Civic Intelligence

Lamplight Womens Literacy Ctr Inc

EIN 85-3899226 • 501(c)3 • Arlington, MA

Profile

See Attached Statement

36 George StreetArlington, MA 02476

www.lamplightliteracy.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

90th percentile

49%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$5,670

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

88th percentile

53%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

90%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

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

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2021: $94Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $942021Assets 2022: $19,406Liabilities 2022: $512Net Assets 2022: $18,8942022Assets 2023: $23,342Liabilities 2023: $329Net Assets 2023: $23,0132023Assets 2024: $22,933Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $22,9332024Assets 2025: $54,794Liabilities 2025: $404Net Assets 2025: $54,3902025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$54,794
Liabilities$404
Net Assets$54,390

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $2,475Expenses 2021: $2,381Net Income 2021: $942021Revenue 2022: $25,450Expenses 2022: $6,650Net Income 2022: $18,8002022Revenue 2023: $17,726Expenses 2023: $13,607Net Income 2023: $4,1192023Revenue 2024: $20,224Expenses 2024: $20,304Net Income 2024: -$802024Revenue 2025: $64,040Expenses 2025: $32,583Net Income 2025: $31,4572025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$64,040
Expenses$32,583
Net Income$31,457

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 27, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$64,040
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See Attached Statement

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lisa Chiulli LayPresidentFT$5,670-$5,670
Kristina FontanezTreasurer-$0--
Elizabeth BowmanSecretary-$0--
Isabella LiDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lamplight Womens Literacy Ctr Inc
EIN
85-3899226
In Care Of
% Lisa Chiulli Lay
Phone
7818597922
Address
36 George Street, Arlington, MA 02476

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Chiulli Lay
Title
President
Phone
6173834447
Signed
2026-01-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Adam M Domow CPA
Address
5 Autumn Lane, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Preparer
Adam M Domow CPA
Phone
9789731607
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountFiling Fees 66Dues & Subscriptions 150Classroom Supplies 1,158Website and IT Costs 748Marketing 259Insurance 1,612Curriculum Materials 2,019Payroll Taxes 1,648Hospitality Costs 839

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCredit Card Payables 0 404

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

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.

Part IV response or note to any line in Part IV

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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