Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption
Only null% goes to programs
Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Belton, Texas, registered in 2022, with $1,951,223 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1571 Shady Grove Ln, Belton, TX, 76513 EIN 87-3514468 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 36.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$295K
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
—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 Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +7% 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 Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption: 2 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a B 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 Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption— 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 Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1571 Shady Grove Ln, Belton, TX, 76513
- City
- Belton
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2021) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $295K
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$327K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$295K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,951,223▲36.4% | $1,811,793▲51.7% | $294,840▲9.8% | $326,851▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,430,505▲310% | $1,194,647▲276% | $268,603▲813% | $399,483▲164% | 990 |
| 2022 | $349,082 | $317,961▲18549% | $29,416▲1825% | $151,418▲47218% | 990 |
| 2021 | $0 | $1,705 | -$1,705 | $320 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-3514468, based in Belton, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption's EIN?
- Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-3514468.
- How much revenue does Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption report?
- Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption reported $1,951,223 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption have?
- CharityIndex grades Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Guiding Light Foster Care & Adoption (EIN 87-3514468) 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.