The Art Of Tru Light Inc is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P73) the organization is classified as: Group Homes, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Art Of Tru Light Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Art Of Tru 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 12/2020, Art Of Tru Light Inc generated $458.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $618.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRANQUIL WATERS SERVES CHILDREN WHO FOR A MULTITUDE OF REASONS CAN NO LONGER LIVE WITHIN A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRANQUIL WATERS HOUSES CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AGES 8 TO 18 IN THREE GROUP HOMES. IN 2020, WE PROVIDED 42 CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sheila Dillard-Taylor Exec.director | Officer | 40 | $111,552 |
Dawn Coats President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marvin Lee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheryl Monicer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $465,130 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $465,130 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,847 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $458,074 |
| 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. | $122,192 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $262,733 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,083 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,850 |
| 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 | $1,062 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,616 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,288 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $400 |
| Insurance | $39,819 |
| All other expenses | $10,805 |
| Total functional expenses | $618,777 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,923 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $237,923 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,812 |
| 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 | $55,741 |
| Other liabilities | $152,370 |
| Total liabilities | $237,923 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $237,923 |