Lightup Your World
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is rooted in the belief that every household deserves a safe and sustainable environment, free from financial burdens that threaten their well-being. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and compassionate outreach, we light up the lives of those in need.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $98,500, director operations & fina
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $3.1 million spent. LightUp Your World Inc. proudly recognizes a significant milestone in advancing its mission to serve communities across New Jersey. Through LIHEAP, USF, and LEAD programs, the organization has successfully provided critical support to over 16,000 households. This achievement underscores our continued commitment to assisting individuals and families facing financial hardship in accessing essential services, including home energy assistance and lead remediation and abatement resources.Key accomplishments for the year ended June 30, 2025, include:Energy AssistanceCamden County: Assisted 3908 households with energy assistance fundingBurlington County: Assisted 5350 households with energy assistance fundingGloucester County: Assisted 3888 households with energy assistance fundingSalem County: Assisted 560 households with energy assistance fundingCumberland County: Assisted 1,300 households with energy assistance fundingBergen County: Assisted 3895 households with energy assistance fundingLead Remediation and AbatementCamden County: Completed interim control and abatement services for 105 householdsBurlington County: Completed interim control and abatement services for 97 householdsOcean County: Completed interim control and abatement services for 48 households
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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