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Empowered by Light Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 45-2440266

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 10, 2022

Organization ProfileEMPOWEREDBYLIGHT.ORG
21 Bayview AveLarkspur, CA 94939

(415) 488-7031

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

96th percentile

81%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$75,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

99th percentile

471%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

584%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,160,687

Up $1,782,199 (+471%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,160,687

Up $1,782,199 (+471%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,198,025

Up $1,876,584 (+584%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$415,826

Up $56,158 (+16%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,782,199

Up $1,820,426 (+4762%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2012: $129,086Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $100,785Liabilities 2013: $11,1372013Assets 2014: $83,101Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $83,1012014Assets 2015: $135,371Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $435,756Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $435,7562016Assets 2017: $515,183Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $515,1832017Assets 2018: $623,041Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $623,0412018Assets 2019: $416,715Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $416,7152019Assets 2020: $378,488Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $378,4882020Assets 2021: $2,160,687Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,160,6872021Assets 2022: $1,954,637Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,954,6372022Assets 2023: $1,599,398Liabilities 2023: $475,002Net Assets 2023: $1,124,3962023Assets 2024: $1,344,657Liabilities 2024: $2Net Assets 2024: $1,344,6552024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$2,160,687
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,160,687
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2012: $85,289Expenses 2012: $63,965Net Income 2012: $21,3242012Revenue 2013: $128,102Expenses 2013: $156,403Net Income 2013: -$28,3012013Revenue 2014: $40,107Expenses 2014: $47,792Net Income 2014: -$7,6852014Revenue 2015: $167,012Expenses 2015: $114,742Net Income 2015: $52,2702015Revenue 2016: $566,026Expenses 2016: $265,641Net Income 2016: $300,3852016Revenue 2017: $311,346Expenses 2017: $231,919Net Income 2017: $79,4272017Revenue 2018: $740,429Expenses 2018: $632,571Net Income 2018: $107,8582018Revenue 2019: $153,074Expenses 2019: $359,400Net Income 2019: -$206,3262019Revenue 2020: $321,441Expenses 2020: $359,668Net Income 2020: -$38,2272020Revenue 2021: $2,198,025Expenses 2021: $415,826Net Income 2021: $1,782,1992021Revenue 2022: $584,815Expenses 2022: $802,138Net Income 2022: -$217,3232022Revenue 2023: $605,909Expenses 2023: $436,150Net Income 2023: $169,7592023Revenue 2024: $1,085,926Expenses 2024: $865,667Net Income 2024: $220,2592024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,198,025
Expenses$415,826
Net Income$1,782,199
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$2,198,025
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Building a sustainable renewable energy business model

Empowered by light is a mission-driven organization empowering vulnerable communities on the frontlines of climate change, wildlife loss and environmental devastation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$378,488$2,160,687▲ $1,782,199
Total Assets$378,488$2,160,687▲ $1,782,199
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$378,488$2,160,687▲ $1,782,199
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$378,488$2,160,687▲ $1,782,199
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$378,488$2,160,687▲ $1,782,199
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Moira HanesExecutive DiPT$75,000$75,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patrick CraneChair
Ellen MorrisDirector
George Gund IvDirector
Jodie VanhornDirector
Leilani MunterDirector
Manuel OffenbergSecretary
Marcellus KrapelsTreasurer/co
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,197,801
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$224
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,197,801
Change in Net Assets
$1,782,199

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$85,992Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$26,280Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$112,272-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$314,709
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$101,117
Total Fundraising Expense$23,903
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$86,367-$86,367
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$37,500$22,500$15,000$75,000
Other Expenses$21,104--$21,104
Payroll Taxes$8,562$5,137$3,425$17,124
Advertising-$7,500$2,416$9,916
Other Employee Benefits$4,497$2,698$1,798$8,993
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,328-$5,328
Office Expenses-$3,013-$3,013
Insurance$1,042$1,560-$2,602
All Other Expenses-$1,507$953$2,460
Fees for Services Other$778$837$311$1,926
Total Functional Expenses$255,476$136,447$23,903$415,826
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$79,467

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AsiaProgram ServicesSolar Energy Project--$31,370
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesSolar Energy Project--$25,330
BrazilProgram ServicesSolar Energy Project--$22,767
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Reviewed by ed prior to filing”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empowered by Light
EIN
45-2440266
Phone
4154887031
Address
21 BAYVIEW AVE, LARKSPUR, CA 94939

Signing Officer

Name
Moira Hanes
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4154887031
Signed
2022-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patrick Crane
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Bridgewater Certified Public Accountants
Address
1299 4TH ST STE 500, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3031
Preparer
Sheri Neuman
Phone
4155285400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Despite continued restrictions and safety concerns on travel due to covid- 19 and constraints on supply chains across industries, empowered by light continued to install solar and energy storage systems to support underserved communities around the world.”

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Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,160,687
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,160,687
Revenue
$2,198,025
Expenses
$415,826
Net income
$1,782,199
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.34$1.09$0.87$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.48$1.12$0.61$0.44$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.00$1.95$0.58$0.80$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.00$2.16$2.20$0.42$1.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.32$0.36$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.15$0.36$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.74$0.63$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.00$0.52$0.31$0.23$0.08
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.57$0.27$0.30
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.17$0.11$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.04$0.05$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.13$0.16$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.09$0.06$0.02