Guiding Light Academy
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $680.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Founding
- 03/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1363007
Organization Overview
Guiding Light Academy is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guiding Light Academy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Guiding Light Academy generated $680.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $239.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION / OBJECTIVES GUIDING LIGHT AIMS TO PROVIDE A SPACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR BOND WITH ALLAH (GOD), UNDERSTANDING & IMPLEMENTING THE WORD OF ALLAH (GOD) AND THE TRADITIONS OF THE FINAL PROPHET (PEACE AND BLESSINGS OF ALLAH (GOD) BE UPON HIM).IN ADDITION, GUIDING LIGHT WORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF THE WESTERN MUSLIM COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A RELIGIOUSLY INSPIRED GATHERING SPACE FOR MUSLIMS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.ACHIEVEMENTS2019, OUR SEVENTH YEAR IN OPERATION, WAS FILLED WITH CONTINUED PROGRESSIVE GROWTH. 1) HIFDH PROGRAM: IN SEPTEMBER 2014, WE BEGAN A FULL-TIME HIFDH (MEMORIZATION OF THE QURAN) PROGRAM AT GUIDING LIGHT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE TEN FULL-TIME STUDENTS WHO ATTEND MONDAY TO FRIDAY . IN ADDITION WE HAVE NOW GRADUATED SOME OF OUR STUDENTS FROM THE PROGRAM AND CONTINUE TO GRADUATE 3 STUDENTS ON AN AVERAGE A YEAR. (SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL MEMORIZATION)2) MAKTAB PROGRAM (QURAN CLASSES): OUR WEEKDAY EVENING QURAN RECITATION CLASSES FOR CHILDR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"ALLAH GUIDES TO HIS LIGHT WHOM HE WILLS" (QURAAN 24:35) THIS VERSE IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND OUR NAME, GUIDING LIGHT. OUR MISSION IS TO ILLUMINATE A PATH TO ALLAH (GOD) WITH THE LIGHT OF THE HOLY QUARAN AND THE RADIANT SUNNAH (PROPHETIC TRADITION).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tahir Anwar President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mudassar Jamil Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Faheem Chiya Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Shamira Ahmed Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Abdurrahman Anwar Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ilyas Anwar Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $26,929 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $609,731 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $636,660 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $680,160 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $54,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,030 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $400 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $51 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $670 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,231 |
| Advertising and promotion | $700 |
| Office expenses | $130 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,787 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,232 |
| Total functional expenses | $239,932 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $387,465 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $498,821 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,126 |
| Other assets | $279,828 |
| Total assets | $1,168,240 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $51 |
| Total liabilities | $51 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,168,189 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,168,240 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Guiding Light Academy has recieved totaling $75,890.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $32,014 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,023 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $20,000 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: VIP PAYOUT FOR 01/14/21 | $750 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $103 |
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