RICHARD U LIGHT FOUNDATION

EIN: 382456949 501(c)(3) Education

KALAMAZOO, MI

Total Revenue
$18,781
Total Expenses
$648,511
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
STEPHEN DENENFELD
Phone
2693304419
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

RICHARD U LIGHT FOUNDATION, founded in 1982, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $19K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 100% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $649K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 3353% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE NEEDY INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE AN EDUCATION.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18,781
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $18,781

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $561,282
Salaries & Benefits $33,623
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $561,282
Other Expenses $53,606
TOTAL EXPENSES $648,511

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $18,781 $25,417,215 -1.0%
Expenses $648,511 $73,691,709 -1.0%
Net Income $-629,730 $-48,274,494 -1.0%
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
3
Independent Members
1
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
3
$33,624
Total Directors
3
$33,624
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARBARA J PARISH VP/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$15,731 $0 $15,731
STEPHEN M DENENFELD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$17,893 $0 $17,893
TIMOTHY LIGHT PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer 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
2023 $18,781 $648,511 No data $-629,730
2022 $25,417,215 $73,691,709 $629,730 $-48,274,494
2021 $12,217,550 $1,162,813 $85,884,105 $11,054,737
2020 $1,348,895 $1,021,192 $68,239,037 $327,703
2019 $5,769,119 $2,115,168 $61,876,438 $3,653,951
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