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EIN 27-2942180

Unite To Light

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Santa Barbara
State
California
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
Description
Unite To Light provides low-cost and high-efficiency solar light products to people around the world who lack reliable electricity. The organization has distributed over 175,000 solar-powered lights and chargers, with 32,440 of them given out in over 30 countries during 2022. These lights are distributed to families, students, medical clinics, and midwives with the aim of changing lives and lighting up the world.
Total revenues
$282,130
2023
Total expenses
$288,706
2023
Total assets
$320,022
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Unite To Light

During 2023 Unite To Light distributed 28,628 low cost solar powered lights and chargers in over 20 countries. Lights were distributed To families, students, medical clinics and midwives. Since inception, Unite To Light has distributed over 204,000 solar powered lights and chargers.

Who funds Unite To Light

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
George W Holbrook JR FoundationResearch and Development$25,000
DAFgiving360International, Foreign Affairs$24,500
GX FoundationSolar Lights for Nurses Supporting Maternity War DS in Bangladesh$18,000
...and 12 more grants received

Financials for Unite To Light

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$302,529
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-9,167
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-11,237
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$282,130

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Data update history
July 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $18,000 from GX Foundation
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from The Women's Foundation of Colorado
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from John J Moller Family Foundation
November 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1117 State St 19
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
unitetolight.org/ 
Phone
(805) 617-0590
IRS details
EIN
27-2942180
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0170353
FTB Entity ID
3298205
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-20
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