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Knowledge Is Light Foundation Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-2059824

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 31, 2023

Organization Profileknowledgeislightfoundation.org
Donnas Cove Dr Ste 2019Smyrna, GA 30080

(770) 866-1738

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

75th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-2.5%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-83%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,020

Down $26 (-2.5%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$1,346

Up $300 (+29%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,200

Down $5,800 (-83%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$900

Down $9,054 (-91%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$300

Up $3,254 (+110%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$8.0K$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $502020Assets 2021: $1,046Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,0462021Assets 2022: $1,020Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,3462022Assets 2023: $2,000Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,5202023Assets 2024: $2,000Net Assets 2024: $2,0002024Assets 2025: $1,010Net Assets 2025: $1,0102025

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,020
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,346
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KRevenue 2020: $200Expenses 2020: $150Net Income 2020: $502020Revenue 2021: $7,000Expenses 2021: $9,954Net Income 2021: -$2,9542021Revenue 2022: $1,200Expenses 2022: $900Net Income 2022: $3002022Revenue 2023: $6,500Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $6,5002023Revenue 2024: $12,300Expenses 2024: $12,300Net Income 2024: $02024Revenue 2025: $500Expenses 2025: $1,490Net Income 2025: -$9902025

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,200
Expenses$900
Net Income$300
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 31, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,200
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The knowledge is light foundation is a gambian based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering orphans and underprivileged children to reach their full potential through islamic studies. Our foundation will strive to foster an environment of trust and compassion in order to fulfill our goals. We know that miracles happen when you bring together those who have, with those who are less fortunate.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CHARITY BOOKS-$920
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
EBRIMA HYDARACEOPT$0--
MARIAMA MBALLOWDirectorPT$0--
SAIHOU CEESAYDirectorPT$0--
ADAMA MBALLOWSecretryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Knowledge Is Light Foundation Inc
EIN
82-2059824
Phone
7708661738
Address
DONNAS COVE DR STE 2019, SMYRNA, GA 30080

Signing Officer

Name
Ebrima Hydara
Title
CEO
Phone
7708661738
Signed
2023-05-31

Preparer

Firm
Dynamic Information Technology
Address
4820 AUSTELL ROAD, SUITE B, AUSTELL, GA 30106
Preparer
James C Ujah
Phone
7708739426
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 16

“1) other expenses books for charity purpose amount 900”

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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,020
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,346
Revenue
$1,200
Expenses
$900
Net income
$300
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$1.01$0.50$1.49$0.99
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$2.00$12.3$12.3$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.00$7.52$6.50$0.00$6.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.35$1.20$0.90$0.30
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.00$1.05$7.00$9.95$2.95
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20$0.15$0.05