NIGHTLIGHT CHRISTIAN ADOPTIONS

EIN: 952254634 501(c)(3)

SANTA ANA, CA

Total Revenue
$11,149,904
Total Expenses
$9,878,839
Total Assets
$3,426,682
Net Assets
$2,350,798
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
7146935437
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NIGHTLIGHT CHRISTIAN ADOPTIONS is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $11.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $9.9M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

ADOPTION & HUMANITARIAN SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,723,013 Revenue: $9,191,735

ADOPTION & HUMANITARIAN SERVICES.

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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 $1,958,169
Program Service Revenue $7,501,860
Investment Income $24,143
Other Revenue $1,665,732
TOTAL REVENUE $11,149,904

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $686,251
Salaries & Benefits $5,740,550
Fundraising Expenses $78,471
Program Expenses $7,723,013
Other Expenses $3,452,038
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,878,839

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $11,149,904 $8,753,416 +0.3%
Expenses $9,878,839 $9,479,206 +0.0%
Net Income $1,271,065 $-725,790 -2.8%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
135
Volunteers
20

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
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES LIGHT Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN O'NEILL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL POWERS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERE VANDERWALLE Sec & Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TORREY HARMON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SOWELL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK BLOCK Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD STODDART Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN GOMEZ Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LITTLEWOOD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON STOICA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH SPRAGGINS Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULI WISTOSKY Director 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 $11,149,904 $9,878,839 $3,426,682 $1,271,065
2024 $8,753,416 $9,479,206 $2,885,916 $-725,790
2023 $9,682,759 $10,015,970 $3,521,896 $-333,211
2022 $9,927,031 $9,387,269 $3,750,314 $539,762
2021 $8,666,914 $8,757,101 $2,692,262 $-90,187
2020 $8,005,906 $7,642,507 $2,636,869 $363,399
2019 $7,317,886 $7,058,084 $2,570,766 $259,802
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