GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY

EIN: 461363007 501(c)(3) Religion

SAN JOSE, CA

Total Revenue
$520,851
Total Expenses
$258,848
Total Assets
$1,910,944
Net Assets
$1,910,488
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
4087684661
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $521K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $262K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

Mission / Objectives Guiding Light aims to provide a space where individuals are able to strengthen their bond with Allah (God), understanding & implementing the word of Allah (God) and the traditions of the final Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah (God) be upon him).In addition, Guiding Light works to strengthen the social fabric of the western Muslim community by providing a religiously inspired gathering space for Muslims of all ages and backgrounds.Achievements2024, our 12th year in operation, was filled with continued progressive growth. 1) Hifdh Program: In September 2014, we began a full-time Hifdh (memorization of the Quran) program at Guiding Light. We currently have ten full-time students who attend Monday to Friday . In addition we have now graduated some of our students from the program and continue to graduate 3 students on an average a year. (subject to successful memorization)2) Maktab Program (Quran Classes): Our weekday evening Quran recitation classes for children

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $450,051
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $70,800
TOTAL REVENUE $520,851

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $126,403
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $258,848
Other Expenses $132,445
TOTAL EXPENSES $258,848

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $520,851 $533,765 0.0%
Expenses $258,848 $278,688 -0.1%
Net Income $262,003 $255,077 +0.0%
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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
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
0
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TAHIR ANWAR President 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MUDASSAR JAMIL Secretary 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAHEEM CHIYA Treasurer 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAMIRA AHMED BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABDURRAHMAN ANWAR BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ILYAS ANWAR Director 5.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $520,851 $258,848 $1,910,944 $262,003
2023 $533,765 $278,688 $1,595,745 $255,077
2022 $366,838 $212,034 $1,325,385 $154,804
2021 $680,160 $239,932 $1,168,240 $440,228
2020 $424,421 $102,086 $662,580 $322,335
2019 $205,004 $82,135 $331,236 $122,869
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