SHINE THE LIGHT FOUNDATION

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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

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LISA BANKS

Phone

7032733526

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SHINE THE LIGHT FOUNDATION, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $172K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $300K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 74% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE SHINE THE LIGHT FOUNDATION IS TO FACILITATE FUNDRAISING AND PROVIDE A SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR ITS SOLE SUPPORTED PUBLIC CHARITY, FAIRFAX COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $300,000

THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES DONATIONS, INVESTS THEM PRUDENTLY, AND DISTRIBUTES THEM TO FAIRFAX CASA IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS FOR TYPE III SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $172,081

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $172,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $300,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $300,000

Other Expenses $0

TOTAL EXPENSES $300,000

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$172,081	$144,762	+0.2%
Expenses	$300,000	$250,000	+0.2%
Net Income	$-127,919	$-105,238	+0.2%

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

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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
LISA BANKS	TRUSTOR	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN RILEY	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WALSH	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARCY HUBBARD	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY WILLIAMSON	TRUSTEE	0.10	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	$172,081	$300,000	$797,404	$-127,919
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$152,423	$250,000	$1,030,561	$-97,577
2022	$167,415	$180,000	$1,103,763	$-12,585
2021	$99,536	$140,000	$1,116,348	$-40,464
2020	$69,782	$120,000	$1,156,812	$-50,218
2019	$55,871	$100,000	$1,207,030	$-44,129
2018	$142,285	$90,000	$1,251,159	$52,285