Civic Intelligence

Light Africa

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 45-4815027

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jul 12, 2019

Organization Profilelightafrica.org
PO Box 2411Rocklin, CA 95677

(916) 945-1366

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

25th percentile

-6.9%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$122,419

Down $92,257 (-43%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$82,419

Down $57,257 (-41%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$40,000

Down $35,000 (-47%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$831,498

Up $231,694 (+39%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$888,755

Up $397,258 (+81%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$57,257

Down $165,564 (-153%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2013: $3,798Liabilities 2013: $3,3852013Assets 2014: $32,907Liabilities 2014: $58,404Net Assets 2014: -$25,4972014Assets 2015: $34,276Liabilities 2015: $32,910Net Assets 2015: $1,3662015Assets 2016: $31,057Liabilities 2016: $27,807Net Assets 2016: $3,2502016Assets 2017: $214,676Liabilities 2017: $75,000Net Assets 2017: $139,6762017Assets 2018: $122,419Liabilities 2018: $40,000Net Assets 2018: $82,4192018Assets 2019: $211,010Liabilities 2019: $70,000Net Assets 2019: $141,0102019Assets 2020: $108,703Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $108,7032020Assets 2021: $95,680Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $95,6802021Assets 2022: $85,091Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $85,0912022Assets 2023: $223,274Liabilities 2023: $100,000Net Assets 2023: $123,2742023Assets 2024: $141,395Liabilities 2024: $70,000Net Assets 2024: $71,3952024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$122,419
Liabilities$40,000
Net Assets$82,419
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $94,078Expenses 2013: $93,953Net Income 2013: $1252013Revenue 2014: $218,634Expenses 2014: $230,766Net Income 2014: -$12,1322014Revenue 2015: $606,057Expenses 2015: $604,691Net Income 2015: $1,3662015Revenue 2016: $383,462Expenses 2016: $386,681Net Income 2016: -$3,2192016Revenue 2017: $599,804Expenses 2017: $491,497Net Income 2017: $108,3072017Revenue 2018: $831,498Expenses 2018: $888,755Net Income 2018: -$57,2572018Revenue 2019: $875,706Expenses 2019: $817,115Net Income 2019: $58,5912019Revenue 2020: $864,732Expenses 2020: $897,039Net Income 2020: -$32,3072020Revenue 2021: $680,319Expenses 2021: $693,342Net Income 2021: -$13,0232021Revenue 2022: $676,861Expenses 2022: $687,450Net Income 2022: -$10,5892022Revenue 2023: $852,979Expenses 2023: $814,796Net Income 2023: $38,1832023Revenue 2024: $945,821Expenses 2024: $997,700Net Income 2024: -$51,8792024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$831,498
Expenses$888,755
Net Income-$57,257
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jul 12, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$831,498
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide educational opportunity for the children of Uganda and meet their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Provide individual child suppport. Build and run schools. Provide vocational training. Church planting and support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$139,676$82,419▼ $57,257
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$80,281$63,360▼ $16,921
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$134,395$59,059▼ $75,336
Loans From Officers Directors$40,000$40,000→ $0
Total Assets$214,676$122,419▼ $92,257
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$35,000--
Total Liabilities$75,000$40,000▼ $35,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$139,676$82,419▼ $57,257
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$214,676$122,419▼ $92,257

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$60,211$40,140$100,351
Equipment$3,149-$3,149
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James TeiraPresident
David HightowerDirector
Virgil BrownDirector
Larry SlusserCEO
Michael FedrigoSecretary
Thomas J HallTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$831,498
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$831,498
Change in Net Assets
$-57,257
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$726,654
Other Expenses$162,101
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$726,654--$726,654
All Other Expenses-$59,344-$59,344
Travel-$47,890-$47,890
Depreciation Depletion-$20,070-$20,070
Fees for Services Legal-$13,904-$13,904
Insurance-$11,093-$11,093
Other Expenses-$1,394-$1,394
Occupancy-$450-$450
Total Functional Expenses$726,654$162,101$0$888,755
International Activity

International Compliance

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
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,000$40,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Organizations governing body reviewed Form 990 before it was filed.”

Officer director etc mailing address Part VI line 9

“Larry Slusser, CEO, 465 Cody Drive, Lakewood, CO 80226James Teira, President, PO Box 31147, Clock Tower, Kampala, UgandaMichael Fedrigo, Secretary, 8170 Freska Lake Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321David Hightower, Director, 4425 W Azure Teal Lane, Eagle, ID 83616Virgil Brown, Director, 2492 Canterbury Lane, Simi Valley, CA 93063”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members are required to review yearly all governing documents, including Light Africas Conflict of Interest Policy.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Light Africa makes all governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Light Africa
EIN
45-4815027
Address
PO Box 2411, Rocklin, CA 95677

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas J Hall
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9169451366
Signed
2019-07-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Alpha Tax Services
Address
1404 BROWN TRAIL STE A, Bedford, TX 76022
Preparer
Julius Sonko
Phone
8172800550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Listing of other expenses is shown on Overflow Statement, page 2.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$122,419
Liabilities
$40,000
Net assets
$82,419
Revenue
$831,498
Expenses
$888,755
Net income
-$57,257
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.70$0.71$9.46$9.98$0.52
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.23$1.00$1.23$8.53$8.15$0.38
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.85$0.00$0.85$6.77$6.87$0.11
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.96$0.00$0.96$6.80$6.93$0.13
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.09$0.00$1.09$8.65$8.97$0.32
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.11$0.70$1.41$8.76$8.17$0.59
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.40$0.82$8.31$8.89$0.57
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.15$0.75$1.40$6.00$4.91$1.08
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.28$0.03$3.83$3.87$0.03
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.33$0.01$6.06$6.05$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.58$0.25$2.19$2.31$0.12
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.94$0.94$0.00