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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1777495

SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89106

Financials

$589K$662K2023$1.4M$1.1M2024$1.4M$1.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,361,296$1,497,339-$136,043$618,123$198,167$419,956
December 31, 2024990$1,442,828$1,097,874$344,954$818,259$262,260$555,999
December 31, 2023990$588,811$661,839-$73,028$220,649$9,604$211,045
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,239,204
of which government grants
$491,170
Program service revenue
$121,629
Investment income
$463
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$481,856
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$530,740
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$26,040
Occupancy
$140,722
Depreciation
$1,580
Program services (functional)
$1,251,218
Management and general (functional)
$116,788
Fundraising (functional)
$129,333

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$818,259
Total assets, end of year
$618,123
Total liabilities, end of year
$198,167
Net assets, end of year
$419,956
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,213
Net assets without donor restrictions
$380,711
Net assets with donor restrictions
$39,245
Gross receipts
$1,361,296
Employees
12
Volunteers
600
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
NV

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL VAUTRINOTEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,000
ROBERT BANGHARTMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
40$62,500
SINDY DOYLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$62,500
JULIE CANEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER DARCYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANGIE DOBNEYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
FELICIA DOUVILLEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LESLIE FORMANMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFFREY IVERSONTEASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALAYNE OPIEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAN PALMERIMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOSH TOMSHECKMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KEVIN TUCKYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRAVIS TURNERMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL VANMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FLETCHER WHITWELLMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL VAUTRINOTEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$46,833
SINDY DOYLEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
40$42,083
ROBERT BANGHARTMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JULIE CANEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER DARCYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANGIE DOBNEYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
FELICIA DOUVILLEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFFREY IVERSONTEASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOSH TOMSHECKMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KEVIN TUCKYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRAVIS TURNERMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL VANMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SINDY DOYLEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
40$36,667
PAUL VAUTRINOTEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$24,000
ROBERT BANGHARTMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JULIE CANEMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER DARCYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANGIE DOBNEYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFFREY IVERSONTEASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOSH TOMSHECKMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KEVIN TUCKYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRAVIS TURNERMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL VANMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
840 S RANCHO DR STE 4 PMB 801, LAS VEGAS, NV 89106-3800
In care of
% PAUL VAUTRINOT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PAUL VAUTRINOT, 3203 MEDICINE MAN WAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89169
Signed the 990
PAUL VAUTRINOT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(725) 258-5222
990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: PAUL VAUTRINOT, 3203 MEDICINE MAN WAY, LAS VEGAS NV 89169. Mailing address: 3203 MEDICINE MAN WAY, LAS VEGAS NV 89169.
Return prepared by
LAYTON LAYTON & TOBLER LLP CPAS

Mission

SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A DOMESTIC NON-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDING HOMELESS OUTREACH AND PLACEMENT SERVICES THAT HELP HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN THE GREATER LAS VEGAS AREA. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE UNDERGROUND FLOOD CHANNELS OF LAS VEGAS. THE PROGRAM PRIDES ITSELF ON GOING INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE STORM-DRAIN SYSTEM AND ENGAGING THIS UNDERSERVED, HIDDEN POPULATION ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SHINE A LIGHT OFFERS INSTANT PLACEMENT WITH ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND HOUSING (IPATH) TO ALL CLIENTS THAT WE COME INTO CONTACT WITH OR THAT REACH OUT FOR HELP. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH OUR LOCAL SAFETY NET PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE HELP THE MOMENT THEY ASK FOR IT. TRUE TO OUR ROOTS, WE ALSO DOLE OUT MUCH-NEEDED SUPPLIES, INCLUDING BOTTLED WATER, FOOD, SOCKS, FLASHLIGHTS, HEADLAMPS AND AA AND AAA BATTERIES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT THE CONTINUITY OF SUPPORT DOESN'T STOP ONCE PLACEMENT IS OBTAINED. OUR COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO WALK EACH CLIENT WHO CHOOSES TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH TWO YEARS OF SERVICES, FROM THE POINT OF CONTACT THROUGH ALL INDIVIDUAL STAGES OF THE RE-ENTRY PROCESS. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO REASON TO EVER FEEL LIKE ANYONE HAS TO RECIDIVATE BACK TO THEIR PREVIOUS SITUATION.
    Expenses $1,251,218

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1777495
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$618,123
Income (IRS master file)
$1,361,296

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,361,296$1,497,339$618,123IRS
990December 2024$1,442,828$1,097,874$818,259XML
990December 2023$588,811$661,839$220,649XML
990December 2022$610,097$310,838$304,762IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: PAUL VAUTRINOT
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2021≤ $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 85-1777495).

Questions about SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION is 85-1777495.
Is SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION 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 SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION 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 SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION 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 SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PAUL VAUTRINOT.
Who are the officers and directors of SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,000 (PAUL VAUTRINOT, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does SHINE A LIGHT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,361,296, expenses of $1,497,339 and total assets of $618,123 at year end.

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