UNITE TO LIGHT INC

EIN: 272942180 501(c)(3) International Affairs

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$336,661
Total Expenses
$302,501
Total Assets
$353,550
Net Assets
$351,380
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN BOWERS
Phone
8056170590
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UNITE TO LIGHT INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $337K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $303K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

UNITE TO LIGHT PROVIDES HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR LIGHT PRODUCTS TO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WHO DO NOT HAVE RELIABLE ELECTRICITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $238,816 Revenue: $36,935

DURING 2024 UNITE TO LIGHT DISTRIBUTED 23,733 LOW COST SOLAR POWERED LIGHTS AND CHARGERS IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES. LIGHTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES, STUDENTS, MEDICAL CLINICS AND MIDWIVES. SINCE...

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DURING 2024 UNITE TO LIGHT DISTRIBUTED 23,733 LOW COST SOLAR POWERED LIGHTS AND CHARGERS IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES. LIGHTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES, STUDENTS, MEDICAL CLINICS AND MIDWIVES. SINCE INCEPTION, UNITE TO LIGHT HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 227,000 SOLAR POWERED LIGHTS AND CHARGERS.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $360,146
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $988
Other Revenue $-24,473
TOTAL REVENUE $336,661

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $99,695
Salaries & Benefits $168,719
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $238,816
Other Expenses $34,087
TOTAL EXPENSES $302,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $336,661 $282,130 +0.2%
Expenses $302,501 $288,706 +0.0%
Net Income $34,160 $-6,576 -6.2%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
46

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
5
$100,800
Total Directors
8
$100,800
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN BOWERS DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WADE NOMURA VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GISELA VOSS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDE DORAIS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BIRNEY RUDERT PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$100,800 $0 $100,800
DAWN MITCHAM TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGI ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2024 $336,661 $302,501 $353,550 $34,160
2023 $282,130 $288,706 $320,022 $-6,576
2022 $528,714 $364,975 $325,633 $163,739
2021 $260,706 $211,403 $161,488 $49,303
2020 $216,125 $193,062 $134,363 $23,063
2019 $208,985 $196,859 $124,473 $12,126
2019 $188,985 $196,859 $124,473 $-7,874
2018 $168,416 $184,082 $99,349 $-15,666
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