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Lightning Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$5.42M (2023)

Expenses
$4.98M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.94M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$278k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,417,268
Expenses
$4,979,594
Net Income
$437,674
Net Assets
$3,661,549
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,697,330
49.8%
Program Services $1,170,982
21.6%
Investment Income $93,295
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $769,000
14.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $193,832
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $972,252
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,939,302
Total Liabilities $277,753
Net Assets $3,661,549
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Frazier (Executive Director) $200,364 $0 $0
Jassen Cullimore (Director Of Community Hockey & Development) $117,200 $0 $0
Mathieu Garon (Asst. Director Of Community Hockey & Development) $109,111 $0 $0
Craig Sher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Vinik (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Julien Brisebois (Director) $0 $0 $0
Penny Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Griggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Feaster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,122,611
Expenses
$3,327,348
Net Income
$3,795,263
Net Assets
$3,285,298
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,570,289
64.2%
Program Services $836,911
11.8%
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $830,627
11.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $171,111
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $834,035
25.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,863,407
Total Liabilities $578,109
Net Assets $3,285,298
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Frazier (Executive Director) $169,386 $0 $0
Craig Sher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Vinik (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Julien Brisebois (Director) $0 $0 $0
Penny Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Griggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Feaster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Merrick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,116,313
Expenses
$2,505,632
Net Income
$610,681
Net Assets
-$571,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,962,597
63.0%
Program Services $502,198
16.1%
Investment Income $9,342
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $440,760
14.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,775
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,559
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $785,099
31.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,743,482
Total Liabilities $2,314,870
Net Assets -$571,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Frazier (Executive Director) $41,537 $0 $15,265
Jeff Vinik (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Craig Sher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Penny Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Griggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julien Brisbois (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jess Merrick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,195,928
Expenses
$6,512,411
Net Income
-$1,316,483
Net Assets
-$1,288,340
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,612,325
50.3%
Program Services $1,474,474
28.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $480,059
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $192,354
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,548,856
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,042,108
Total Liabilities $5,330,448
Net Assets -$1,288,340
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frazier Elizabeth (Executive Director) $192,354 $0 $0
Vinik Jeff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sher Craig (Director (Start 4/15/19)) $0 $0 $0
Vinik Penny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Griggs Steve (Director (Start 4/15/19)) $0 $0 $0
Brisbois Julien (Director (Start 4/15/19)) $0 $0 $0
Momberg Joel (Director (End 4/15/19)) $0 $0 $0
Leiweke Tod (Director (End 4/15/19)) $0 $0 $0
Yzerman Steve (Director (End 4/15/19)) $0 $0 $0
Jess Merrick (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,505,586
Expenses
$5,922,629
Net Income
-$417,043
Net Assets
$23,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,731,578
49.6%
Program Services $1,212,038
22.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $548,761
10.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,239,257
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,056,601
Total Liabilities $2,033,456
Net Assets $23,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vinik Jeff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Momberg Joel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinik Penny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leiweke Tod (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yzerman Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frazier Elizabeth (Executive Director) $0 $200,300 $0
Feaster Jay (Executive Director) $0 $164,617 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,557,850
Expenses
$3,253,768
Net Income
$304,082
Net Assets
$440,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,828,729
51.4%
Program Services $913,184
25.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $265,221
7.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $953,815
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,503,613
Total Liabilities $3,063,425
Net Assets $440,188
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vinik Jeff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Momberg Joel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinik Penny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leiweke Tod (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yzerman Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frazier Elizabeth (Executive Director) $0 $175,212 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,300,064
Expenses
$3,727,496
Net Income
-$427,432
Net Assets
$136,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,201,198
36.4%
Program Services $1,095,302
33.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $182,270
5.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $753,607
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,048,612
Total Liabilities $912,506
Net Assets $136,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vinik Jeff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Momberg Joel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinik Penny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leiweke Tod (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yzerman Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,991,745
Expenses
$1,803,610
Net Income
$1,188,135
Net Assets
$552,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,114,098
37.2%
Program Services $718,160
24.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $162,896
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $533,807
29.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,645,610
Total Liabilities $2,093,415
Net Assets $552,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vinik Jeff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Momberg Joel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vinik Penny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leiweke Tod (Director) $0 $0 $0
Yzerman Steve (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,309,548
Expenses
$1,584,775
Net Income
-$275,227
Net Assets
-$635,940
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,503
22.1%
Program Services $561,540
42.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$20,198
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $349,591
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $686,523
Total Liabilities $1,322,463
Net Assets -$635,940
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joel Momberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Penny Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tod Leiweke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Yzerman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,299,875
Expenses
$2,732,635
Net Income
-$1,432,760
Net Assets
-$360,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,097
19.5%
Program Services $595,105
45.8%
Investment Income $1,692
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $98,066
7.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,527
9.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $733,937
Total Liabilities $1,094,650
Net Assets -$360,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joel Momberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Penny Vinik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tod Leiweke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Yzerman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$538,703
Expenses
$2,917,584
Net Income
-$2,378,881
Net Assets
$1,072,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,935
17.6%
Program Services $62,638
11.6%
Investment Income $6,267
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $353,272
65.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,925
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,678,273
Total Liabilities $606,226
Net Assets $1,072,047

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,712,630
Expenses
$1,497,412
Net Income
$1,215,218
Net Assets
$3,450,928
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,206,338
81.3%
Program Services $233,734
8.6%
Investment Income $2,667
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $237,785
8.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,247
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,021,292
Total Liabilities $570,364
Net Assets $3,450,928

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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