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ANGEL LIGHT ACADEMY

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860798005 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE F70 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.angellightacademy.org
revenue
$190K
expenses
$191K
net assets
$67K
employees
mission · from form 990

Service,Education,Research

profile · synthesized from sources

Angel Light Academy is a nonprofit organization that teaches leadership skills to youth ages 5–18 through experiential programs focused on character development, problem-solving, and community service. Its flagship initiatives include the Junior Leader Program, Youth Leadership Conference, and intergenerational Music & Memory Program. The organization operates primarily in the Coachella Valley, California, and aims to foster "Hope for the Future" by empowering youth to become leaders in their communities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Above & Beyond Awards Gala
Recognition event honoring local community leaders for excellence in service, held in both Desert and Coastal regions
Junior Leader Program
Year-round leadership development program for youth ages 5–18 that includes earning Leadership Pins in areas such as academics, health, arts, and career development through skill-building, service, and mentorship
Music & Memory Program
Intergenerational program pairing youth and adult volunteers with elderly residents in memory care centers to improve quality of life through personalized music playlists and social engagement
Youth Leadership Conference
Two-day annual event teaching leadership fundamentals including character traits, problem-solving, communication, bully resistance, and life skills to children and teens
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 11 activities
    • Junior Leadership Program
      Runs a year-round Junior Leadership Program where participants meet every six weeks with volunteer facilitators to learn and apply leadership skills through community service, including character traits, problem-solving, and communication.
    • Servant Leadership Training
      Trains youth and adult volunteers in servant leadership, facilitating meetings every six weeks where Junior Leaders learn and apply leadership skills through community service.
    • Servant Leadership Training
      Trains youth and adult volunteers in servant leadership.
    • Volunteer Training in Servant Leadership
      Trains youth and adult volunteers in servant leadership to facilitate leadership development and community service activities.
    • Volunteer Training in Servant Leadership
      Trains youth and adult volunteers in servant leadership principles.
    • Volunteer Training in Servant Leadership
      Trains youth and adult volunteers in servant leadership principles.
    • Youth Leadership Training Institute
      Operates a year-round Leadership Training Institute that provides in-depth training in leadership skills, character traits, problem-solving, communication, and team-building for youth. This includes a "Leadership Pin" program challenging junior leaders to apply skills to their interests and solve community problems, and a sponsorship program for one year of leadership training for children.
    • Youth Leadership Training Institute
      Operates a year-round Leadership Training Institute that provides in-depth training in leadership skills, character traits, problem-solving, communication, and team-building for youth, serving over 6,000 children and young adults. This includes a "Leadership Pin" program challenging junior leaders to apply skills to their interests and solve community problems, and specific pins for Sports/Extracurricular, Arts, Health and Wellness, and Career Development.
    • Youth Leadership Training Institute
      Operates a year-round Leadership Training Institute that provides in-depth training for youth in leadership skills, character traits, problem-solving, communication, and team-building. This includes a "Leadership Pin" program where junior leaders apply skills to their interests and community problems, and a 2-day Youth Leadership Conference.
    • Youth Leadership Training Institute
      Operates a year-round Leadership Training Institute that provides in-depth training in leadership skills, character traits, problem-solving, communication, and team-building for youth, including a sponsorship program for one year of training. This includes a "Leadership Pin" program where junior leaders apply leadership skills to their interests and solve problems in their communities, and specific pins for Sports/Extracurricular, Arts, Health and Wellness, and Career Development.
    • Youth Leadership Training Institute
      Operates a year-round Leadership Training Institute that provides in-depth training in leadership skills, character traits, problem-solving, communication, and team-building for youth. This includes a "Leadership Pin" program challenging junior leaders to apply skills to their interests and solve community problems, and a sponsorship program for one year of leadership training for children.
  • Member Recognition Awards 6 activities
    • Above and Beyond Community Leader Recognition Event
      Established in 2009, this grassroots program honors local citizens who demonstrate excellence in community leadership and service through an annual event.
    • Above and Beyond Community Leadership Recognition Event
      Established in 2009, this grassroots program honors local citizens who demonstrate excellence in community leadership and service through an annual event.
    • Above and Beyond Community Leadership Recognition Program
      Established in 2009, this grassroots program honors local citizens who demonstrate excellence in community leadership and service through an annual event and recognition of honorees.
    • Above and Beyond Event
      Established the Above and Beyond Event as a grassroots recognition program for community leaders, honoring local citizens who demonstrate excellence in community leadership and service.
    • Above and Beyond Recognition Program
      Established the Above and Beyond Event in 2009 as a grassroots recognition program to honor local citizens who demonstrate excellence in community leadership and service.
    • Community Leader Recognition Program
      Established the Above and Beyond Event in 2009 as a grassroots recognition program to honor local citizens who demonstrate excellence in community leadership and service, with honorees announced for the Fall 2025 Desert Above & Beyond event.
  • Cognitive and Emotional Stimulation Programs 4 activities
    • Music and Memory Program
      Implements the Music and Memory program at local memory care centers to engage residents in communication and interaction, conducting regular visits to develop relationships and build trust with residents.
    • Music and Memory Program
      Implements the Music and Memory program at local memory care centers to engage residents in communication and interaction, conducting regular visits to build trust and relationships.
    • Music and Memory Program for Memory Care Centers
      Implements the Music and Memory program at local memory care centers to engage residents in communication and interaction, conducting regular visits to develop relationships and build trust.
    • Music and Memory Program for Memory Care Centers
      Implements the Music and Memory program at local memory care centers to engage residents in communication and interaction, conducting regular visits to develop relationships and build trust.
  • Intergenerational Engagement Programs 2 activities
    • Intergenerational Activities
      Organizes activities that bring together different generations.
    • Intergenerational Activities
      Organizes activities that bring together different generations.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Community Service Projects
      Organizes various community service projects for youth, including making homeless hygiene kits, visiting children's hospitals, providing animal rescue support, and participating in beach clean-ups and beautification projects.
    • Community Service Projects for Youth
      Organizes various community service projects for youth, including making homeless hygiene kits, visiting children's hospitals, providing animal rescue support, participating in beach clean-ups, and engaging in beautification and garden projects. Junior leaders also develop solutions for clean drinking water.
    • Community Service Projects for Youth
      Organizes various community service projects for youth, including making homeless hygiene kits, visiting children's hospitals, providing animal rescue support, participating in beach clean-ups, and engaging in beautification and garden projects. These projects allow junior leaders to apply their leadership skills.
    • Community Service Projects for Youth
      Organizes various community service projects for youth, including making homeless hygiene kits, visiting children's hospitals, providing animal rescue support, participating in beach clean-ups, and engaging in beautification and garden projects. Junior leaders also develop solutions for clean drinking water.
    • Community Service Projects for Youth
      Organizes various community service projects for youth, including making homeless hygiene kits, visiting children's hospitals, providing animal rescue support, participating in beach clean-ups, beautification and garden projects, and developing solutions for clean drinking water for children in need. These projects are part of the junior leader program where participants learn and apply leadership skills.
    • Leadership Training Institute
      Operates a Leadership Training Institute aimed at improving health, happiness, and well-being of youth through unconditional love, providing one year of leadership training for children through a sponsorship program.
    • Youth Leadership Conference
      Organizes and presents an annual 2-day Youth Leadership Conference in Indio, CA, teaching leadership basics, character traits, problem-solving, communication skills, and resistance to bullying, gangs, and substance use.
    • Youth Leadership Conference
      Organizes and presents an annual 2-day Youth Leadership Conference in Indio, CA, teaching leadership basics, character traits, problem-solving, communication skills, and resistance to negative influences like bullying and substance use.
    • Youth Leadership Conference
      Organizes a Youth Leadership Conference that teaches leadership basics, character traits, problem-solving, communication skills, and resistance to bullying, gangs, and substance use, with events held annually.
    • Youth Leadership Conference
      Organizes and presents an annual 2-day Youth Leadership Conference in Indio, CA, teaching leadership basics, character traits, problem-solving, communication skills, and resistance to bullying, gangs, and substance use.
    • Youth Leadership Conferences
      Organizes and presents annual 2-day Youth Leadership Conferences in Indio, CA, teaching leadership basics, character traits, problem-solving, communication skills, and resistance to bullying, gangs, and substance use. The conference has been held at Van Buren Elementary School.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$190K
Contributions & grants$183K97%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$6510%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$67K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +21.3%
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Bridges 2 Hope Partner — Peggy Grabow, Founder of Bridges 2 Hope, was honored.
  • Coachella College and Career Fair Partner — Dr. Julio Omier, Co-Director of the Coachella College and Career Fair, was honored.
  • Desert United Partner — Mario Hernandez, Founder of Desert United, was honored.
  • Harbor Community Health Centers Partner — Organization recognized as an honoree.
  • Jocelyn Center Partner — Barbara Hankey-Rogers, a board member of Jocelyn Center, was honored.
  • LJ’s Catering Partner — Organization associated with an honoree (Jim Birmingham, Executive Chef).
  • Life after Love Partner — Organization associated with an honoree (A.J. Trujillo, Board Member).
  • Loving All Animals Partner — Barbara Hankey-Rogers, a board member of Loving All Animals, was honored.
  • Makapo Aquatics Project Partner — Organization associated with an honoree (RJ De Rama, Executive Director).
  • McCallum Theater Partner — Barbara Hankey-Rogers, a board member of McCallum Theater, was honored.
  • Music and Memory organization Partner — Trains Angel Light Academy's adult and youth leaders to implement their program model.
  • One Valley Foundation Partner — Honored as the Official Non-profit of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
  • Orange County Department of Education Partner — Organization associated with an honoree (Kathy Boyd, Executive Director of Workforce Development).
  • Pure Life Acupuncture Partner — Organization associated with an honoree (Erika Barrantes, Owner).
  • The Boys & Girls Club, Cathedral City Partner — Scott Robinson, CEO of The Boys & Girls Club, Cathedral City, was honored.
  • Why’d You Stop Me? Partner — Organization associated with an honoree (Armando Yearwood, Lead Law Enforcement Instructor).