James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1988, with $246,692 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
165 Duane St Apt 8a, New York, NY, 10013 EIN 13-3451357 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$247K
▲ 6.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
Net assets
$2.9M
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 James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating260 mo reserves · +46% 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 James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting: 260 mo reserves · +46% 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 James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting— 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 James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $77K (FY2013) to $247K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
45.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246,692▲6.1% | $134,330▼48.1% | $2,905,767▲4.5% | $2,905,767▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $232,596▲70.8% | $258,929▲19.2% | $2,779,922▲7.7% | $2,779,922▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $136,169▼47.8% | $217,152▼17.2% | $2,580,291▼6.8% | $2,580,291▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $260,790▲792% | $262,252▲56.5% | $2,768,000▼17.5% | $2,768,000▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $29,252▼86.5% | $167,558▲10.7% | $3,353,900▲31.9% | $3,353,900▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $216,216▼16.8% | $151,342▲49.5% | $2,543,526▲3.7% | $2,543,526▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $259,907▲8.3% | $101,200▲6.0% | $2,453,351▼0.1% | $2,453,351▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $239,908▲40.8% | $95,472▲24.0% | $2,456,915▲12.3% | $2,456,915▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $170,412▲3.9% | $76,987▲1.1% | $2,187,971▲15.0% | $2,187,971▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $164,085▼44.8% | $76,125▼23.9% | $1,902,110▼5.2% | $1,902,110▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $297,504▲288% | $100,004▲5.6% | $2,007,226▲11.7% | $2,007,226▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $76,680 | $94,669▲26.6% | $1,797,349▲10.5% | $1,797,349▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $74,758▼18.2% | $1,626,721▲18.0% | $1,626,721▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $91,364▲29.5% | $1,378,426▲2.4% | $1,378,426▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $70,542 | $1,346,146 | $1,346,146 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3451357, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting's EIN?
- James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3451357.
- How much revenue does James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting report?
- James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting reported $246,692 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting have?
- CharityIndex grades James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for James L Nuckolls Fund For the Education of the Lighting (EIN 13-3451357) 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.