LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC

EIN: 472301085 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$232,638
Total Expenses
$707,504
Total Assets
$4,571,997
Net Assets
$2,165,227
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
HOWARD TAYLOR
Phone
2123434884
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LUMOS FOUNDATION USA INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $233K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $708K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 204% operating deficit.

Mission

LUMOS EXISTS TO LIGHT A PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THESE CHILDREN. FOUNDED BY THE AUTHOR J.K. ROWLING, WE FIGHT TO TACKLE THE CAUSE OF FAMILY SEPARATION AND TRANSFORM SYSTEMS OF CARE THAT TAKE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THIER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE'RE COMMITTED TO ENDING THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CHILDREN, SO EVERY CHILD ENJOYS THE RIGHT TO GROW UP IN A LOVING FAMILY WHERE THEY CAN THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $507,798

LUMOS WORKS IN VERY DIVERSE COUNTRY CONTEXTS ACROSS 3 CONTINENTS, WITH DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILDCARE AND AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILDCARE REFORM. IN 2025...

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LUMOS WORKS IN VERY DIVERSE COUNTRY CONTEXTS ACROSS 3 CONTINENTS, WITH DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILDCARE AND AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF CHILD PROTECTION AND CHILDCARE REFORM. IN 2025, PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON NATIONAL CARE REFORM SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING, REBUILDING CHILD AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND INFLUENCING REGIONAL AND GLOBAL ADVOCACY. WE OBTAINED SIGNIFICANT RESULTS IN THE AREAS OF POLICY ENACTMENT THROUGH ADVOCACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH LOCAL PUBLIC AUTHORITIES, PROFESSIONALS AND NGO IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS HAS ENSURED THE DELIVERY OF RESULTS THAT HAVE EXCEEDED PLANNED TARGETS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $232,352
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $286
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $232,638

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $507,798
Salaries & Benefits $107,929
Fundraising Expenses $136,336
Program Expenses $507,798
Other Expenses $91,777
TOTAL EXPENSES $707,504

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $232,638 $303,024 -0.2%
Expenses $707,504 $174,359 +3.1%
Net Income $-474,866 $128,665 -4.7%
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
3
Employees
1
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
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
COLLEEN BERNS CHAIRMAN (UNTIL 12/12/25) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BIKSON TREASURER (FROM 12/12/25) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD TAYLOR SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE CENDALI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $232,638 $707,504 $4,571,997 $-474,866
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,379,741 $2,938,801 $5,036,729 $-1,559,060
2022 $1,608,970 $835,369 $4,186,833 $773,601
2021 $1,604,977 $638,217 $3,467,876 $966,760
2020 $1,797,407 $2,337,971 $2,677,063 $-540,564
2019 $2,287,185 $2,112,262 $2,935,808 $174,923
2018 $4,057,111 $4,149,961 $2,716,078 $-92,850
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