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Be a Light Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 84-4745548

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 07, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.BE-A-LIGHT.ORG
PO Box 161328Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-9998

(407) 383-5021

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-5.4%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

9.8%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$46,230

Down $13,958 (-23%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$40,148

Down $9,794 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$6,082

Down $4,164 (-41%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$182,043

Up $16,233 (+9.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$191,837

Up $62,882 (+49%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$9,794

Down $46,649 (-127%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $60,188Liabilities 2023: $10,246Net Assets 2023: $49,9422023Assets 2024: $46,230Liabilities 2024: $6,082Net Assets 2024: $40,1482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$46,230
Liabilities$6,082
Net Assets$40,148
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $165,810Expenses 2023: $128,955Net Income 2023: $36,8552023Revenue 2024: $182,043Expenses 2024: $191,837Net Income 2024: -$9,7942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$182,043
Expenses$191,837
Net Income-$9,794
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$201,461
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire, motivate, and educate disadvantaged or at-risk youth and young adults coming from marginalized communities by providing access to family support services, continuing education, tutoring, and career development programs.

To inspire, motivate, and educate disadvantaged or at-risk youth and young adults

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$60,188$46,230▼ $13,958
Total Assets$60,188$46,230▼ $13,958
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,246$6,082▼ $4,164
Total Liabilities$10,246$6,082▼ $4,164
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$49,942$40,148▼ $9,794
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$49,942$40,148▼ $9,794
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$60,188$46,230▼ $13,958
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tameka SimonsVice PresidentFT$30,000$30,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anfernee SimonsPresident
Christine Kimbrough WatkinsDirector
Dr Thurman E Webb JrDirector
Maestro LightfordDirector
Melody JonesDirector
Ronda AkinsDirector
William Simons JrDirector
Carissa SimpsonDirector - Term
Kadijah CarterSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$201,461
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-19,418
All Other Contributions
$167,325
Change in Net Assets
$-9,794
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$84,310
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$75,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$32,527
Total Fundraising Expense$11,853
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$52,151--$52,151
Grants to Domestic Orgs$40,000--$40,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$35,000--$35,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,000$3,000$3,000$30,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,455-$10,455
Advertising--$8,600$8,600
Office Expenses-$6,247-$6,247
Travel$3,608--$3,608
Insurance-$3,249-$3,249
Payroll Taxes$2,021$253$253$2,527
Total Functional Expenses$156,780$23,204$11,853$191,837
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ai Math LLCOcoee, FL501(c)(3)Tutoring Grant$15,000
Oak Wood UniversityHuntsville, AL-Scholarship$15,000
Fh Jenkins PrepatoryNashville, TN501(c)(3)Tutoring Grant$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,418
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Top Golf$34,136-$11,350-
Total Events$34,136-$19,418$-19,418
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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 A, Line 2

“Anfernee simons, tameka simons, kadijah carter and william simons jr - family relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A draft copy of form 990 is prepared by an outside cpa firm and provided to management for review and approval. Once form 990 is finalized, a copy is distributed to all board members prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Be a Light Inc
EIN
84-4745548
Phone
4073835021
Address
PO BOX 161328, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714-9998

Signing Officer

Name
Tameka Simons
Title
Vice President
Phone
4073835021
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tameka Simons
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
1
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd
Address
455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR SUITE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Preparer
Chris I Georgiou
Phone
3126707444
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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$46,230
Liabilities
$6,082
Net assets
$40,148
Revenue
$182,043
Expenses
$191,837
Net income
-$9,794
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.06$0.40$1.82$1.92$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.10$0.50$1.66$1.29$0.37
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