DESIGNERS LIGHTING FORUM OF NEW YORK INCORPORATED

EIN: 112864065

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$3,816,183
Total Expenses
$2,189,574
Total Assets
$7,148,691
Net Assets
$6,134,691
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CYNTHIA TURNER
Phone
2012640371
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DESIGNERS LIGHTING FORUM OF NEW YORK INCORPORATED, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

DLFNY PROVIDES THE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN COMMUNITY A CHANCE TO MEET AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF LIGHTING IN NYC AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,137,759 Revenue: $3,521,364

WE PROVIDE DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS, MANUFACTURES, CONTRACTORS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF LIGHT IN NYC. WE SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO...

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WE PROVIDE DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS, MANUFACTURES, CONTRACTORS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF LIGHT IN NYC. WE SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO LIGHTING LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND DESIGN SCHOOLS AS WELL AS NATIONAL FUND.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,458
Program Service Revenue $3,521,364
Investment Income $267,361
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,816,183

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $160,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,137,759
Other Expenses $2,029,574
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,189,574

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,816,183 $3,514,296 +0.1%
Expenses $2,189,574 $1,855,846 +0.2%
Net Income $1,626,609 $1,658,450 0.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNTHIA TURNER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MASON VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL EVERETT CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SECONI RECORDING SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN CARLISLE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY RUFFLES PAST PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,816,183 $2,189,574 $7,148,691 $1,626,609
2024 $3,514,296 $1,855,846 $5,221,118 $1,658,450
2023 $2,028,758 $1,405,343 $3,725,835 $623,415
2022 $884,643 $1,464,756 $1,931,075 $-580,113
2021 $308,754 $448,216 $2,592,201 $-139,462
2020 $2,868,286 $1,935,682 $2,714,641 $932,604
2019 $1,679,803 $1,377,836 $1,728,596 $301,967
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