Guiding Light Mentoring
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Guiding Light Mentoring does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 13 (Accuracy of Expenses in Financial Statements)
Accurately report the charity's expenses, including any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements. For example, audited or unaudited statements which inaccurately claim zero fund raising expenses or otherwise understate the amount a charity spends on fund raising, and/or overstate the amount it spends on programs will not meet this standard.
Guiding Light Mentoring does not meet this standard because:
Organization does not report fundraising expenses in their Form 990.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 8, 9
Guiding Light Mentoring meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Our mission is to provide youth with guidance, support, and encouragement to make positive decisions that lead to a successful life.
Year, State Incorporated:
2014, OH
The Youth Education Program is dedicated to focusing on the increasing number of under-served youth we assist through community and school-based education programs by providing mentee-mentor relationships and focuses on job readiness and improving family dynamics.
Youth Wellness Program is dedicated to improving the health of youth with a priority on social, cultural, and emotional intelligence of youth. Youth are exposed to activities of arts/crafts, group outings, dance, and sports. Integrated into this program are elements of self-preservation and self-worth.
I AM ME Summer Leadership Program is committed to creating future leaders. The five-week leadership summer program supports youth by establishing 3 key principles: Growing Talent/Developing Oneself, Collaboration, and Making A Difference.
Youth Tutoring Program provides youth weekly assistance with their educational needs. This is done by empowering youth to confidently lead positive, productive lives.
In 2022 the Project E.P.I.C. (Endless Possibilities Influencing Change) program was launched to address gun violence among teens in the community.
This fall the I AM Leadership After School Program was launched for youth ages 9-12. This program will operate around the Cincinnati Public Schools calendar teaching students social emotional learning skills.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Guiding Light Mentoring's program expenses were:
| Program service expenses | $174,825 |
| Total Program Expenses | $174,825 |
Chief Executive
Latisha Owens, Founder and CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. Timothy Lane, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Corinthian Baptist Church
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
3
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Guiding Light Mentoring's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $186,269 |
| Program service revenue | $61,394 |
| Other revenue | $17,616 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Total Income | $265,280 |
Programs: 100% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 0%
| Total Income | $265,280 |
| Total expenses: | $174,825 |
| Program expenses | $174,825 |
| Fundraising expenses | $0 |
| Administrative expenses | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $90,455 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $167,036 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $257,491 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,899 |
| Total Assets | $260,390 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Cincinnati