Light Matters Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. Light Matters Foundation 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 12/2018, Light Matters Foundation generated $666.0 in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.1k during the year ending 12/2018. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2018
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR EXPENSES TO PURSUE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE WHICH IS TO IMPROVE THE DAILY LIVES OF POOR RURAL FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SOLAR LIGHTS AND REPLACING THE DIRTY, DANGEROUS, AN POLLUTING KEROSENE LAMPS IN THEIR HOMES WHICH IS BOTH SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE IN NATURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Krish K Krishnan Director & P | 0 | $0 | |
Suma Krishnan Director & T | 0 | $0 | |
Deborah Meshulam Director & S | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $666 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $666 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $12 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $27 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $9,105 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $159,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $168,105 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,619 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,619 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Light Matters Foundation has awarded $159,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
DERMATOLOGY STANFORD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DONATION | $150,000 |
DYSTROPHIC EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA PURPOSE: DONATION | $9,000 |