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EIN 27-2942180

Unite To Light

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Santa Barbara
State
California
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
Description
Unite To Light provides low-cost and high-efficiency solar light products to people around the world who lack reliable electricity. The organization has distributed over 175,000 solar-powered lights and chargers, with 32,440 of them given out in over 30 countries during 2022. These lights are distributed to families, students, medical clinics, and midwives with the aim of changing lives and lighting up the world.
Total revenues
$282,130
2023
Total expenses
$288,706
2023
Total assets
$320,022
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Unite To Light

During 2023 Unite To Light distributed 28,628 low cost solar powered lights and chargers in over 20 countries. Lights were distributed To families, students, medical clinics and midwives. Since inception, Unite To Light has distributed over 204,000 solar powered lights and chargers.

Who funds Unite To Light

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
George W Holbrook JR FoundationResearch and Development$25,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$11,900
Schwab Charitable FundInternational, Foreign Affairs$11,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Unite To Light

NameTitleCompensation
Megan Birney RudertPresident and Chief Executive Officer$97,000
Megan BirneyPresident$88,940
Olivia LyleProgram and Outreach Manager
John BowersChairman of the Board$0
Dawn MitchamTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Unite To Light

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$302,529
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-9,167
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-11,237
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$282,130

Form 990s for Unite To Light

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-24990View PDF
2022-122023-08-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-09-11990View PDF
2019-122021-09-20990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Rudi Schulte Family Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from American Endowment Foundation
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1117 State St 19
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
unitetolight.org/ 
Phone
(805) 617-0590
IRS details
EIN
27-2942180
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0170353
FTB Entity ID
3298205
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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