SHINING ABILITIES

EIN: 883007606 501(c)(3) Human Services

LAKE VILLA, IL

Total Revenue
$329,779
Total Expenses
$294,317
Total Assets
$177,138
Net Assets
$176,201
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JANICE SIMPSON
Phone
2243725012
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SHINING ABILITIES, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $330K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $294K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUILDING LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $62,081
Program Service Revenue $209,613
Investment Income $260
Other Revenue $57,825
TOTAL REVENUE $329,779

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $166,106
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $294,317
Other Expenses $128,211
TOTAL EXPENSES $294,317

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $329,779 $282,760 +0.2%
Expenses $294,317 $186,398 +0.6%
Net Income $35,462 $96,362 -0.6%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
10
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
$94,160
Total Directors
7
$94,160
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA FINDLEY TREASURER 40.00
Officer Director
$47,080 $0 $47,080
JANICE SIMPSON PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$47,080 $0 $47,080
DOUG BUNDY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA CALMEYER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC DOLENCE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY MATTEI SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB POGOSE BOARD MEMBER N/A
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 $329,779 $294,317 $177,138 $35,462
2024 No data No data No data No data
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