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Light Brigade

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Tax-exempt since April 1992
  • EIN: 77-0289752

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$26.5k (2024)

Expenses
$32.7k (2024)

Total Assets
$38.1k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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 July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$26,530
Expenses
$32,668
Net Income
-$6,138
Net Assets
$38,102
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,530
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,102
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,102
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
George Culver (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 4, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,632
Expenses
$29,557
Net Income
$12,075
Net Assets
$38,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,632
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,016
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,016
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
George Culver (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 9, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,697
Expenses
$26,207
Net Income
$2,490
Net Assets
$15,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,105
28.2%
Program Services $10,150
35.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,442
36.4%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,166
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,166
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Twist (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Culver (President) $0 $0 $0
Rod Alstrom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 6, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$39,058
Expenses
$38,049
Net Income
$1,009
Net Assets
$12,676
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,440
24.2%
Program Services $11,950
30.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,668
45.2%
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 $12,676
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,676
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Twist (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Culver (President) $0 $0 $0
Rod Alstrom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on June 16, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$30,754
Expenses
$37,082
Net Income
-$6,328
Net Assets
$11,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,850
28.8%
Program Services $12,800
41.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,104
29.6%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,667
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Twist (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Culver (President) $0 $0 $0
Rod Alstrom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on June 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,521
Expenses
$39,820
Net Income
-$5,299
Net Assets
$17,995
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,100
20.6%
Program Services $11,738
34.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,683
45.4%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,995
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,995
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Twist (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Culver (President) $0 $0 $0
Rod Alstrom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$53,219
Expenses
$44,359
Net Income
$8,860
Net Assets
$23,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,620
29.4%
Program Services $12,130
22.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,469
47.9%
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 $23,294
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,294
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Twist (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
George Culver (President) $0 $0 $0
Rod Alstrom (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on June 15, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,912
Expenses
$59,798
Net Income
$7,114
Net Assets
$14,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,150
16.7%
Program Services $38,412
57.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,350
25.9%
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 $14,434
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,434

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990
Filed on July 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,684
Expenses
$52,797
Net Income
-$9,113
Net Assets
$7,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,875
4.3%
Program Services $26,170
59.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,639
35.8%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,320
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,320

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,080
Expenses
$49,307
Net Income
-$17,227
Net Assets
$16,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,000
12.5%
Program Services $28,080
87.5%
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 $16,433
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,433

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2000

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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