Nonprofit · EIN 88-3007606
SHINING ABILITIES
Also known as NORTHERN LIGHTS
Tax-exempt · LAKE VILLA, IL 60046
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $329,779 | $294,317 | $35,462 | $177,138 | $937 | $176,201 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $282,760 | $186,398 | $96,362 | $141,107 | $368 | $140,739 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,284 | $51,975 | $40,309 | $45,363 | $935 | $44,428 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,081
- Membership dues
- $8,496
- Program service revenue
- $209,613
- Investment income
- $260
- Net income from fundraising events
- $49,382
- Other revenue
- $57,825
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $94,160
- Other salaries and wages
- $57,462
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $166,106
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,215
- Occupancy
- $56,410
- Depreciation
- $11,835
- Program services (functional)
- $294,317
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $141,107
- Total assets, end of year
- $177,138
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $937
- Net assets, end of year
- $176,201
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $61,156
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $176,201
- Gross unrelated business income
- $5,587
- Gross receipts
- $349,881
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA FINDLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $47,080 |
| JANICE SIMPSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $47,080 |
| DOUG BUNDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDA CALMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ERIC DOLENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TIFFANY MATTEI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DEB POGOSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Simpson | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $38,400 |
| Jessica Findley | President Officer | 40 | $38,400 |
| Keri Andrews | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lucas Brodsky | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Linda Calmeyer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Deb Pogose | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Eric Dolence | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Matthei | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Doug Bundy | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Simpson | Treasurer | 40 | $8,640 |
| Jessica Findley | President | 40 | $8,640 |
| Jenny Sparks | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Keri Andrews | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Doug Bundy | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Linda Calmeyer | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Deb Pogose | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Joseph Prindle | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 N MILWAUKEE AVE STE J, LAKE VILLA, IL 60046-8563
- In care of
- % JANICE SIMPSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 39057 N RUSTIC DR, LAKE VILLA IL 60046
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JANICE SIMPSON, 300 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVE, STE N, LAKE VILLA, IL 60046
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Janice F Simpson, 39057 N Rustic Dr, Lake Villa IL 60046
- Signed the 990
- JANICE SIMPSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (224) 372-5012
- Website
- www.shiningabilities.org
- Return prepared by
- LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUILDING LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUILDING LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO ADULTS 18 AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.Expenses $290,506 · revenue $209,613
- NORTHERN LIGHTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS AGENCY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS PROGRAMMING FOR OUR ATHLETES ON A YEAR ROUND BASIS.Expenses $3,811
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3007606
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $177,138
- Income (IRS master file)
- $349,881
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $329,779 | $294,317 | $177,138 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $282,760 | $186,398 | $141,107 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $92,284 | $51,975 | $45,363 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Janice F Simpson | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-3007606).
Questions about SHINING ABILITIES
- What is the EIN of SHINING ABILITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHINING ABILITIES is 88-3007606.
- Is SHINING ABILITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SHINING ABILITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHINING ABILITIES 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 SHINING ABILITIES 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 SHINING ABILITIES 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 SHINING ABILITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JANICE SIMPSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHINING ABILITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,080 (JESSICA FINDLEY, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does SHINING ABILITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $329,779, expenses of $294,317 and total assets of $177,138 at year end.
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