Shining Light Inc
- Assets
- $135.9k
- Revenue
- $424.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Annville, PA
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1847018
Organization Overview
Shining Light Inc is located in Annville, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (O55) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Religious Leadership, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Shining Light Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shining Light Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Shining Light Inc generated $424.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $407.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE UNLOCK HUMAN POTENTIAL IN AMERICAS PRISONS BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH ARTS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021 SHINING LIGHT PILOTED THE SHINING LIGHT ACADEMY (SLA). IT IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED RE-ENTRY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO LOWER RECIDIVISM. THE SLA FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING PARTICIPANTS AND PRISON ENVIRONMENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND PRACTICE PROSOCIAL MINDSETS, BEHAVIORS, AND ASSOCIATIONS. THE SLA INCORPORATES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATION OF RESEARCH TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE AND ENGAGING PROGRAMMING PRIMARILY THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING. IN ADDITION, THE SLA IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CONTINUITY OF CARE BY PROVIDING GRADUATES WITH SOCIAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR INCARCERATION AND UPON THEIR RELEASE BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT, GRADUATES ARE ABLE TO BE MORE SUCCESSFUL AS THEY ENGAGE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, IN EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS, AND WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES AT LARGE.PILOTS OF THE SLA WERE CONDUCTED IN 2 PRISONS IN NORTH DAKOTA, ONE PRISON IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND ONE PRISON IN OHIO WITH 54 PARTICIPANTS COMPLETING ONE COMPONENT OF THE SLA IN 2021. THE SHINING LIGHT NEWSLETTER STARTED IN 2020 EXPANDED INTO A 24-PAGE MAGAZINE IN 2021. NAMED THE LOOP THE BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE PROMOTES POSITIVE INTERACTION AMONG PEOPLE IN PRISONS WHO WANT TO ENGAGE IN CONSTRUCTIVE INFORMATION, ACTIVITIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS DURING THEIR INCARCERATION. DESIGNED AS AN ONGOING CONVERSATION BETWEEN INCARCERATED PARTICIPANTS, RETURNED CITIZENS, AND STAFF OF SHINING LIGHT, CONTENT IS FOCUSED ON REINFORCING THE EVIDENCE-BASED PERSPECTIVES, TOOLS, AND SKILLS OF ALL SHINING LIGHT PROGRAMMING. AS OF DECEMBER 2021 841 INDIVIDUALS SUBSCRIBED TO THE MAGAZINE AND 1,500 MORE WERE MAILED IN BULK TO 60 PRISONS IN 8 STATES. SHINING LIGHTS CONTENT ON ELECTRONIC TABLETS WAS EXPANDED IN 2021. SLS CREATIVE PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES, ARTIST NETWORK, AND EXPERIENCE IN ATTRACTING PRISON AUDIENCES HAVE EQUIPPED SL TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, GROWTH-ORIENTED CONTENT THAT ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS IN PRISON ON THIS NEW AND RAPIDLY EVOLVING TOOL. CURRENTLY, OUR INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE (THE LOOP), CREATIVE LABS, AND COLLABORATIVE ARTS PROJECTS ARE GETTING VIEWED BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN PRISON DAILY AND GAINING LOTS OF ATTENTION FROM COMPANIES SEEKING UNIQUE CONTENT.IN 2021 CONTENT AVAILABILITY INCREASED FROM 5,000+ TABLETS IN NYC DOC (JANUARY) TO 60,000+ TABLETS IN NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO & SC. PARTNERSHIPS HAVE BEEN ARRANGED WITH 4 TABLET & SOFTWARE COMPANIES AND VARIOUS STATE ADMINISTRATORS TO EXPAND THE DISTRIBUTION & USAGE OF SL CONTENT. ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS TO SAFELY AND MEANINGFULLY CONNECT WITH TABLET USERS WERE ALSO EXPLORED
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey L Bohn Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Barbara J Bohn Sec/treas | Officer | 24 | $0 |
Sue Allwein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Kreamer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leona Brandwene Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edmund Duffy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $53,642 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $370,937 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $424,579 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $44 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $424,623 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,772 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,886 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $257,998 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,447 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,464 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,717 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,149 |
| Information technology | $4,383 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,005 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,331 |
| Insurance | $12,190 |
| All other expenses | $1,250 |
| Total functional expenses | $407,679 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,878 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,001 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $135,879 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,303 |
| Total liabilities | $2,303 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $133,576 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $135,879 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Shining Light Inc has recieved totaling $60,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eden Bridge Foundation Lancaster, PA PURPOSE: DONATION TO MINISTRY | $50,000 |
Triangle Community Foundation Durham, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
John A And Margaret Post Foundation Inc Mt Bethel, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Coalition For Christian Outreach Pittsburgh, PA | $24,696,171 | $12,325,655 |
Catholic Youth Org Of Mercer County Inc Trenton, NJ | $6,622,338 | $6,629,865 |
Youth For Christ Usa Inc Columbus, OH | $11,050,772 | $6,519,038 |
Alliance For Decision Education Inc Bala Cynwyd, PA | $2,002,482 | $3,505,595 |
The Center That C A R E S Children Adult Recreational And Pittsburgh, PA | $3,747,576 | $2,450,732 |
Bronfman Youth Fellowships In Israel Inc New York, NY | $984,006 | $2,136,263 |
Project Extreme Lawrence, NY | $1,424,331 | $2,267,205 |
Child Evangelism Fellowship Of Pa Inc Mifflintown, PA | $910,349 | $2,080,219 |
Youth For Christ Usa Inc Halfmoon, NY | $3,427,160 | $2,127,989 |
Youth For Christ Usa Inc Cleveland, OH | $1,457,267 | $1,791,021 |
Youth With A Mission Lancaster Ephrata, PA | $1,114,310 | $1,770,054 |
Youth For Christ Usa Inc Baltimore, MD | $949,848 | $1,751,597 |