Nonprofit · EIN 85-3842916
LIGHT COLLECTIVE
Tax-exempt · SHORELINE, WA 98155
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $352,735 | $314,787 | $37,948 | $310,657 | $4,630 | $306,027 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $310,471 | $239,532 | $70,939 | $268,507 | $428 | $268,079 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $325,532 | $211,540 | $113,992 | $197,140 | $0 | $197,140 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $369,518
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$215
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,783
- Other revenue
- -$16,783
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,308
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,278
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $151,243
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,400
- Occupancy
- $21,707
- Program services (functional)
- $242,989
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,899
- Fundraising (functional)
- $34,899
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $268,507
- Total assets, end of year
- $310,657
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,630
- Net assets, end of year
- $306,027
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $306,027
- Gross receipts
- $406,577
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 257
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Kissinger | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $88,655 | $18,653 |
| Tom Monahan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen VonHeeder-Phillips | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsey Geraghty | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Autumn Monahan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Metzger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Harrington | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Gard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Kissinger | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $83,221 | $16,384 |
| Julie Metzger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen VonHeeder-Phillips | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Uddhav Gupta | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsey Geraghty | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Hampton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Monahan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Harrington | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Muller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Kissinger | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $16,780 |
| Julie Metzger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen VonHeeder-Phillips | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Hampton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Geomara Viernes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Uddhav Gupta | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Monahan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Muller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 55423, SHORELINE, WA 98155-0423
- In care of
- % JORDAN JAY KISSINGER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 55423, Shoreline WA 98155
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JJ Kissinger, PO Box 55423, Shoreline, WA 98155
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Jordan Jay Kissinger, PO Box 55423, Shoreline WA 98155
- Signed the 990
- JJ Kissinger, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 799-8988
- Website
- lightcollectivepnw.org
- Return prepared by
- Rising Sun Accounting
Mission
Creating a hope-oriented community where families who have a child with cancer can build resilience and share delight.
Program accomplishments
- Matchbox Program: Every month, TLC hosts a virtual family fun day for families across the Pacific NorthWest who have a child with cancer (on active treatment, or within one year of finishing active treatment). Matchbox Days include a big box of games, activities, snacks, and crafts delivered to each family's door, three opportunities to gather on Zoom (crafts, family games, and a parent and caregiver connection time), and a family dinner via DoorDash voucher. In 2024 we hosted 11 Matchbox Days, delivering a total of 917 boxes, and serving over 200 families across 5 states. The objective of our Matchbox Days is to provide a regular opportunity for families to turn toward one another in their homes and make happy memories together, and also connect with other families who are experiencing childhood cancer. We also hosted three in-person gatherings for families, which included a picnic lunch, family relay games, a carnival, and a special parent gathering. At these gatherings, we served 212 participants and welcomed 157 volunteers. Finally, we hosted two fundraiser events: a springtime Bingo event at a local brewery, and a formal dinner gala in November. We surpassed our fundraising goals at both events.Expenses $242,989
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
- 85-3842916
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $310,657
- Income (IRS master file)
- $406,577
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $352,735 | $314,787 | $310,657 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $310,471 | $239,532 | $268,507 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $325,532 | $211,540 | $197,140 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jordan Jay Kissinger | 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 85-3842916).
Questions about LIGHT COLLECTIVE
- What is the EIN of LIGHT COLLECTIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT COLLECTIVE is 85-3842916.
- Is LIGHT COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to LIGHT COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT COLLECTIVE 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 LIGHT COLLECTIVE 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 LIGHT COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIGHT COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JJ Kissinger.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,655 (JJ Kissinger, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LIGHT COLLECTIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $352,735, expenses of $314,787 and total assets of $310,657 at year end.
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