Shine A Ligh7 Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Shine A Ligh7 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Louis Park, Minnesota, registered in 2017, with $213,491 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5115 Excelsior Blvd 384, St Louis Park, MN, 55416 EIN 82-1463911 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$213K
▲ 146.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$160K
Net assets
$275K
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 Shine A Ligh7 Foundation— 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 rating21 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 Shine A Ligh7 Foundation: 21 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 Shine A Ligh7 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 Shine A Ligh7 Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5115 Excelsior Blvd 384, St Louis Park, MN, 55416
- City
- St Louis Park
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $173K (FY2017) to $213K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $275K
Operating margin
24.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$275K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$275K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,491▲146% | $160,428▲351% | $275,093▲23.9% | $275,093▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $86,695▲2.4% | $35,554▲31.2% | $222,030▲29.9% | $222,030▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,644▲90.1% | $27,093▼37.6% | $170,889▲50.8% | $170,889▲50.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,537▲709% | $43,396▲634% | $113,338▲1.0% | $113,338▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,504▼77.4% | $5,911▼78.8% | $112,197▼0.4% | $112,197▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,380▼87.1% | $27,910▼79.9% | $112,604▼3.0% | $112,604▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $189,682▲9.9% | $139,040▲29.7% | $116,134▲77.3% | $116,134▲77.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $172,540 | $107,160 | $65,492 | $65,492 | 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 · $94K total
9 grants to Shine A Ligh7 Foundation totaling $94K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $8,696 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $6,300 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $8,430 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $14,275 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2018 | $10,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shine A Ligh7 Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shine A Ligh7 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-1463911, based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shine A Ligh7 Foundation's EIN?
- Shine A Ligh7 Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-1463911.
- How much revenue does Shine A Ligh7 Foundation report?
- Shine A Ligh7 Foundation reported $213,491 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shine A Ligh7 Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Shine A Ligh7 Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shine A Ligh7 Foundation (EIN 82-1463911) 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.