THE CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLA… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH GROUNDS

Phone

9182049595

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $9.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.3M, a strong 89% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS RESTORE COMMUNITIES. THROUGH RELATIONAL SERVICE AND DIGNIFIED HOUSING SOLUTIONS, WE WORK TO HELP PEOPLE MOVE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $77,104

NIGHT LIGHT TULSA CONTINUES EVERY THURSDAY UNDER A DOWNTOWN BRIDGE, OFFERING MEALS, CLOTHING, HAIRCUTS, BOOKS, AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS, ALONGSIDE SNAP ENROLLMENT, ID VOUCHERS, BUS TOKENS, AND...

NIGHT LIGHT TULSA CONTINUES EVERY THURSDAY UNDER A DOWNTOWN BRIDGE, OFFERING MEALS, CLOTHING, HAIRCUTS, BOOKS, AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS, ALONGSIDE SNAP ENROLLMENT, ID VOUCHERS, BUS TOKENS, AND HMIS/HOUSING SYSTEM ACCESS. IN 2025, WE SERVED 19,280 MEALS ACROSS 49 NIGHTS, SERVING A TOTAL OF 10,910 GUESTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $17,515

CITY LIGHTS VILLAGE WILL BE A 75-HOME PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITY FEATURING A COMMUNITY CENTER, GARDEN, REFLECTION SPACES, AND ROBUST WRAPAROUND SERVICES. ON-SITE STAFF WILL PROVIDE...

CITY LIGHTS VILLAGE WILL BE A 75-HOME PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMMUNITY FEATURING A COMMUNITY CENTER, GARDEN, REFLECTION SPACES, AND ROBUST WRAPAROUND SERVICES. ON-SITE STAFF WILL PROVIDE HOUSING STABILITY SUPPORT, FINANCIAL COACHING, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, FOOD SECURITY ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. INFRASTRUCTURE IS COMPLETE, CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY, AND MOVE-INS ARE PROJECTED FOR AUGUST 2026.

Program 3

Expenses: $14,246

HOUSING STABILITY SUPPORTS 60 FORMERLY HOMELESS RESIDENTS WITH ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, MONTHLY CHECK-INS, CRISIS INTERVENTION, FOOD AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND MEDIATION WITH LANDLORDS. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM ACHIEVED A 96% HOUSING STABILITY RATE, WITH 98% OF CLIENTS REPORTING THEY HAD A RELIABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE TEAM ALSO PREVENTED 30 EVICTIONS AND PROVIDED HOUSING NAVIGATION TO AN ADDITIONAL 10 PEOPLE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,004,534

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $193,162

Other Revenue $94,552

TOTAL REVENUE $9,292,248

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $557,459

Fundraising Expenses $334,151

Program Expenses $476,164

Other Expenses $300,871

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,025,719

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$9,292,248	$6,293,495	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,025,719	$801,724	+0.3%
Net Income	$8,266,529	$5,491,771	+0.5%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

5666

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

$90,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BLAKE EWING	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN KELLEY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE TILLEY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RILEY KERN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMUEL KURTZ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD WELSH	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KOJO ASOMOA-CAESAR	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON DOMER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHEYENE CHARLES	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CATIE COULTER	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH GROUNDS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$90,000	$0	$90,000

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	$9,292,248	$1,025,719	$16,930,679	$8,266,529
2024	$6,293,495	$801,724	$8,134,150	$5,491,771
2023	$2,115,308	$765,038	$2,642,379	$1,350,270
2022	$983,346	$1,060,873	$1,292,109	$-77,527
2022	$1,241,079	$1,078,978	$1,292,109	$162,101
2021	$2,965,840	$2,460,891	$1,667,914	$504,949
2020	$1,371,059	$1,276,258	$294,815	$94,801
2019	$320,254	$285,966	$200,014	$34,288
2018	$251,364	$208,788	$165,726	$42,576

THE CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA