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Shine Your Light Attn Laurie Gardner

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 36-4814935

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization Profileshineyourlight.life
2255 Madison StreetCambria, CA 93428

(510) 206-8438

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

24th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$20,265

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 34.7% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$4,973

Down $18,476 (-79%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$4,521

Down $2,972 (-40%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$452

Down $15,504 (-97%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Down

$58,415

Down $153,071 (-72%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$64,990

Down $136,312 (-68%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$6,575

Down $16,759 (-165%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2016: $2,494Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,4942016Assets 2019: $11,979Liabilities 2019: $6,241Net Assets 2019: $5,7382019Assets 2020: $6,285Liabilities 2020: $8,976Net Assets 2020: -$2,6912020Assets 2021: $23,449Liabilities 2021: $15,956Net Assets 2021: $7,4932021Assets 2025: $4,973Liabilities 2025: $452Net Assets 2025: $4,5212025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,973
Liabilities$452
Net Assets$4,521
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2016: $52,197Expenses 2016: $49,703Net Income 2016: $2,4942016Revenue 2019: $62,688Expenses 2019: $62,357Net Income 2019: $3312019Revenue 2020: $222,764Expenses 2020: $232,481Net Income 2020: -$9,7172020Revenue 2021: $211,486Expenses 2021: $201,302Net Income 2021: $10,1842021Revenue 2025: $58,415Expenses 2025: $64,990Net Income 2025: -$6,5752025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$58,415
Expenses$64,990
Net Income-$6,575
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 3, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$58,415
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SYL is an educational nonprofit supporting leadership development and personal growth. We offer coaching, training, and keynote speaking. Our philosophy is "FOR EACH ONE, REACH ONE": Using funds from donations and purchased services, we gift free (Cont. on Schedule O) SYL is an educational nonprofit supporting leadership development and personal growth. We offer coaching, training, and keynote speaking. Our philosophy is "FOR EACH ONE, REACH ONE": Using funds from donations and purchased services, we gift freeor discounted services to those who can't afford them. We passionately believe that everyone, rich or poor, deserves to be the best person and leader they can be.

SYL is an educational nonprofit supporting leadership development and personal growth. SYL is an educational nonprofit supporting leadership development and personal growth. We offer coaching, training, and keynote speaking. Our philosophy is "FOR EACH ONE, REACH ONE": Using funds from donations and purchased services, we gift free or discounted services to those who can't afford them. We passionately believe that everyone, rich or poor, deserves to be the best person and leader they can be.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,483$4,973▼ $6,510
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$11,094$4,521▼ $6,573
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$11,483$4,973▼ $6,510
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$389$452▲ $63
Total Liabilities$389$452▲ $63
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,094$4,521▼ $6,573
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,483$4,973▼ $6,510
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laurie GardnerPresident/CEOPT$20,265$20,265

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rebecca MarguliesBoard Chair
Monica PosinSecretary
Paul BowdenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$16,055
Program Service Revenue
$42,239
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$121
All Other Contributions
$16,055
Change in Net Assets
$-6,575
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$43,049
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,941
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,265--$20,265
Occupancy$13,752--$13,752
Travel$8,211--$8,211
Information Technology$6,112--$6,112
Office Expenses$4,308--$4,308
Fees for Services Other$4,167--$4,167
Fees for Services Accounting$3,350--$3,350
Conferences and Meetings$2,633--$2,633
Payroll Taxes$1,676--$1,676
Advertising$381--$381
Fees for Services Legal$135--$135
Total Functional Expenses$64,990$0$0$64,990
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Current Liabilities$452
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“This 990 was prepared by a tax accountant in MA. After the President/CEO, Laurie Gardner, reviewed the completed Form(s) and related schedules with the tax accountant, all governing board members were provided a complete copy to review before the filing of the tax return(s).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Each year at the SYL annual board meeting, each board director reviews our conflict of interest policy and discloses any conflict they might have. All are required to reread our COI policy and to sign and date their annual disclosure form.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15B

“To determine the compensation for the President/CEO (SYL's only employee to date), the independent directors (NOT including the President/CEO) reviewed extensive comparability data. They reviewed, discussed, voted on, and documented the CEO compensation contemporaneously at a board meeting and in the minutes of that meeting, which included all relevant attachments.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“SYL's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, forms 1023/24, and 990 are available for public inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shine Your Light
EIN
36-4814935
Phone
5102068438
Address
2255 Madison Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Signing Officer

Name
Laurie Gardner
Title
President/CEO
Phone
5102068438
Signed
2026-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laurie Gardner
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Helmsman Financial Strategies Inc
Address
99 S Bedford St Suite 235, Burlington, MA 01803
Preparer
Peter Manning CPA
Phone
7818600999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Rounding Adjustment 2.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0This 990 was prepared by a tax accountant in MA. After the President/CEO, Laurie Gardner, reviewed the completed Form(s) and related schedules with the tax accountant, all governing board members were provided a complete copy to review before the filing of the tax return(s).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Each year at the SYL annual board meeting, each board director reviews our conflict of interest policy and discloses any conflict they might have. All are required to reread our COI policy and to sign and date their annual disclosure form.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2To determine the compensation for the President/CEO (SYL's only employee to date), the independent directors (NOT including the President/CEO) reviewed extensive comparability data. They reviewed, discussed, voted on, and documented the CEO compensation contemporaneously at a board meeting and in the minutes of that meeting, which included all relevant attachments.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3SYL's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, forms 1023/24, and 990 are available for public inspection upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Rounding Adjustment 2.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,973
Liabilities
$452
Net assets
$4,521
Revenue
$58,415
Expenses
$64,990
Net income
-$6,575
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.58$0.65$0.07
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.16$0.07$2.11$2.01$0.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.09$0.03$2.23$2.32$0.10
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.06$0.06$0.63$0.62$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.52$0.50$0.02