Streetlights
- Assets
- $310.6k
- Revenue
- $656.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-2958166
Organization Overview
Streetlights is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (X11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Streetlights employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Streetlights 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, Streetlights generated $656.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $487.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.6% per year over the past 3 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
TO CREATE AND PRODUCE BIBLICAL RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDE THEM FREE ACCESS TO OUR RESOURCES THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND MOBILE APPLICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, OUR CORE DEMOGRAPHIC OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS BETWEEN 13-35 YEARS OLD ARE GIVEN A UNIQUE PRODUCED AND CULTURALLY ENGAGING AUDIO BIBLE, PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CORE DEMOGRAPHIC WE SERVE ARE OFTEN YOUNG PEOPLE WHO PREFER OR NEED DIGITAL RESOURCES (BECAUSE OF LOW LEVELS OF LITERACY) FOR THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. STREETLIGHTS USES THREE MAIN INITIATIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS BIBLE PRODUCTION AND ENGAGEMENT; THE STREETLIGHTS AUDIO BIBLE, AND THE ONLINE MUSICAL MINISTRY OF PRISIMS. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, A "FREELY GIVEN" STREETLIGHTS APP AND OUTREACH EVENTS ONLINE, WE ENGAGE, ENCOURAGE AND HELP TRAIN YOUNG PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND GOD'S WORD FOR THEMSELVES. EACH INITIATIVE WORKS BY PRODUCING, TRANSLATING, TEACHING AND PROCLAIMING GOD'S WORD SO ALL CAN UNDERSTAND. OUR IDENTITY AND CALL ARE FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF GOD'S WORD IS TRANSFORMATIONAL AND NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND UNDERSTANDABLE TO ALL PEOPLE - NO MATTER THEIR EDUCATION LEVEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Esteban P Shedd President, Co-Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $80,000 |
Loren La Luz V. President, Treasurer, C | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $80,000 |
Jorge Rodriguez Program And Finance Commit | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Andy Shedd Secretary, Program And Fin | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $594,836 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $594,836 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $53,440 |
| 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 | $8,008 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $656,284 |
| 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. | $160,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $104,083 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,688 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,809 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,181 |
| Office expenses | $1,481 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,500 |
| Travel | $7,450 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,724 |
| All other expenses | $8,569 |
| Total functional expenses | $487,745 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,219 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $544 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $135,839 |
| Total assets | $310,602 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,192 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,192 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $294,410 |
| 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 | $310,602 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Streetlights has recieved totaling $404,019.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $350,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $38,019 |
Tyndale House Ministries Carol Stream, IL PURPOSE: General program support | $16,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The First Spoke Foundation Chicago, IL | $10,124,413 | $552,668 |
Catholic Foundation For The Archdiocese Of Dubuque Cedar Rapids, IA | $127,453,113 | $10,700,862 |
Grace Brethren Investment Foundation Inc Winona Lake, IN | $110,003,022 | $4,308,354 |
St Joseph Real Estate Services Corporation Green Bay, WI | $9,099,106 | $3,700,773 |
Bible League Foundation Crete, IL | $15,182,240 | $1,097,305 |
Chicago Southwest Development Corporation Chicago, IL | $14,735,476 | $67,891 |
Religion News Foundation Columbia, MO | $2,784,139 | $2,640,609 |
Calvin B Beach Trust 01-13620 Po Box Chicago, IL | $5,695,051 | $2,192,787 |
Ancient Faith Ministries Chesterton, IN | $2,111,722 | $3,110,597 |
City On A Hill Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,825,972 | $1,822,673 |
Apostolic Christian Counseling And Family Services Inc Morton, IL | $2,415,352 | $1,859,665 |
Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation Indianapolis, IN | $15,251,442 | $10,957,782 |