Nonprofit · EIN 46-1363007
GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95127
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $557,444 | $231,747 | $325,697 | $2,322,720 | $166 | $2,322,554 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $520,851 | $258,848 | $262,003 | $1,910,944 | $456 | $1,910,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $475,644
- Membership dues
- $67,900
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $81,800
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $66,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,431
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $623
- Accounting fees
- $710
- Occupancy
- $33,300
- Travel
- $15,130
- Depreciation
- $24,653
- Program services (functional)
- $231,747
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,910,944
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,322,720
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $166
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,322,554
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $877,894
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,322,554
- Gross receipts
- $557,444
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAHIR ANWAR | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MUDASSAR JAMIL | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FAHEEM CHIYA | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHAMIRA AHMED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ABDURRAHMAN ANWAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ILYAS ANWAR | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAHIR ANWAR | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MUDASSAR JAMIL | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| FAHEEM CHIYA | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHAMIRA AHMED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ABDURRAHMAN ANWAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ILYAS ANWAR | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 732 OMEGA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1026
- Signed the 990
- TAHIR ANWAR, President
- Phone
- (408) 768-4661
- Return prepared by
- SMART ACCOUNTING & TAX SOLUTIONS
Mission
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.Achievements2024, our 12th 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 children
Program accomplishments
- "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).Expenses $231,747
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1363007
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,322,720
- Income (IRS master file)
- $557,444
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $533,765 | $278,688 | $1,595,745 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $366,838 | $212,034 | $1,325,385 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY is 46-1363007.
- Is GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $557,444, expenses of $231,747 and total assets of $2,322,720 at year end.
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