Civic Intelligence

Shine Project Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 46-4071119

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization Profiletheshineprojectfoundation.org
4021 Layang Layang Cir Apt CCarlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 994-7080

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2025

Net Margin

35th percentile

-2.9%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-7.6%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-63%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$8,526

Down $702 (-7.6%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$8,526

Down $702 (-7.6%) from 2024

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Down

$24,454

Down $41,293 (-63%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$25,156

Down $56,750 (-69%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$702

Up $15,457 (+96%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $8,218Net Assets 2022: $6102022Assets 2023: $12,507Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $12,5072023Assets 2024: $9,228Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $9,2282024Assets 2025: $8,526Net Assets 2025: $8,5262025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$8,526
Liabilities-
Net Assets$8,526
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $62,787Expenses 2022: $62,177Net Income 2022: $6102022Revenue 2023: $91,634Expenses 2023: $79,127Net Income 2023: $12,5072023Revenue 2024: $65,747Expenses 2024: $81,906Net Income 2024: -$16,1592024Revenue 2025: $24,454Expenses 2025: $25,156Net Income 2025: -$7022025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$24,454
Expenses$25,156
Net Income-$702
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 7, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$24,454
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Shine Project Foundation a 501c3 nonprofit in Carlsbad California focuses on connecting families with special needs individuals to their local communities through partnerships with businesses and organizations. Our mission is to create inclusive opportunities and special enrichment events tailored to children teens and young adults with special needs. Through our signature events we offer families a welcoming environment where they can participate and shine without any cost.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ABLE TO PROVIDE A FREE SAFE BEACH EVENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES WITH SURFING INSTRUCTION PEER-LED GAMES ON THE BEACH CATERED FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND GOODIE BAGS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.$0$20,712
A FREE WELLNESS AND SELF-CARE EVENT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND ADULTS. WELLNESS AND FITNESS CLASS SELF-CARE TIPS FACILITATED BY A PROFESSIONAL CATERED FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND GOODIE BAG.$0$0
FREE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL WITH PEER-LED HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE BAR JUMPY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SANTA AND GIFT OUTREACH FOR MULTIPLE FAMILIES.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cheryl WilliamsPresidentPT$0--
Rob WilliamsVice PresidentPT$0--
Stacy BeginSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shine Project Foundation
EIN
46-4071119
Address
4021 LAYANG LAYANG CIR APT C, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

Signing Officer

Name
Cheryl Williams
Title
Executive Director and President
Phone
7769947080
Signed
2026-04-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
A Walker Project LLC
Address
526 N KENT ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
Preparer
Chrstine Walker
Phone
5059304335
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Information Technology, $7458| Insurance, $1507| Program Expenses, $10345|”

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,526
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$8,526
Revenue
$24,454
Expenses
$25,156
Net income
-$702
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.53$8.53$24.5$25.2$0.70
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.23$0.00$9.23$65.7$81.9$16.2
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.5$0.00$12.5$91.6$79.1$12.5
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.22$0.61$62.8$62.2$0.61