Shining Light Christian Academy Inc

EIN: 331466067 501(c)(3) Education

ELKINS, WV

Total Revenue
$220,946
Total Expenses
$140,173
Total Assets
$83,725
Net Assets
$80,773
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
WV
Principal Officer
Nicole C Newlon
Phone
3046363448
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Shining Light Christian Academy Inc, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $81K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

We provide a Christian education to the children of our community and surrounding areas. We integrate faith and learning in a safe and nurturing environment as we encourage students to grow spiritually scholastically and socially.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $99,180 Revenue: $99,180

Employment Expenses--Our largest expense category was employment expenses. We employ certified administrators and teachers and well-qualified support staff members. Student tuition and fees were...

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Employment Expenses--Our largest expense category was employment expenses. We employ certified administrators and teachers and well-qualified support staff members. Student tuition and fees were derived from this activity and provided the revenue to cover these expenses.

Program 2
Expenses: $24,863 Revenue: $21,108

Curriculum and School Supplies Expenses--2025 was our first year of operation which required the purchase of all curriculum and school supplies used for each grade level in our school. The remainder...

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Curriculum and School Supplies Expenses--2025 was our first year of operation which required the purchase of all curriculum and school supplies used for each grade level in our school. The remainder of student tuition and fees was derived from this activity and provided the revenue for these expenses. Additionally proceeds from our fundraising events covered a portion of these expenses.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,951 Revenue: $0

Technology--This includes computer internet and licensing expenses necessary to provide the technology needed to provide a quality education to our students and appropriate resources to our staff...

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Technology--This includes computer internet and licensing expenses necessary to provide the technology needed to provide a quality education to our students and appropriate resources to our staff. Although critical to our success this activity did not directly generate any revenue.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,658
Program Service Revenue $105,721
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $14,567
TOTAL REVENUE $220,946

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $99,180
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $140,173
Other Expenses $40,993
TOTAL EXPENSES $140,173

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $220,946 N/A N/A
Expenses $140,173 N/A N/A
Net Income $80,773 $0 N/A
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
12
Volunteers
15

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
2
$46,657
Total Directors
6
$500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Nicole C Newlon Administrator 40.00
Officer
$24,834 $0 $24,834
Debra L Schmidlen Assistant Administrator 40.00
Officer
$21,823 $0 $21,823
Desiree L Guire Board Member 2.00
Director
$500 $0 $500
Roseann L Harvey Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce L Hutton Board Member and Secretary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Rinehart Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T Richard Harvey Board Member and Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Billie E Bonnett Board Member 0.00
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 $220,946 $140,173 $83,725 $80,773
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