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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3787799

BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC

Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55811

Financials

$1M$1.2M2022$1.4M$1.2M2023$1.2M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
January 31, 2025990$1,243,541$1,205,641$37,900$837,230$75,626$761,604
January 31, 2024990$1,398,653$1,192,260$206,393$814,181$90,477$723,704
January 31, 2023990$1,003,294$1,226,495-$223,201$665,254$147,943$517,311
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$466,931
of which government grants
$20,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,945
Net rental income
$3,650
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,200
Net income from fundraising events
$769,015
Other revenue
$772,665

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$14,299
Other salaries and wages
$381,872
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$432,628
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$30,550
Depreciation
$58,774
Program services (functional)
$951,825
Management and general (functional)
$45,900
Fundraising (functional)
$207,916

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$814,181
Total assets, end of year
$837,230
Total liabilities, end of year
$75,626
Net assets, end of year
$761,604
Land, buildings and equipment
$283,152
Net assets without donor restrictions
$761,604
Gross receipts
$1,838,202
Employees
90
Volunteers
2,027
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TONY BRONSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$6,619
REGINA FODNESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$4,725
CRAIG VANNESTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$2,955
NATHAN BENTLEYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
32$0
JESSE HINKEMEYERPRESIDENT, D
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CHAD NAGORSKIVICE PRES.,
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TIM CLAYTREASURER, D
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JON LUIKARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KRISTI STOKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CATHY SLACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JESSICA HEHIRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TONY BRONSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$7,790
REGINA FODNESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$4,264
CRAIG VANNESTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$4,155
NATHAN BENTLEYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
32$0
JESSE HINKEMEYERPRESIDENT, D
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CHAD NAGORSKIVICE PRES.,
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TIM CLAYTREASURER, D
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JON LUIKARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KRISTI STOKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CATHY SLACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended January 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TONY BRONSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$5,950
CRAIG VANNESTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$4,165
REGINA FODNESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$3,349
NATHAN BENTLEYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
32$0
KEN BUTLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KRISTI STOKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JON LUIKARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JESSE HINKEMEYERPRESIDENT, D
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
KATE VAN DAELEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CHAD NAGORSKIVICE PRES.,
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TIM CLAYTREASURER, D
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CATHY SLACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4313 HAINES RD, DULUTH, MN 55811-1542
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NATHAN BENTLEY, 4313 HAINES ROAD, DULUTH, MN 55811
Signed the 990
NATHAN BENTLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(218) 740-3536
Return prepared by
KOLQUIST SEITZ & GOLDMAN LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS IS TO INTRODUCE ALL TO THE MAGIC OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON BY INSPIRING PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS TO COME TOGETHER THROUGH A FREE HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY FOR THE PUBLIC TO TOUR AT NO CHARGE.

990 for the year ended January 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS PROVIDES A FREE HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW AT BAYFRONT PARK IN DULUTH, MN. CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND YOUNGER RECEIVE A NEW KNIT HAT WHEN THEY VISIT SANTA CLAUS. 30,000 HATS WERE HANDED OUT DURING THE EVENT. FREE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES ARE PROVIDED TO VISITORS AS THEY STAND AROUND ONE OF THE MANY FIRE PITS ENJOYING CONVERSATION AND FELLOWSHIP. AN ESTIMATED 299,000 VISITORS TOURED BENTLEYVILLE DURING THE PERIOD. BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS IS ALSO A DROP-OFF SITE FOR THE SALVATION ARMY'S ANNUAL TOYS-FOR-TOTS AND FOOD DRIVE WHERE 9,255 POUNDS OF FOOD AND 1,433 TOYS WERE RECEIVED. VOLUNTEERS PUT IN APPROXIMATELY 10,000 HOURS TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S TOUR OF LIGHTS A SUCCESS.
    Expenses $930,528
  • MANAGEMENT & GENERAL EXPENSES
    Expenses $21,297

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026Not on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025990 on file
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3787799
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$837,230
Income (IRS master file)
$1,838,202

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990January 2025$1,243,541$1,205,641$837,230XML
990January 2024$1,398,653$1,192,260$814,181XML
990January 2023$1,003,294$1,226,495$665,254XML
990January 2022–––IRS
990January 2021–––IRS
990January 2020–––IRS
990January 2019–––IRS
990January 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3787799).

Questions about BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC

What is the EIN of BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC is 26-3787799.
Is BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 names NATHAN BENTLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,619 (TONY BRONSON, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BENTLEYVILLE TOUR OF LIGHTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,243,541, expenses of $1,205,641 and total assets of $837,230 at year end.

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