THE CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA

EIN: 474362563 501(c)(3) Human Services

TULSA, OK

Total Revenue
$6,293,495
Total Expenses
$801,724
Total Assets
$8,134,150
Net Assets
$8,134,150
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
OK
Principal Officer
SARAH GROUNDS
Phone
9182049595
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CITY LIGHTS FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $6.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 198% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.5M, a strong 87% operating margin.

Mission

WE SERVE TULSA'S HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDE HOPE AND RESTORATION.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,141,001
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $122,436
Other Revenue $30,058
TOTAL REVENUE $6,293,495

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $419,564
Fundraising Expenses $193,667
Program Expenses $442,562
Other Expenses $305,710
TOTAL EXPENSES $801,724

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,293,495 $2,115,308 +2.0%
Expenses $801,724 $765,038 +0.0%
Net Income $5,491,771 $1,350,270 +3.1%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
4000

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
5
$90,000
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD WELSH PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON DOMER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHEYENE CHARLES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENARD TARKINGTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RILEY KERN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOJO ASOMOA-CAESAR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL KURTZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH GROUNDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$90,000 $0 $90,000
CATIE COULTER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ERIN KELLEY TREASURER 2.00
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
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
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