Source of Light-kansas Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Source of Light-kansas Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton, Kansas, registered in 1996, with $26,821 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 149, Newton, KS, 67114 EIN 48-1156205 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2019)
$27K
▼ 17.4% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2019)
$31K
Net assets
$85K
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.
C
—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 Source of Light-kansas Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · -17% 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 Source of Light-kansas Inc: 32 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 Source of Light-kansas Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Source of Light-kansas Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 149, Newton, KS, 67114
- City
- Newton
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $28K (FY2010) to $27K (FY2019) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2019)
Liabilities $1,566Net assets $85K
Operating margin
-17.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86K
Total liabilities
$1,566
Net assets
$85K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $26,821▼17.4% | $31,370▼24.9% | $84,902▼5.1% | $86,468▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $32,483▼31.4% | $41,788▲8.1% | $89,451▼9.4% | $91,095▼9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $47,342▼1.9% | $38,672▼11.6% | $98,756▲9.6% | $100,130▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $48,282▲16.6% | $43,760▼7.0% | $90,086▲5.3% | $91,105▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $41,413▼16.5% | $47,054▼12.3% | $85,564▼6.2% | $88,455▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $49,620▲2.9% | $53,632▲3.4% | $91,205▼4.2% | $92,729▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $48,202▲37.7% | $51,885▲65.9% | $95,217▼3.7% | $97,337▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $35,015▲34.3% | $31,279▼0.1% | $98,900▲6.2% | $98,900▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $26,074▼5.6% | $31,296▼7.5% | $93,164▼5.3% | $95,413▼5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $27,614 | $33,842 | $98,386 | $100,635 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Source of Light-kansas Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Source of Light-kansas Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-1156205, based in Newton, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Source of Light-kansas Inc's EIN?
- Source of Light-kansas Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-1156205.
- How much revenue does Source of Light-kansas Inc report?
- Source of Light-kansas Inc reported $26,821 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2019 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Source of Light-kansas Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Source of Light-kansas Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Source of Light-kansas Inc (EIN 48-1156205) 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.