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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3473003

BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90035

Financials

$42K$28K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$42,301$27,717$14,584$14,584–$14,584
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,301

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$27,717
Program services (functional)
$20,606

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$14,584
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$14,584
Cash, savings and investments
$14,584
Gross receipts
$42,301

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Suzanne OshryPresident30$0
Carol KingTreasurer10$0
Adam TaylorVice President10$0
Regina MartinsSecretary10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1204 ROXBURY DR UNIT 3B, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1024
In care of
% SUZANNE OSHRY
Signed the 990-EZ
Suzanne Oshry, President
Phone
(310) 993-3037
Return prepared by
HOLMQUIST LIEWALD LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-3473003 or by the name BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The mission of Bright Light Kenya Education Initiative is to ignite and inspire the lives of Kenyan children, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Donations to Bright Lights Kenya Education Initiative help fund Bright Light Academy in Rusinga Island, Kenya, a school which offers free tuition, nutritious food, all learning supplies, school uniforms and sturdy shoes to its students.In 2024, donations provided a second monthly visiting nurse. Both nurses conduct medical exams of all students and distribute free medications as needed. We were also able to help fund the building of two new classroom and hiring of two new classroom teachers. Funding also purchased several laptops and ensured that there was electricity and wifi in all classrooms. Finally, a rainwater harvesting tank was installed to provide cleaner drinking water for the students and staff.
    Expenses $20,606

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-3473003
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,584
Income (IRS master file)
$42,301

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$42,301$27,717$14,584XML

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 99-3473003).

Questions about BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE

What is the EIN of BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE is 99-3473003.
Is BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $42,301, expenses of $27,717 and total assets of $14,584 at year end.

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