A Light To the Nations
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Light To the Nations is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Woodridge, Illinois, registered in 1985, with $3,271,726 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 Morey Dr, Woodridge, IL, 60517 EIN 36-3330141 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▲ 7.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Light To the Nations— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Light To the Nations: 8 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Light To the Nations— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Light To the Nations: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $375K (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
23.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,271,726▲7.4% | $2,511,957▲8.0% | $1,606,077▲89.8% | $1,632,335▲92.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,046,266▲107% | $2,325,135▲61.3% | $846,308▲576% | $847,309▲563% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,470,597▲29.1% | $1,441,792▲21.6% | $125,177▲29.9% | $127,849▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,139,136▲392% | $1,186,045▲321% | $96,372▲400% | $98,016▲5016% | 990 |
| 2018 | $231,360▼59.5% | $281,600▼28.8% | -$32,164▼278% | $1,916▼97.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $570,651▲459% | $395,712▲54.9% | $18,076▲106% | $86,826▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,019▼29.5% | $255,419▼40.9% | -$322,699▼90.6% | $68,588▲21.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $144,625▼29.8% | $432,200▲91.0% | -$169,299▼247% | $56,629▼83.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $206,108▼45.1% | $226,257▼42.9% | $115,207▼38.5% | $345,461▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $375,182 | $396,095▼22.7% | $187,179▼10.0% | $413,454▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $512,475▼42.6% | $208,092▼18.5% | $421,044▲64.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $892,572▼4.9% | $255,383▼15.9% | $255,493▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $938,658▲223% | $303,722▲54.6% | $313,490▲55.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $291,022 | $196,439 | $201,144 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $9.5M total
12 grants to A Light To the Nations totaling $9.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Religious ministry | 2024 | $1,637,800 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2023 | $1,899,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2022 | $2,477,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $690,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $690,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2021 | $340,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2020 | $680,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2020 | $680,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2019 | $340,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Christian discipleship | 2014 | $31,750 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Light To the Nations a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Light To the Nations is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3330141, based in Woodridge, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Light To the Nations's EIN?
- A Light To the Nations's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3330141.
- How much revenue does A Light To the Nations report?
- A Light To the Nations reported $3,271,726 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Light To the Nations have?
- CharityIndex grades A Light To the Nations B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Light To the Nations (EIN 36-3330141) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.