Civic Intelligence

We Are Light

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-2043015

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 14, 2018

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.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

9th percentile

-42%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-25%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,918

Down $4,393 (-43%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$5,918

Down $4,393 (-43%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$10,530

Down $3,560 (-25%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$14,923

Up $11,144 (+295%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$4,393

Down $14,704 (-143%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$5,918
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,918
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth19th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$10,530
Expenses$14,923
Net Income-$4,393
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$10,530
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
In 2017 we focused on infrastructure and establishing new programs.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

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 PresidentPT$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
2018-04-14
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
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Software, Audio Video Equipment,Depreciation,”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Audio/Video Equipment”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,918
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,918
Revenue
$10,530
Expenses
$14,923
Net income
-$4,393
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