Human Services : Multipurpose Human Service Organizations

Points of Light Institute

Together we can make a difference

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (63.24)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 83.4%    
Administrative Expenses 13.3%    
Fundraising Expenses 3.1%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.04    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.24)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 9.6%    
Program Expenses Growth 24.3%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.46    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 09/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $25,346,524
Other Revenue $888,268
Total Revenue $26,234,792
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $22,763,892
Administrative Expenses $3,648,318
Fundraising Expenses $861,330
Total Functional Expenses $27,273,540
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,038,748
   
Net Assets $11,381,661

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Contact Information

Points of Light Institute
600 Means Street
Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30318
tel: (800) 750-7653
fax: (202) 729-8100
EIN: 65-0206641

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Leadership      (FYE 09/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Michelle Nunn President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $25,000 0.09%
Other Salaries of Note
Robert K. Goodwin Former President, CEO (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $716,254 2.62%

Donor Privacy Policy

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Mission

Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. We are organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator.

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