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Light of Life Foundation Inc

Patient support, education, public awareness and research for thyroid cancer

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Light of Life Foundation Inc

Light of Life Foundation Inc is a health organization based in BOCA RATON, United States. Annual revenue: $20K. EIN: 223787506.

Founded
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Patient support, education, public awareness and research for thyroid cancer

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 948.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 212.5% of total expenses ($20,680 of $9,733).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.67
Program$0.67

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Light of Life Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Light of Life Foundation Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Light of Life Foundation Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Boca Raton, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 223787506. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Light of Life Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223787506. 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.

Light of Life Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Light of Life Foundation Inc is located in Boca Raton, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Light of Life Foundation Inc has $2K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Light of Life Foundation Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $2K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Light of Life Foundation Inc. 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, Light of Life Foundation Inc 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Light of Life Foundation Inc is a health organization based in BOCA RATON, United States. Annual revenue: $20K. EIN: 223787506. Light of Life Foundation Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $2K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Light of Life Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Light of Life Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223787506, 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.

Annual revenue
Under $10K
67% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
Joan S•••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Instead of cursing the darkness, light...' Life lessons on clarity - The Economi
Jul 2026
m.economictimes.com
Designing Amor à Vida Around Light, Life, and the Sea - Megayacht News
Jul 2026
megayachtnews.com
Exoplanet Life Detection Gets Credible Roadmap: Five-Spacecraft LIFE Fleet Proposed - Tech Times
Jun 2026
www.techtimes.com
Interview: Wallace Chan sculpts time, light, life and rebirth in Venice - FAD Magazine
Jun 2026
fadmagazine.com
How Debby Boone's 'You Light Up My Life' Became a 10-Week No. 1 Hit in 1977 - Yahoo
Apr 2026
www.yahoo.com
Happening April 4-June 30: 'Coastal Grace: Light and Life on the Gulf Coast' - WLOX
Apr 2026
www.wlox.com
Take Stock in Children Nassau County hosts its Light Up a Life Gala Thursday at The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. The annu
Apr 2026
www.nassaucountyrecord.com
Homeless encampment returns near community center; Light of Life, city look for solution - WPXI
Apr 2026
www.wpxi.com
Homeless encampment returns near community center; Light of Life, city look for solution - WPXI
Apr 2026
www.wpxi.com
Caliente donates nearly $14,000 in sales from pizza honoring Steelers legend to Light of Life - WPXI
Feb 2026
www.wpxi.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Light of Life Foundation Inc

What is Light of Life Foundation Inc?
Light of Life Foundation Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boca Raton, United States. Light of Life Foundation Inc is a health organization based in BOCA RATON, United States. Annual revenue: $20K. EIN: 223787506.
When was Light of Life Foundation Inc founded?
Light of Life Foundation Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Light of Life Foundation Inc?
Joan Shey serves as President.
Where is Light of Life Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, United States.
What is Light of Life Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is Light of Life Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Light of Life Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Light of Life Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 223787506.
What is Light of Life Foundation Inc's website?
http://lightoflifefoundation.org