Project Light is located in Norfolk, VA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, 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. Project Light 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, Project Light generated $77.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $49.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND ESL SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS TO CHURCHES, MINISTRIES, MISSIONARIES, HOME-SCHOOL PARENTS, PARENTS OF SCHOOL-BASED CHILDREN, AND FAITH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS LITERACY AND ESL NEEDS, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. AT-RISK CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS ARE SERVICED WITH PROJECT LIGHT SOFTWARE, DVDS, CDS, AND WORKBOOKS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE CONTINUED TO SERVICE AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, CONDUCT REGULAR OUTREACH, AND IMPROVE PROJECT LIGHT'S EXISTING LITERACY AND ESL SOFTWARE PROGRAMS. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING SELECT PROGRAMS TO APPS FOR WIDER OUTREACH. WE DISTRIBUTED, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AS PART OF THE LITERACY FOR LIFE TRANSFORMATION SERIES; THESE PROGRAMS ARE STANDARDS OF LEARNING COMPLIANT AND SCRIPTURE BASED. WE ARE ALSO WORKING TO DEVELOP UPPER LEVEL, SCRIPTURE-BASED READING CURRICULUM FOR FIRST THROUGH FIFTH GRADE LEVELS.
WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND ESL SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS TO CHURCHES, MINISTRIES, MISSIONARIES, HOME-SCHOOL PARENTS, PARENTS OF SCHOOL-BASED CHILDREN, AND FAITH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS LITERACY AND ESL NEEDS, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. AT-RISK CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS ARE SERVICED WITH PROJECT LIGHT SOFTWARE, DVDS, CDS, AND WORKBOOKS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE CONTINUED TO SERVICE AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS, CONDUCT REGULAR OUTREACH, AND IMPROVE PROJECT LIGHT'S EXISTING LITERACY AND ESL SOFTWARE PROGRAMS. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING SELECT PROGRAMS TO APPS FOR WIDER OUTREACH. WE DISTRIBUTED, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AS PART OF THE LITERACY FOR LIFE TRANSFORMATION SERIES; THESE PROGRAMS ARE STANDARDS OF LEARNING COMPLIANT AND SCRIPTURE BASED. WE ARE ALSO WORKING TO DEVELOP UPPER LEVEL, SCRIPTURE-BASED READING CURRICULUM FOR FIRST THROUGH FIFTH GRADE LEVELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Richard Layman Sec/dir Of D | 10.5 | $7,640 | |
Sherri Crawford President/bo | 3 | $0 | |
Andrew Jett Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,255 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Gain or Loss | -$88 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $77,169 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $38,798 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $565 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $303 |
Other expenses | $9,830 |
Total expenses | $49,496 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $51,210 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $58,232 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $58,232 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Project Light has recieved totaling $75,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $75,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Arlington Catholic Herald Inc Arlington, VA | $2,675,214 | $2,744,696 |
Sword Of The Lord Foundation Murfreesboro, TN | $3,942,238 | $620,448 |
Presbyterian Outlook Found Inc Richmond, VA | $657,059 | $780,760 |
Fortify Your Faith Foundation Inc Jackson, TN | $1,806,781 | $1,011,958 |
Dth Publishing Corporation Chapel Hill, NC | $694,512 | $787,804 |
Speak The Word Ministry Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | $1,289,365 | $806,705 |
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Trinity Communications Manassas, VA | $189,414 | $452,172 |
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