Noelles Light
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Noelle's Light delivers financial support to distressed families that are receiving treatment & care following a life-threatening fetal diagnosis. Our efforts are dedicated to uplifting families during their time of need.
- Income
- $185,912
- Spending
- $250,727
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
- $154,293 spent. The Noelles Light Family Relief Grant Program supported 49 families nationwide through over $150,000 in need-based direct financial assistance grants to ease the burden of non-medical expenses that accumulate during their childs care. These grants cover costs such as housing and rent, utilities, transportation, living essentials, and funeral/memorial costs to families with a credible financial need. The program continues to expand in both reach and impact, meeting growing demand among families facing fetal and congenital diagnoses that require prolonged hospitalizations and intensive medical interventions.
- $51,449 spent. During the year, Noelles Light expanded its partnership with Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia by opening Noelles Homea dedicated apartment neighboring the Ronald McDonald House that offers privacy, comfort, and stability for families experiencing extended medical stays due to life-threatening fetal or congenital diagnoses. Families staying in Noelles Home have access to the full range of Ronald McDonald House amenities and support services, creating a compassionate, home-like environment during prolonged hospitalizations.
- $20,493 spent. During the year, Noelles Light launched a redesigned website, www.noelleslight.org, and expanded its family video series to share stories of hope and resilience. These efforts enhanced awareness of the organizations mission and connected more families to its support resources.
- $5,085 spent. Noelles Light launched the 1st Annual Light After Loss Retreat, a three-day program for bereaved mothers held at Serenit Resort in the Poconos, PA. The retreat was attended by 13 moms, and provided facilitated group sessions, guided mindfulness and reflection activities, art therapy, and peer-to-peer discussions focused on healing after child loss. This program established a new cornerstone of Noelles Lights emotional-support services, fostering connection and community among parents navigating life after loss.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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