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LET IT SHINE INC
COLD SPRING, NY · EIN 364944190 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · letitshineonline.com
revenue
$86K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$-9K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

WE GATHER LOVE AND GIVE IT AWAY VIA A FOOD PANTRY THRIFT STORE,POP UP MARKETS,WOMENS RETREATS ADN COMMUNITY EVENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit operating in Verplanck, NY, that provides food assistance, runs a thrift store, and organizes pop-up markets and wellness events. Services include a food pantry for Town of Cortlandt residents, a curated thrift boutique, free outdoor yoga, and women's retreats. Founded to address local food insecurity, it emphasizes dignity, community connection, and holistic well-being.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

LISA - Let It Shine Again
Thrift boutique offering gently used women's clothing, housewares, and decor, with proceeds supporting The Pantry
Pop Up Market on the River
Weekly outdoor market on summer Sundays featuring vendors, free yoga, and community activities at Cortlandt Waterfront Park
Shine On Women's Weekends
Retreats for women focused on wellness, balance, and community connection, held at The Center at Mariandale in Ossining
The Pantry
Food assistance program open Fridays to Town of Cortlandt residents, providing groceries to individuals and families in need
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting weekly outdoor markets and community events
      Operates a weekly outdoor market and hosts year-round special events for makers, bakers, and crafters, including sound bath events at 11 AM as part of the Sunday Market on the River program.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a Summer Lunches program for families
      Runs a Summer Lunches program aimed at supporting young families with food access during summer months.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating a food pantry for local residents
      Provides food assistance through a food pantry established in 2019, operating weekly on Fridays from 10 AM to 2 PM at 137 Seventh Street, Verplanck, NY, primarily serving Town of Cortlandt residents and supporting children in need of school snacks.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operating a thrift store to support food pantry operations
      Runs a thrift boutique named LISA that generates sales revenue to support the food pantry; part of broader community service and retail offerings including pop-up markets.
  • Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
    • Organizing women's retreats and support programming
      Hosts annual women's retreat events, such as one scheduled for March 6–8 at Mariandale, and facilitates a Facebook group to foster connection and mutual support among women.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Producing a radio show and podcast
      Creates and shares a radio show and podcast titled "Shine On" as part of its outreach and community engagement efforts.
  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Providing free yoga and wellness programming
      Offers free weekly yoga sessions during summer months (June–September) and hosts recurring Sunday morning yoga at Cortlandt Waterfront Park in Verplanck through at least September 6, 2026.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$86K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-9K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -4.4%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Cortlandt Waterfront Park Partner — Hosts free weekly yoga events during summer months.
  • Facebook Partner — Hosts a group for women on the Facebook platform to foster connection.
  • Field Hall Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of Let It Shine Inc.
  • GoDaddy Partner — Website hosting and technology support provided through GoDaddy's website builder platform.
  • Mariandale Partner — Hosts the organization's women's retreat event.
  • Page & Otto Marx Jr. Foundlation Funder — Financial supporter of Let It Shine Inc.
  • Town of Cortlandt Government — Local government partner providing support or access for Let It Shine Inc. programs.
  • Westchester County Government — Supporting entity for Let It Shine Inc. programs.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client-Centered Service Model
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By allowing clients to choose goods in a dignified, retail-like environment, we increase engagement and well-being because autonomy and respect reinforce self-worth and program utilization.
  • Women-Centered Mutual Support
    methodology: women_centered_support
    By creating supportive community spaces specifically for women, we foster personal growth and resilience because gender-specific peer networks enhance emotional well-being and sustained engagement.