Nonprofit · EIN 84-3936303
RISING LIGHTS PROJECT
Tax-exempt · ELBURN, IL 60119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $402,832 | $368,668 | $34,164 | $309,426 | $6,037 | $303,389 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $240,776 | $104,878 | $135,898 | $274,488 | $0 | $274,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $335,743
- Program service revenue
- $66,033
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,056
- Other revenue
- $1,056
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $69,272
- Other salaries and wages
- $68,823
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,133
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $65,108
- Travel
- $4,713
- Depreciation
- $5,208
- Program services (functional)
- $64,027
- Management and general (functional)
- $233,901
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,740
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $275,075
- Total assets, end of year
- $309,426
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,037
- Net assets, end of year
- $303,389
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,120
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $303,389
- Gross receipts
- $402,832
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAIMIE VALENTINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 37 | $60,000 |
| ANDREW FORD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JESSICA SPIZZIRRI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DEMARAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE BAKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ISABELLE JASSO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAIMIE VALENTINI | DIRECTOR Officer | 32 | $27,483 |
| ROSA GUGLIOTTA | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA SPIZZIRRI | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1163 SWAN DR, ELBURN, IL 60119-7817
- In care of
- % JAIMIE VALENTINI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1163 Swan Dr, Elburn IL 60119
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jaimie Valentini, 1163 Swan Dr, Elburn IL 60119
- Signed the 990
- JAIMIE VALENTINI, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (630) 247-8574
- Return prepared by
- JMC ACCOUNTING INC
Mission
TO CONNECT CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH VARIED ABILITIES TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- DAY PROGRAM - CONSISTS OF SCHEDULED CLASSROOM AND GARDEN-BASED ACTIVITIES THREE TIMES PER WEEK. PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR OUR MEMBERS AS THEY LEARN TO COOK, CRAFT, GARDEN, AND MORE, ALL IN THE SAFETY OF THE RISING LIGHTS SPACE AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. SERVES 25 MEMBERS PLUS THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $51,799 · revenue $62,066
- MOMS GROUP-CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS ARE DESIGNED FOR PARENTS/CARETAKERS OF CHILDREN AND/OR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND LEAN ON EACH OTHER FOR SUPPORT. WE OFFER SERVICES FOR THE GROUP INCLUDING SMALL EVENTS, SPEAKER/THERAPY PRESENTATIONS, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.Expenses $8,459 · revenue $14,125
- SOCIAL CLUB - CONSISTS OF WEEKLY CHAPERONED OUTINGS TO THE COMMUNITY WITH AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. ALLOWS OUR MEMBERS TO EXPERIENCE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH THEIR PEERS AND FRIENDS AND PROVIDES RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS AS THEY KNOW THEIR ADULT CHILDREN ARE BEING TAKEN CARE OF. SERVES 16 MEMBERS.Expenses $3,769 · revenue $3,967
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 | Not 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
- 84-3936303
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $309,426
- Income (IRS master file)
- $402,832
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $402,832 | $358,788 | $309,426 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $240,776 | $104,878 | $274,488 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jaimie Valentini | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jaimie Valentini | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-3936303).
Questions about RISING LIGHTS PROJECT
- What is the EIN of RISING LIGHTS PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RISING LIGHTS PROJECT is 84-3936303.
- Is RISING LIGHTS PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to RISING LIGHTS PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RISING LIGHTS PROJECT 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 RISING LIGHTS PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RISING LIGHTS PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RISING LIGHTS PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Jaimie Valentini.
- Who are the officers and directors of RISING LIGHTS PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (JAIMIE VALENTINI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RISING LIGHTS PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $402,832, expenses of $368,668 and total assets of $309,426 at year end.
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