SHINE ON FKA SHINE ON SIERRA LEONE

EIN: 262755849 501(c)(3) International Affairs

TOPANGA, CA

Total Revenue
$206,439
Total Expenses
$282,574
Total Assets
$60,825
Net Assets
$57,505
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TIFFANY PERSONS
Phone
3104006206
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

SHINE ON FKA SHINE ON SIERRA LEONE, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $206K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $283K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

TO OPERATE AS A HUMAN SERVICE FOUNDATION AND PROVIDE EDUCATION, MENTORING, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AND CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO SCHOOLS BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $152,503

RD SPONSORED STUDENTS: SHINE ON SIERRA LEONE'S SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, LUNCH STIPENDS, TRANSPORTATION, AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR 98 STUDENTS WHO ARE GRADUATES OF MUDDY LOTUS...

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RD SPONSORED STUDENTS: SHINE ON SIERRA LEONE'S SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES, LUNCH STIPENDS, TRANSPORTATION, AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR 98 STUDENTS WHO ARE GRADUATES OF MUDDY LOTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL. IT ELIMINATES AN 18-MILE ROUND TRIP WALK FOR THE STUDENTS TO AND FROM SCHOOL EACH DAY WHICH INCREASES ENROLLMENT IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,765

ASHLEY'S CLINIC IS A HEALTH CARE PROGRAM WITHIN THE MUDDY LOTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL GROUNDS THAT PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL MUDDY LOTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, AND SCHOOL STAFF.

Program 3

63 BRAVE SUPPORTS THE 63 ORPHANS WHOSE PARENTS PASSED FROM THE EBOLA CRISIS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS, CAREGIVER PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT, FOOD AND WATER PROVISIONS, AND ACCESS TO A...

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63 BRAVE SUPPORTS THE 63 ORPHANS WHOSE PARENTS PASSED FROM THE EBOLA CRISIS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS, CAREGIVER PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT, FOOD AND WATER PROVISIONS, AND ACCESS TO A MONTHLY COMMUNITY PROGRAM/SOCIAL SERVICES. THIS APPROACH TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF 63 ORPHANS, OTHER VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND 17 CAREGIVERS IN KONO, NIMIKORO CHIEFDOM AFFECTED BY THE EBOLA VIRUS PROVIDES FOR THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, WHILE ENSURING THEY RECEIVE PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND APPROPRIATE IN-HOME CARE FROM THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,439
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $206,439

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $42,208
Program Expenses $211,471
Other Expenses $282,574
TOTAL EXPENSES $282,574

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $206,439 $283,372 -0.3%
Expenses $282,574 $235,713 +0.2%
Net Income $-76,135 $47,659 -2.6%
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
4
Independent Members
3
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
1
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIFFANY PERSONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE COURBET BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HOEFLING BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PELLAGIA GAMBIZA BOARD MEMBER 3.00
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 $206,439 $282,574 $60,825 $-76,135
2024 $283,372 $235,713 $136,960 $47,659
2023 $182,397 $178,621 $89,301 $3,776
2022 $161,813 $174,048 $83,837 $-12,235
2021 $185,426 $173,377 $96,072 $12,049
2020 $181,326 $196,876 $84,023 $-15,550
2019 $510,915 $441,017 $98,953 $69,898
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