Shine A Light Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Shine A Light Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, registered in 2001, with $10,577 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
C/o John M Stephan 15 Kingston Road, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461 EIN 91-2059835 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2023)
$11K
▼ 57.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$15K
Net assets
$34K
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 Shine A Light Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -44% 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 Light Inc: 27 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 Light Inc— 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 Light Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- C/o John M Stephan 15 Kingston Road, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461
- City
- Newton Highlands
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $166K (FY2013) to $11K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $34K
Operating margin
-44.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$34K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,577▼57.1% | $15,260▼24.7% | $34,448▼12.0% | $34,448▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $24,668▲170% | $20,278▲199% | $39,131▲23.4% | $39,131▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,131▼60.8% | $6,781▲16.9% | $31,720▲8.0% | $31,720▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $23,322▲12.9% | $5,803▼37.7% | $29,370▲72.1% | $29,370▲72.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $20,662▲127% | $9,318▼71.0% | $17,070▲198% | $17,070▲197% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,113▼91.0% | $32,172▼61.0% | $5,726▼80.1% | $5,754▼80.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,406▲236% | $82,399▼32.4% | $28,785▲194% | $28,813▲195% | 990 |
| 2015 | $30,140▼83.6% | $121,870▼5.4% | $9,778▼90.4% | $9,778▼90.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $183,864▲10.5% | $128,834▼35.2% | $101,508▲118% | $101,508▲118% | 990 |
| 2013 | $166,395 | $198,850▲27.1% | $46,478▼41.1% | $46,478▼41.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $156,441 | $78,933 | $78,933 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shine A Light Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shine A Light Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2059835, based in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shine A Light Inc's EIN?
- Shine A Light Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2059835.
- How much revenue does Shine A Light Inc report?
- Shine A Light Inc reported $10,577 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shine A Light Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Shine A Light Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shine A Light Inc (EIN 91-2059835) 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.