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Shining Light Abroad Ministries

EIN 47-4872261 · Grand Bay, AL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS: (1) TO PROCLAIM AND PUBLISH THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY ALL MEANS INCLUDING PUBLIC WORSHIP SERVICES, EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS, MOTION PICTURES, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLE, BOOKS, AND OTHER CHRISTIAN WRITTEN, AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL MATERIALS, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL: (2) TO DEVOTE ALL FUNDS AND MONIES RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY, REASONABLE, AND LAWFUL FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE PURPOSE HEREIN SET FORTH; (3) TO OWN, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY IN ONE OR MORE LOCATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINISTERING TO THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS WITHIN THE URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITY; (4) TO BRING AWARENESS OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY VARIOUS NEEDS THAT EXIST WITHIN THE URBAN COMMUNITY, AND TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND UTILIZE CHRISTIAN VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THESE NEEDS.

Income
$245,239
Spending
$183,912
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$50,000, chairman

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $183,912 spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS: (1) TO PROCLAIM AND PUBLISH THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY ALL MEANS INCLUDING PUBLIC WORSHIP SERVICES, EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS, MOTION PICTURES, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLE, BOOKS, AND OTHER CHRISTIAN WRITTEN, AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL MATERIALS, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL: (2) TO DEVOTE ALL FUNDS AND MONIES RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY, REASONABLE, AND LAWFUL FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE PURPOSE HEREIN SET FORTH; (3) TO OWN, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY IN ONE OR MORE LOCATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINISTERING TO THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS WITHIN THE URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITY; (4) TO BRING AWARENESS OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY VARIOUS NEEDS THAT EXIST WITHIN THE URBAN COMMUNITY, AND TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND UTILIZE CHRISTIAN VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THESE NEEDS. THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS: (1) TO PROCLAIM AND PUBLISH THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY ALL MEANS INCLUDING PUBLIC WORSHIP SERVICES, EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS, MOTION PICTURES, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLE, BOOKS, AND OTHER CHRISTIAN WRITTEN, AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL MATERIALS, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL: (2) TO DEVOTE ALL FUNDS AND MONIES RECEIVED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY, REASONABLE, AND LAWFUL FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE PURPOSE HEREIN SET FORTH; (3) TO OWN, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY IN ONE OR MORE LOCATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINISTERING TO THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS WITHIN THE URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITY; (4) TO BRING AWARENESS OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY VARIOUS NEEDS THAT EXIST WITHIN THE URBAN COMMUNITY, AND TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND UTILIZE CHRISTIAN VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THESE NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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