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EIN 36-3833922

River of Light

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Homer Glen
State
Illinois
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
Description
River of Light retrieves and distributes healthy, edible food that would otherwise go to waste through picking it up from donating supermarkets and bread companies. The organization delivers this food as well as household items to food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, veteran centers and needy families throughout the Chicago area with the mission of assisting the poor, needy and homeless.
Total revenues
$109,940
2023
Total expenses
$115,592
2023
Total assets
$121,195
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds River of Light

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustReligion$38,000
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$10,000

Financials for River of Light

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$109,744
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$196
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$109,940
Data update history
November 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
November 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
October 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
16501 S Parker Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Will County, IL
Website URL
riveroflightchicago.org/ 
Phone
(630) 915-3306
IRS details
EIN
36-3833922
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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