Shine Your Light Attn Laurie Gardner (EIN 364814935) - 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

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Laurie Gardner

Phone

5102068438

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Shine Your Light Attn Laurie Gardner, founded in 2015, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $58K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $65K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

SYL is an educational nonprofit supporting leadership development and personal growth. SYL is an educational nonprofit supporting leadership development and personal growth. We offer coaching, training, and keynote speaking. Our philosophy is "FOR EACH ONE, REACH ONE": Using funds from donations and purchased services, we gift free or discounted services to those who can't afford them. We passionately believe that everyone, rich or poor, deserves to be the best person and leader they can be.

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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 $16,055

Program Service Revenue $42,239

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $121

TOTAL REVENUE $58,415

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $21,941

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $64,990

Other Expenses $43,049

TOTAL EXPENSES $64,990

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$58,415	$63,350	-0.1%
Expenses	$64,990	$62,984	+0.0%
Net Income	$-6,575	$366	-19.0%

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

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

$20,265

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Laurie Gardner	President/CEO	9.00	Officer	$20,265	$0	$20,265
Rebecca Margulies	Board Chair	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Paul Bowden	Treasurer	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Monica Posin	Secretary	0.00	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	$58,415	$64,990	$4,973	$-6,575
2024	$63,350	$62,984	$11,483	$366
2023	$181,525	$180,132	$11,473	$1,393
2022	$155,984	$154,142	$10,027	$1,842
2021	$211,486	$201,302	$23,449	$10,184
2020	$222,764	$232,481	$6,285	$-9,717
2019	$62,688	$62,357	$11,979	$331

Shine Your Light Attn Laurie Gardner