Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 85-3899226 • 501(c)3 • Arlington, MA
Profile
See Attached Statement
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
90th percentile
Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
87th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 8.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
88th percentile
Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
91st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$54,794
Up $31,861 (+139%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$404
Up $404 from 2024
Net Assets
Up$54,390
Up $31,457 (+137%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$64,040
Up $43,816 (+217%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$32,583
Up $12,279 (+60%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$31,457
Up $31,537 (+39421%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
See Attached Statement
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Careers Pathway Program - see Schedule O for details. | $27,500 | $13,338 |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program - see Schedule O for details. | $14,000 | $14,618 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Chiulli Lay | President | FT | $5,670 | - | $5,670 |
| Kristina Fontanez | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Elizabeth Bowman | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Isabella Li | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description AmountFiling Fees 66Dues & Subscriptions 150Classroom Supplies 1,158Website and IT Costs 748Marketing 259Insurance 1,612Curriculum Materials 2,019Payroll Taxes 1,648Hospitality Costs 839”
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearCredit Card Payables 0 404”
“What is the organizations primary exempt purposes:To provide education and employment-related programs including, but not limited to, English literacy instruction, financial literacy instruction, job training and apprenticeships to low-income individuals primarily women. To reflect Christs love for all people and in doing so, support the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all stakeholders in the Organization.Line 28 - ESOL Program - Provided three levels of ESOL instruction, 9 different courses, to 50 students, the majority of whom enrolled in more than one course. 100% of students post-tested after 40 hours of instruction increased at least one grade level. Provided job search support and resource referrals.Line 29 - Healthcare Careers Pathway Program - Provided three levels of TEAS English test preparation and academic advising to 18 certified nursing assistants who are preparing for nursing school admissions. 88% of students post-tested achieved proficiency or higher in TEAS course learning objectives.”
“Form 990EZ - Part IV - Compensation ExplanationName - Lisa Chiulli LayLisa Chiulli Lay fulfilled the President and CEOs dual roles as a volunteer. Lay received compensation solely for her program services as an Instructor at a rate of $40/hour. This compensation is equivalent to other employees performing the same function. Lay recused herself from Board discussions related to her hiring agreement and compensation.”
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| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 31457 |
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| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 22933 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 54794 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 64040 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIVInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 22933 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 54390 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 22933 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 54390 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 40.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 5670 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Lisa Chiulli Lay |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Kristina Fontanez |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Elizabeth Bowman |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Isabella Li |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Treasurer |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Secretary |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Director |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 8499 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | See Attached Statement |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 328 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program - see Schedule O for details. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | Healthcare Careers Pathway Program - see Schedule O for details. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 14000 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 27500 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 14618 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 13338 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 21540 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 404 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 32583 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 27956 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 64040 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.lamplightliteracy.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Organization received $4,000 from the Town of Arlington in July 2025 tosupport the ESOL program. |
| IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Governmental Agency Financial Aid (Questions 6a and 6b) |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Description AmountFiling Fees 66Dues & Subscriptions 150Classroom Supplies 1,158Website and IT Costs 748Marketing 259Insurance 1,612Curriculum Materials 2,019Payroll Taxes 1,648Hospitality Costs 839 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Category Beginning of Year End of YearCredit Card Payables 0 404 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | What is the organizations primary exempt purposes:To provide education and employment-related programs including, but not limited to, English literacy instruction, financial literacy instruction, job training and apprenticeships to low-income individuals primarily women. To reflect Christs love for all people and in doing so, support the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all stakeholders in the Organization.Line 28 - ESOL Program - Provided three levels of ESOL instruction, 9 different courses, to 50 students, the majority of whom enrolled in more than one course. 100% of students post-tested after 40 hours of instruction increased at least one grade level. Provided job search support and resource referrals.Line 29 - Healthcare Careers Pathway Program - Provided three levels of TEAS English test preparation and academic advising to 18 certified nursing assistants who are preparing for nursing school admissions. 88% of students post-tested achieved proficiency or higher in TEAS course learning objectives. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Form 990EZ - Part IV - Compensation ExplanationName - Lisa Chiulli LayLisa Chiulli Lay fulfilled the President and CEOs dual roles as a volunteer. Lay received compensation solely for her program services as an Instructor at a rate of $40/hour. This compensation is equivalent to other employees performing the same function. Lay recused herself from Board discussions related to her hiring agreement and compensation. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Description of other expenses Part I line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Description of total liabilities Part II line 26 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Part III response or note to any other line in Part III |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Part IV response or note to any line in Part IV |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2026-01-27 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | LAMP |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 853899226 |
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| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Adam M Domow CPA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 5 Autumn Lane |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2026-01-27 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | ADAM M DOMOW CPA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/SelfEmployedInd | 0 | X |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2026-01-27T20:38:46-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-10-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-09-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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