CARRY THE LIGHT, INC.
JONES, OK

Carry the Light, Inc., founded by Lance and Beth Pound in January 2008, is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of underprivileged communities. Initially prompted by Beth's observations as an educator regarding children arriving at school unprepared, the initiative arose from a mutual concern shared with her husband, Lance, who worked as a general contractor. The primary mission was to provide support in various forms, often sparked by requests communicated through word of mouth or discovery by its founders. Operating with constrained resources, Carry the Light tailors its assistance based on available means, either via direct donations of supplies or mobilizing cash donors to procure necessary items for distribution directly to those in need. Notably, a significant effort demonstrated their impact by raising funds to repair a critical component for a church's tractor in Belize. Carry the Light places emphasis on fostering independent and sustainable living among beneficiaries, aiming to enhance overall capacity through each project executed. The organization is incorporated under Florida state law, holding a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation status with a filed number of N07000009824. It was established as of October 8, 2007, in Pinellas County, FL, specifically in the city of Jones. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 547, Jones, OK, while it maintains contact through phone (800) 413-7252 and an official website at carrythelight.com. The most recent organizational change occurred on March 2, 2010, with its latest annual report filed in March 2024 for the year 2024. Current officers include Thomas L Pound as President and Elizabeth A Pound as Secretary.