighthouse Shelter

What The Lighthouse Shelter does

The Lighthouse Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit emergency shelter founded in January 2007 and located in Marion, Illinois. It is a faith-based organization that promotes the general welfare of homeless individuals in Southern Illinois, serving Williamson County and neighboring counties. The facility operates three wings with capacity for up to 60 men, women, and families, applying a 30-day stay policy that can be extended for residents making progress toward permanent housing. The organization has served over 6,000 individuals across 11 years of operation, with 25% of those served being children and 15% being veterans.

The shelter's core offerings are emergency shelter services and individualized case management that develops plans addressing housing, employment, medical needs, counseling, and social services, including assistance filing for food stamps and Medicaid. A coordinated services program fosters partnerships with community and social services organizations to meet basic needs of food, shelter, and healthcare. The organization relies on volunteers for clerical work, mentoring, housekeeping, tutoring children, meal preparation, and other support functions. The building is owned by the City of Marion and leased to The Lighthouse Shelter, Inc. for operations.

The Lighthouse Shelter does not disclose revenue and operates a donation-based model. Funding sources include tax-deductible contributions from individuals, organizations, and churches, accepted by mail, online through PayPal, and through participating local churches. The organization holds 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status and Illinois state sales tax exemption, complies with life and safety codes, and communicates with supporters through a quarterly newsletter called "The Beacon."

Name

The Lighthouse Shelter

Legal name

The Lighthouse Shelter, Inc.

Website

https://thelighthouseshelter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Lighthouse Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit emergency shelter in Marion, Illinois that serves homeless individuals, families, and veterans in Williamson County and neighboring counties with up to 60-person capacity, case management, and coordinated social services, funded entirely through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homeless case management
• Temporary housing assistance
• Faith based nonprofit
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation and relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and churches. Donations can be made by mail, online through PayPal, or through participating local churches.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Lighthouse Shelter operates a faith-based emergency shelter in Marion, Illinois with three wings serving up to 60 men, women, and families for a 30-day stay (extendable when residents make progress toward permanent housing). It provides individualized case management covering housing, employment, medical needs, counseling, and assistance with food stamps and Medicaid enrollment, and coordinates with community and social services partners to meet basic needs of food, shelter, and health care.

Product overview

The Lighthouse Shelter offers a unified emergency shelter service for homeless individuals in Marion, Illinois. The core offering is emergency shelter with three wings serving up to 60 men, women, and families. This is complemented by case management services that develop individualized plans for each client addressing housing, employment, medical needs, and social services. The organization also provides coordinated services through community partnerships and accepts volunteers for various support roles. The shelter operates with a 30-day stay policy extendable based on progress toward permanent housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Services Faith-based emergency shelter providing temporary housing for homeless individuals, men, women, and families in a three-wing facility serving up to 60 residents, with a 30-day stay extendable based on progress toward permanent housing.
• Case Management Services Individualized client plans addressing housing, employment, medical needs, counseling, and social services, including assistance with food stamps and Medicaid enrollment for shelter residents.
• Coordinated Services Program Fostering community and social services partnerships to provide coordinated services meeting basic needs of food, shelter, and health care for homeless clients in Williamson County and neighboring counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 6,000 individuals in 11 years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Participating Local ChurchescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal churches participate in accepting donations on behalf of The Lighthouse Shelter, expanding the organization's reach within the community for fundraising purposes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• City Union Mission: Faith-based emergency shelter providing temporary housing, meals, and case management to homeless individuals and families — closely comparable three-wing shelter model, faith-based identity, and donations-driven revenue.
• Union Gospel Mission: Faith-based emergency shelter serving homeless men, women, and families with residential programs and case management — directly comparable service mix, faith-based operating model, and donation-dependent funding.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and policy organization for the homeless services sector — adjacent rather than directly comparable; relevant as a sector convener and potential funding/technical assistance partner for The Lighthouse Shelter.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit social enterprise focused on employment and training for vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness — comparable client overlap and case management orientation, though more employment-centric than The Lighthouse Shelter.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: Global faith-based organization operating emergency shelters, case management, and social services across the U.S. — broadly comparable services including emergency housing, faith-based identity, and donations-driven revenue model.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of faith-based social service agencies providing emergency shelter, housing assistance, and case management — directly comparable services to The Lighthouse Shelter's housing and benefits-enrollment offerings.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit that mobilizes faith-based and community volunteers to shelter homeless families — closely comparable mission, faith-based volunteer model, and case management approach to The Lighthouse Shelter.
• Volunteers of America: National faith-affiliated nonprofit operating emergency shelters, supportive housing, and case management programs — comparable shelter-plus-case-management model and donor/volunteer-driven operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-lighthouse-shelter

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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