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    Traveling Light Foundation
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    Traveling Light Foundation
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    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    https://www.gotlf.org
    PO BOX 52 MCMINNVILLE OR 97128-0052
    Mail donations to: PO Box 52 McMinnville OR 97128-9102

    MCMINNVILLE OR | IRS ruling year: 2022 | EIN: 87-4587224  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
     

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    See rating report below to learn why this organization is not currently eligible.

    Historical Ratings
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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    100

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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    Strategy

    40 out of 40 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Mission Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    Bringing smiles to growing minds as they realize their potential for creative exploration, scientific discovery, and global innovation.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    Traveling Light Foundation aspires to inspire the youth in our community by providing educational op
    Strategic Goals
    20 out of 20 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: To establish a podcast studio in a local middle school.
    Goal Two: To raise funds to provide educational experiences to the youth in our community.
    Goal Three: To provide scholarships to teachers or classrooms in our community.

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    As a volunteer based organization, we look for board members with varying skillsets who can with and educate others within our board. We have a president who has a schedule that allows for training webinars and research. Monthly and as needed meetings are held among board members for training purposes.
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Thought Leadership
    • Social Promotion
    • Civic Engagement

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Adaptability Practices
    30 out of 30 points
    The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year
    As a newly established organization, we have been constantly growing and learning how to expand and develop the goals of the organization. We have paid attention to local schools and their needs, and are working on a plan for a new podcast studio for the middle school. We also helped to purchase a piano for the school at their annual community fundraiser.