GREAT LIGHT TAO

EIN: 562478239 501(c)(3) Religion

ROSEMEAD, CA

Total Revenue
$82,941
Total Expenses
$98,406
Total Assets
$698,319
Net Assets
$698,319
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALICE CHANG
Phone
6268722581
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT LIGHT TAO, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $83K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $98K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

HELP GENERAL PUBLIC CULTIVATED SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH THE STUDY OF TAO RELIGION.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $80,400
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,541
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $82,941

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $85,678
Fundraising Expenses $24,602
Program Expenses $63,964
Other Expenses $12,728
TOTAL EXPENSES $98,406

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $82,941 $85,527 0.0%
Expenses $98,406 $99,315 0.0%
Net Income $-15,465 $-13,788 +0.1%
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
1
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

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
2
$0
Total Directors
1
$79,589
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALICE CHANG Chairman 25.00
Director
$79,589 $0 $79,589
MODESTY CHOU Secretary 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ELVA YANG CHAO CFO 5.00
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
2025 $82,941 $98,406 $698,319 $-15,465
2024 $85,527 $99,315 $718,831 $-13,788
2023 $90,780 $95,475 $732,573 $-4,695
2022 $107,837 $104,906 $737,650 $2,931
2021 $141,829 $143,854 $733,821 $-2,025
2020 $6,385 $107,278 $735,426 $-100,893
2019 $11,670 $104,055 $834,604 $-92,385
2018 $4,317 $82,061 $926,287 $-77,744
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