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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2059824

KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · SMYRNA, GA 30080

Financials

$7K2023$12K$12K2024$500$1K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$500$1,490-$990$1,010–$1,010
December 31, 2024990-EZ$12,300$12,300$0$2,000–$2,000
December 31, 2023990-EZ$6,500––$2,000–$7,520
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$500

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$1,490

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,000
Total assets, end of year
$1,010
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$1,010
Cash, savings and investments
$1,010
Gross receipts
$500

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EBRIMA HYDARACEO30$0
MARIAMA MBALLOWDIRECTOR25$0
SAIHOU CEESAYDIRECTOR25$0
ADAMA MBALLOWSECRETARY25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EBRIMA HYDARACEO30$0
MARIAMA MBALLOWDIRECTOR25$0
SAIHOU CEESAYDIRECTOR25$0
ADAMA MBALLOWSECRETRY25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EBRIMA HYDARACEO30$0
MARIAMA MBALLOWDIRECTOR25$0
SAIHOU CEESAYDIRECTOR25$0
ADAMA MBALLOWSECRETRY25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
DONNAS COVE DR STE 2019, SMYRNA, GA 30080-0000
Signed the 990-EZ
EBRIMA HYDARA, CEO
Phone
(770) 866-1738
Return prepared by
DYNAMIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Mission

THE KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION IS A GAMBIAN BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING ORPHANS AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ISLAMIC STUDIES. OUR FOUNDATION WILL STRIVE TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST AND COMPASSION IN ORDER TO FULFILL OUR GOALS. WE KNOW THAT MIRACLES HAPPEN WHEN YOU BRING TOGETHER THOSE WHO HAVE, WITH THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXPENSES TO FEED THE CHILDREN
    grants $1,490

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-2059824
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,010
Income (IRS master file)
$500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$500$1,490$1,010XML
990-EZDecember 2024$12,300$12,300$2,000XML
990-EZDecember 2023$6,500$0$2,000XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 82-2059824).

Questions about KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC is 82-2059824.
Is KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC 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 KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $500, expenses of $1,490 and total assets of $1,010 at year end.

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