Human Services
(P20)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION
Financial strength (30%)
82/100
Reliability (20%)
45/100
Effectiveness (25%)
93/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Shine a Light is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to not only finding but also transforming the lives of homeless individuals in Clark County. Through the Las Vegas Safety Net, we offer an innovative continuity case management program, navigating individuals through existing resources to achieve long-term stability and housing. Our mission extends beyond immediate outreach—each pathway we create is a journey toward renewed dignity and sustainable living.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$1.4M
Total Revenue
$1.1M
Total Expenses
$556K
Net Assets
11
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
92.2%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
6.08x
Liability-to-Asset
32.1%
Revenue Diversification
79.5%
Executive Compensation
$89K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 7,588 similar organizations
(United States, Human Services, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
92.2% | 85.5% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.1% | 11.3% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
2.7% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
6.1 mo | 8.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
32.1% | 13.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
79.5% | 93.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
145.0% | 7.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
65.9% | 7.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
23.9% | 1.9% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $556K | 92.2% | 11 |
| 2023 | $589K | $662K | $211K | 87.3% | 8 |
| 2022 | $589K | $311K | $283K | 86.9% | 6 |
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