Lightshine A Living Hope
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lightshine A Living Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Northglenn, Colorado, registered in 2009, with $897,018 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
820 Emerson Cir, Northglenn, CO, 80233 EIN 80-0352913 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$897K
▲ 14.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$673K
Net assets
$995K
Employees
—
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 Lightshine A Living Hope— 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 rating18 mo reserves · +25% 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 Lightshine A Living Hope: 18 mo reserves · +25% 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 Lightshine A Living Hope— 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 Lightshine A Living Hope: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 820 Emerson Cir, Northglenn, CO, 80233
- City
- Northglenn
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $33K (FY2010) to $897K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $995K
Operating margin
25.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$995K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$995K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $897,018▲14.9% | $672,674▲35.6% | $995,257▲31.7% | $995,257▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $780,688▲61.9% | $496,186▼4.1% | $755,438▲60.4% | $755,438▲60.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $482,308▼36.4% | $517,370▼40.2% | $470,936▼6.9% | $470,936▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $758,892▲76.2% | $865,617▼1.7% | $505,999▼17.4% | $506,159▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $430,741▼17.1% | $880,606▲145% | $612,724▼40.1% | $612,724▼40.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $519,755▲59.6% | $360,037▲610% | $1,023,222▲18.5% | $1,025,465▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $325,574▲73.7% | $50,707▼78.1% | $863,504▲137% | $863,504▲137% | 990 |
| 2017 | $187,397▲19.1% | $231,525▲907% | $365,083▼10.8% | $365,083▼10.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $157,404▲373% | $22,991▼34.4% | $409,211▲5238% | $409,211▲5238% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $33,257 | $35,028 | $7,666 | $7,666 | 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 · $1.4M total
9 grants to Lightshine A Living Hope totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $240,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $228,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $216,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $216,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $164,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $30,484 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $96,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $96,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $94,000 |
Similar organizations in International
International
Orphans Tree Inc
Colorado Spgs, CO
$857K
Bannual revenue
International
Lalmba Association
Monument, CO
$840K
Bannual revenue
- International
Burmese Rohingya Association U S A
Greeley, CO
$835K
C+annual revenue
International
Frontier Partners Inc
Palmer Lake, CO
$967K
C+annual revenue
International
Crutches 4 Africa Inc
Denver, CO
$812K
C+annual revenue
International
Zero Line Logistics
Aspen, CO
$795K
Bannual revenue
- International
House of Hope Ministries
Eaton, CO
$1.0M
C+annual revenue
International
Childrens Future International Inc
Denver, CO
$790K
Bannual revenue
International
Friends of Sabeel-north America
Greenwood Vlg, CO
$1.0M
Bannual revenue
International
Mercy & Sharing
Carbondale, CO
$1.0M
Bannual revenue
Compare Lightshine A Living Hope
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lightshine A Living Hope a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lightshine A Living Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 80-0352913, based in Northglenn, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lightshine A Living Hope's EIN?
- Lightshine A Living Hope's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 80-0352913.
- How much revenue does Lightshine A Living Hope report?
- Lightshine A Living Hope reported $897,018 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lightshine A Living Hope have?
- CharityIndex grades Lightshine A Living Hope B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Northglenn
Explore more
Data for Lightshine A Living Hope (EIN 80-0352913) 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.