Civic Intelligence

Guiding Light Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-1363007

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 13, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.GLBAYAREA.ORG
732 Omega CTSan Jose, CA 95127

(408) 768-4661

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

90th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

77th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

46%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,595,745

Up $270,360 (+20%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,594,069

Up $271,076 (+20%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,676

Down $716 (-30%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$533,765

Up $166,927 (+46%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$278,688

Up $66,654 (+31%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$255,077

Up $100,273 (+65%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $46,290Net Assets 2013: $46,2902013Assets 2014: $57,969Net Assets 2014: $57,9692014Assets 2015: $66,124Net Assets 2015: $66,1242015Assets 2016: $79,267Net Assets 2016: $79,2672016Assets 2017: $97,510Net Assets 2017: $97,5102017Assets 2018: $198,258Net Assets 2018: $188,4292018Assets 2019: $331,236Liabilities 2019: $1Net Assets 2019: $331,2352019Assets 2020: $662,580Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $662,5802020Assets 2021: $1,168,240Liabilities 2021: $51Net Assets 2021: $1,168,1892021Assets 2022: $1,325,385Liabilities 2022: $2,392Net Assets 2022: $1,322,9932022Assets 2023: $1,595,745Liabilities 2023: $1,676Net Assets 2023: $1,594,0692023Assets 2024: $1,910,944Liabilities 2024: $456Net Assets 2024: $1,910,4882024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,595,745
Liabilities$1,676
Net Assets$1,594,069
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2013: $68,192Expenses 2013: $21,902Net Income 2013: $46,2902013Revenue 2014: $54,619Expenses 2014: $42,940Net Income 2014: $11,6792014Revenue 2015: $60,575Expenses 2015: $52,420Net Income 2015: $8,1552015Revenue 2016: $77,504Expenses 2016: $64,361Net Income 2016: $13,1432016Revenue 2017: $83,091Expenses 2017: $64,848Net Income 2017: $18,2432017Revenue 2018: $157,427Expenses 2018: $66,508Net Income 2018: $90,9192018Revenue 2019: $205,004Expenses 2019: $82,135Net Income 2019: $122,8692019Revenue 2020: $424,421Expenses 2020: $102,086Net Income 2020: $322,3352020Revenue 2021: $680,160Expenses 2021: $239,932Net Income 2021: $440,2282021Revenue 2022: $366,838Expenses 2022: $212,034Net Income 2022: $154,8042022Revenue 2023: $533,765Expenses 2023: $278,688Net Income 2023: $255,0772023Revenue 2024: $520,851Expenses 2024: $258,848Net Income 2024: $262,0032024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$533,765
Expenses$278,688
Net Income$255,077
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$533,765
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Allah guides to His light whom He wills (Quran 24:35) This verse is the inspiration behind our name, Guiding Light. Our mission is to illuminate a path to Allah (God) with the light of the holy Quran and the radiant Sunnah (prophetic tradition).

Mission / Objectives Guiding Light aims to provide a space where individuals are able to strengthen their bond with Allah (God), understanding & implementing the word of Allah (God) and the traditions of the final Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah (God) be upon him).In addition, Guiding Light works to strengthen the social fabric of the western Muslim community by providing a religiously inspired gathering space for Muslims of all ages and backgrounds.Achievements2019, our seventh year in operation, was filled with continued progressive growth. 1) Hifdh Program: In September 2014, we began a full-time Hifdh (memorization of the Quran) program at Guiding Light. We currently have ten full-time students who attend Monday to Friday . In addition we have now graduated some of our students from the program and continue to graduate 3 students on an average a year. (subject to successful memorization)2) Maktab Program (Quran Classes): Our weekday evening Quran recitation classes for childr

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$649,239$925,859▲ $276,620
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$337,238$298,178▼ $39,060
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,000$3,000▼ $6,000
Intangible Assets$1,535$2,752▲ $1,217
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,325,385$1,595,745▲ $270,360
Other Assets Total$328,373$365,956▲ $37,583
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,392$1,676▼ $716
Total Liabilities$2,392$1,676▼ $716
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,322,993$1,594,069▲ $271,076
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,322,993$1,594,069▲ $271,076
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,325,385$1,595,745▲ $270,360

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$581,401$56,342$637,743
Land$341,600-$341,600
Other Land Buildings$2,156$7,637$9,793
Leasehold Improvements$702$1,840$2,542
Other Assets Org$1--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tahir AnwarPresident
Abdurrahman AnwarBoard Member
Shamira AhmedBoard Member
Ilyas AnwarDirector
Mudassar JamilSecretary
Faheem ChiyaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$476,715
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$57,050
All Other Contributions
$436,624
Change in Net Assets
$255,077
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$150,802
Other Expenses$127,886
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$87,750--$87,750
Other Employee Benefits$63,052--$63,052
Occupancy$27,500--$27,500
Depreciation Depletion$24,377--$24,377
All Other Expenses$15,992--$15,992
Office Expenses$14,808--$14,808
Other Expenses$7,153--$7,153
Fees for Services Other$5,835--$5,835
Fees for Services Management$5,241--$5,241
Conferences and Meetings$1,750--$1,750
Fees for Services Accounting$1,600--$1,600
Fees for Services Legal$55--$55
Advertising$10--$10
Total Functional Expenses$278,688$0$0$278,688
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Cr Card$1,676
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Guiding Light Academy
EIN
46-1363007
Phone
4087684661
Address
732 OMEGA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95127

Signing Officer

Name
Tahir Anwar
Title
President
Signed
2024-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Smart Accounting & Tax Solutions
Address
38930 Blacow Rd Ste C, Fremont, CA 94536
Preparer
Udai B Singh
Phone
5107428400
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,595,745
Liabilities
$1,676
Net assets
$1,594,069
Revenue
$533,765
Expenses
$278,688
Net income
$255,077
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.91$0.00$1.91$0.52$0.26$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.00$1.59$0.53$0.28$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.32$0.37$0.21$0.15
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.00$1.17$0.68$0.24$0.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.42$0.10$0.32
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.21$0.08$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.19$0.16$0.07$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.10$0.08$0.06$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.06$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.07$0.06$0.05$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.06$0.05$0.04$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.05$0.07$0.02$0.05