Civic Intelligence

We Are Light

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-2043015

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 14, 2017

Organization Profilewearelight.org
843 N TrippChicago, IL 60651

(773) 209-2108

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

96th percentile

73%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2016

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

$10,311

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Net Assets

$10,311

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Liabilities

$0

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

$14,090

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$3,779

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$10,311

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2016: $10,311Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $10,3112016Assets 2017: $5,918Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $5,9182017Assets 2018: $3,709Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $3,7092018

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2016

Assets$10,311
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$10,311
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2016: $14,090Expenses 2016: $3,779Net Income 2016: $10,3112016Revenue 2017: $10,530Expenses 2017: $14,923Net Income 2017: -$4,3932017Revenue 2018: $13,903Expenses 2018: $16,112Net Income 2018: -$2,2092018

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2016

Revenue$14,090
Expenses$3,779
Net Income$10,311
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$14,090
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To nurture the abilities, gifts, and talents of individuals and families to thrive and grow beyond the effects of poverty.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
2016 was the foundational year for our organization. We began collecting contributions from members and begin to purchase audio/video equipment.$0$3,778
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Demetrius BrooksChief Executive OfficerPT$0--
Marshawn FeltusPresidentPT$0--
Janel BookerChief Financial OfficerPT$0--
Aniki CoatesSecretaryPT$0--
Tina FordOfficer-$0--
Darius RobinsonOfficer-$0--
Marcus WarrenVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
We Are Light
EIN
46-2043015
Phone
7732092108
Address
843 N Tripp, Chicago, IL 60651

Signing Officer

Name
Janel Booker
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
7732092108
Signed
2017-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Booker Financial Services
Address
8701 S Mozart Ave Unit 4, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Preparer
Janel Booker
Phone
7732092108
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,311
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10,311
Revenue
$14,090
Expenses
$3,779
Net income
$10,311
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.71$0.00$3.71$13.9$16.1$2.21
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.92$0.00$5.92$10.5$14.9$4.39
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.3$0.00$10.3$14.1$3.78$10.3