Civic Intelligence

Start Lighthouse

EIN 85-2137528 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

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234 10th Ave 20603New York, NY 10011
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

7.0%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$99,716

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.9% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

59th percentile

9.9%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$607,537

Up $54,797 (+9.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$9,800

Up $8,012 (+448%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$597,737

Up $46,785 (+8.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$670,867

Down $130,564 (-16%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$624,082

Up $267,572 (+75%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$46,785

Down $398,136 (-89%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $106,031Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $106,0312022Assets 2023: $552,740Liabilities 2023: $1,788Net Assets 2023: $550,9522023Assets 2024: $607,537Liabilities 2024: $9,800Net Assets 2024: $597,7372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$607,537
Liabilities$9,800
Net Assets$597,737
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2021: $35,771Expenses 2021: $24,538Net Income 2021: $11,2332021Revenue 2022: $211,783Expenses 2022: $177,338Net Income 2022: $34,4452022Revenue 2023: $801,431Expenses 2023: $356,510Net Income 2023: $444,9212023Revenue 2024: $670,867Expenses 2024: $624,082Net Income 2024: $46,7852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$670,867
Expenses$624,082
Net Income$46,785
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$607,537
Liabilities
$9,800
Net assets
$597,737
Revenue
$670,867
Expenses
$624,082
Net income
$46,785
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.08$0.10$5.98$6.71$6.24$0.47
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.53$0.02$5.51$8.01$3.57$4.45
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.00$1.06$2.12$1.77$0.34
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.25$0.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$670,867
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Founded nbsp;in nbsp;bronx nbsp;ny nbsp;start nbsp;lighthouse nbsp;is nbsp;a nbsp;501(c)3 nbsp;nonprofit nbsp;dedicated nbsp;to nbsp;advancing nbsp;childhood nbsp;literacy nbsp;through nbsp;a nbsp;social nbsp;justice nbsp;lense nbsp;start nbsp;lighthouse nbsp;addresses nbsp;the nbsp;literacy nbsp;crisis nbsp;with nbsp;a nbsp;three-pronged nbsp;approach nbsp;to nbsp;create nbsp;compelling nbsp;rewarding nbsp;reading nbsp;programs

Founded in bronx, ny, start lighthouse is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing childhood literacy through a social justice lense. Start lighthouse addresses the literacy crisis with a three-pronged approach to create compelling, rewarding reading programs for students, their teachers, and their families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$552,740$577,537▲ $24,797
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$20,000-
Accounts Receivable-$10,000-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$552,740$607,537▲ $54,797
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,788$9,800▲ $8,012
Total Liabilities$1,788$9,800▲ $8,012
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$0$587,737▲ $587,737
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$550,952$10,000▼ $540,952
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$550,952$597,737▲ $46,785
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$552,740$607,537▲ $54,797
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rina MadhaniExecutive DirectorFT$99,716$99,716

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alison SchwartzPresident
Jonathan ChouOfficer
Ellen RothschildSecretary
Carl LennertsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$532,695
Program Service Revenue
$138,100
Investment Income
$72
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$515,912
Change in Net Assets
$46,785

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported Amount
Books and Publications$79,876
Total Noncash Contributions$79,876

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$560,929
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$560,929
Total Revenue per Form 990
$560,929
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$435,943
Other Expenses$188,139
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$269,081--$269,081
All Other Expenses$128,772--$128,772
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$99,716-$99,716
Other Employee Benefits$22,440$11,692-$34,132
Payroll Taxes$24,398$8,616-$33,014
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,558-$19,558
Other Expenses$18,472$210-$18,472
Travel-$4,332-$4,332
Insurance-$4,075-$4,075
Office Expenses-$4,050-$4,050
Advertising-$1,616-$1,616
Conferences and Meetings-$977-$977
Information Technology-$275-$275
Fees for Services Legal-$125-$125
Total Functional Expenses$467,256$156,826$0$624,082

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$548,881
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$548,881
Total Expenses per Form 990$548,881
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Anniversary Event$16,783$16,783-$16,783
Total Events$16,783$16,783-$16,783
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
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

Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Rina did present the bod with comp salaries for executive directors.”

Part VII, Line 1A(B)

“LEFT IN APRIL 2025”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Start Lighthouse
EIN
85-2137528
Phone
8645594347
Address
234 10TH AVE 20603, NEW YORK, NY 10011

Signing Officer

Name
Alison Schwartz
Title
President
Phone
7082614043
Signed
2025-12-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alison Schwartz
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
Richardson Bookkeeping LLC
Address
2002 NORTHLAKE DR, Anderson, SC 29625
Preparer
Isa L Richardson
Phone
8645021618
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part V, Line 3B

“Founded in bronx, ny, start lighthouse is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing childhood literacy through a social justice lense. Start lighthouse addresses the literacy crisis with a three-pronged approach to create compelling, rewarding reading programs”

Part IX, Line 24E

“That the difference from program vs managment”

Part XI, Line 9

“In kind donations materials”

Part XII, Line 2C

“Reviewed by executive director and president”

Part XII, Line 3B

“Return is sent to exective director, then the president and then get reviewed by auditor before filing”

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