Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy
Only null% goes to programs
Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roslyn, New York, registered in 2009, with $2,734,381 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
252 Birch Dr, Roslyn, NY, 11576 EIN 26-1178932 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▲ 14.7% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5M
Net assets
$863K
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
★★★★
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 Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy— 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 rating4 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 Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy: 4 mo reserves · +7% 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 Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy— 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 Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 252 Birch Dr, Roslyn, NY, 11576
- City
- Roslyn
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $557KNet assets $863K
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$557K
Net assets
$863K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,734,381▲14.7% | $2,541,031▲3.0% | $862,628▲28.9% | $1,419,765▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,384,094▲0.6% | $2,466,366▲2.2% | $669,278▼10.9% | $1,126,812▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,370,357▼13.5% | $2,412,735▲4.9% | $751,550▼5.3% | $1,042,235▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,741,218▲27.1% | $2,300,564▲5.3% | $793,928▲164% | $1,091,229▲72.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,156,190▲6.2% | $2,185,520▲11.9% | $300,175▼8.9% | $633,715▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,029,827▲8.1% | $1,953,541▼4.4% | $329,505▲30.1% | $630,265▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,877,394▼0.8% | $2,043,190▲18.9% | $253,219▼39.6% | $543,888▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,893,112▼15.1% | $1,718,236▼25.1% | $419,014▲71.6% | $701,007▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,229,712▲12.6% | $2,293,660▲16.3% | $244,138▼20.8% | $802,997▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,979,354▲17.9% | $1,971,481▲20.5% | $308,086▲2.6% | $591,855▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,678,748▲19.5% | $1,636,048▲24.2% | $300,213▲16.6% | $529,840▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,405,342 | $1,317,103 | $257,513 | $545,320 | 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.
Grants received · $725K total
25 grants to Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy totaling $725K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $52,877 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,150 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,134 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $54,866 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $31,400 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $11,939 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $76,592 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $16,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $14,975 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $61,665 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $47,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $47,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $7,132 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $65,300 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $46,204 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-1178932, based in Roslyn, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy's EIN?
- Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-1178932.
- How much revenue does Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy report?
- Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy reported $2,734,381 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy have?
- CharityIndex grades Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shepherd & Mother of Light For the Needy (EIN 26-1178932) 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.