Empowered by Light Foundation

Empowered by Light Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Corte Madera, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 452440266. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Empowered by Light Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452440266. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Empowered by Light Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Empowered by Light Foundation is located in Corte Madera, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Empowered by Light Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Empowered by Light Foundation is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Empowered by Light Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Empowered by Light Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Empowered by Light helps off-grid communities to improve quality of life and protect their local ecosystems, using solar and other renewable energy technologies. Empowered by Light Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Empowered by Light Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Empowered by Light Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452440266, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.