L I G H T Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
L I G H T Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elmer City, Washington, registered in 2022, with $116,766 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
54 Williams St N, Elmer City, WA, 99124 EIN 87-3832254 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2025)
$117K
▼ 81.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2025)
$205K
Net assets
$490K
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.
D
—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 L I G H T Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -76% 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 L I G H T Foundation: 29 mo reserves · -76% margin earns a F 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 L I G H T Foundation— 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 L I G H T Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 54 Williams St N, Elmer City, WA, 99124
- City
- Elmer City
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93K (FY2022) to $117K (FY2025) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $490K
Operating margin
-76.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$490K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$490K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,766▼81.9% | $205,459▲88.1% | $489,717▼15.3% | $489,717▼15.3% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $644,459▲1417% | $109,222▲38.4% | $578,410▲1240% | $578,410▲1240% | 990 |
| 2023 | $42,490▼54.3% | $78,932▲488% | $43,173▼45.8% | $43,173▼45.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $93,040 | $13,425 | $79,615 | $79,615 | 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.
Grants received · $25K total
2 grants to L I G H T Foundation totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Counsel Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L I G H T Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L I G H T Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 87-3832254, based in Elmer City, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L I G H T Foundation's EIN?
- L I G H T Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 87-3832254.
- How much revenue does L I G H T Foundation report?
- L I G H T Foundation reported $116,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L I G H T Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades L I G H T Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L I G H T Foundation (EIN 87-3832254) 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.