LIGHT THE WAY FOUNDATION (EIN 208950939) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Principal Officer

DERRICK TERRY

Phone

2024655485

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIGHT THE WAY FOUNDATION is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $85K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 123% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDES FUNDING FOR YOUTH WITH LIMITED RESOURCESTO PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO ENRICH THEIR FUTURE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $84,973

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $84,973

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,550

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $43,500

Other Expenses $0

TOTAL EXPENSES $31,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$84,973	$38,125	+1.2%
Expenses	$31,550	$33,886	-0.1%
Net Income	$53,423	$4,239	+11.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK STURDIVAN	BOARD MEMBER	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ASIA CHANDLER	BOARD MEMBER	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JANICE MURPHY	PREDISENT	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
YAKINA WHITE	SECRETARY	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DERRICK TERRY	TREASURER	4	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ISLAAM SHABAZZ	MARKETING	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BILLY SANDERS	BOARD MEMBER	1	Officer	$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	$84,973	$31,550	$48,255	$53,423
2024	$38,125	$33,886	$13,217	$4,239
2023	$34,121	$33,315	$5,913	$806
2022	$18,179	$18,179	$5,107	No data

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