Bluelight Heals Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, registered in 2021, with $4,605,439 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.6M
▲ 85.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.9M
Net assets
$64.0M
Employees
10
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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. For Bluelight Heals Corporation: 92% to programs earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Bluelight Heals Corporation: 86 mo reserves · -94% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Bluelight Heals Corporation: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Bluelight Heals Corporation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Bluelight heals is serving humanity by preserving and proliferating indigenous lineages.
Our education program brings indigenous wisdom to the modern world through various types of teachings. the goal is finding the sacred union between dualities (polarities) and providing teachings on spirit-guided human care. together, we cultivate a harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world, honoring the rich tapestry of indigenous heritage while addressing contemporary challenges.
Revenue declined from $101.2M (FY2021) to $4.6M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-94.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$64.0M
Total liabilities
$4,892
Net assets
$64.0M
Salaries & benefits
$1.2M
14% of expenses
Board members
5
3 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,605,439▲85.5% | $8,937,859▲302% | $64,025,186▲17.2% | $64,030,078▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,482,764▼70.2% | $2,221,045▼26.8% | $54,625,317▼2.4% | $55,662,310▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,319,520▼91.8% | $3,033,381▲277% | $55,990,374▼39.0% | $57,045,169▼37.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $101,233,642 | $804,973 | $91,718,972 | $91,739,407 | 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.
Highest-paid: Adrian Parra Vp Until 324 — $172,590 (1.93% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Parra Vp Until 324 | Then Creative Director | 40 | $172,590 |
| Jessica Simmons | Education & Grant Field Officer | 40 | $126,237 |
| Vincent Ascolese Interim Dir | Grant Program Coordinator | 10 | $125,587 |
| Delia Parra | Coo & Treasurer | 40 | $123,265 |
| Adrienne Spivak | Grant Program Coordinator | 40 | $107,332 |
| Cynthia Robinson | Grant Program Coordinator | 40 | $102,230 |
| Natalie Trigo Reyes | Executive Director | 40 | $94,987 |
| Alissa Jameson | Director As of 3/24 | 5 | — |
| John Jameson | Director As of 3/24 | 5 | — |
| Lewis Stevens | President | 25 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Cfo Solutions LLC | Financial Advising | $120,000 |
| Erick Gatgens Gomez | Legal Services In Costa Rica | $113,639 |
3 grants totaling $4.3M in FY2024. All grants made by Bluelight Heals Corporation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Padmasambhava Buddhist Center | Sustainment for operations including storage barn and generators for padma samye ling monastery; | $2,285,000 |
| Tara Mandala | Building of a cremation stupa, building of a zithro temple, the building of a columbarium and supportive infrastructures | $1,800,000 |
| Saraswati Bhawan | Grant to support the initial construction of the building that will house and protect the vajrakilaya peace mandala at the tibetan buddhist retreat center of phurba thinley ling in lansing, iowa | $200,000 |
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Data for Bluelight Heals Corporation (EIN 86-2319043) 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.