Nonprofit · EIN 81-1584802
B THE LIGHT
Tax-exempt · NEW ULM, MN 56073
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $141,193 | $208,470 | -$67,277 | $58,531 | $1,529 | $57,002 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $114,436 | $99,938 | $14,498 | $125,746 | $1,467 | $124,279 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $101,610
- Net income from fundraising events
- $39,186
- Other revenue
- $397
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,999
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $59,999
- Occupancy
- $3,180
- Other expenses
- $145,291
- Program services (functional)
- $91,964
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,746
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,531
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,529
- Net assets, end of year
- $57,002
- Cash, savings and investments
- $58,531
- Gross receipts
- $179,707
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA DOYEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $59,999 |
| AMBER MELBY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE MCDONOUGH | TREASURER | 0.25 | $0 |
| NATE GROEBNER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHILOE KOTTE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| ASHLEIGH SWEARINGEN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| NIC DUBBELDE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| TALIESEN BURROWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WARD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA DOYEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | $4,154 |
| AMBER MELBY | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| JULIE MCDONOUGH | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| NATE GROEBNER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETH SLETTA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| CORINNE JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHILOE KOTTE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| NIC DEBBELDE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEIGH SWEARINGEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15 S MINNESOTA ST, NEW ULM, MN 56073-3056
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 192, New Ulm MN 56073
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Amber Melby, 1024 South Payne, New Ulm MN 56073
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LAURA DOYEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (507) 276-4122
- Website
- bthelight4someone.org
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
OFFERING HOPE, CONNECTION, AND SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.
Program accomplishments
- HOPE HANDBAGS - BAGS OF GIFT CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES GIVEN TO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS IN 2024 TO SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR JOURNEYExpenses $31,194
- SURVIVAL FITNESS - A WELLNESS INITIATIVE THAT USES FITNESS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHILE ALSO HELPING THEM TO REBUILD THE STRENGTH LOST DURING THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES YOGA, STRENGTH TRAINING AND HEALTH COACHING.Expenses $7,319 · grants $12,500
- COOKING BEYOND CANCER - CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS ARE PRESCRIBED A "HEALTHY DIET" AS PART OF THEIR CARE PLAN AND MANY STRUGGLE WITH IMPLEMENTATION. COOKING CLASSES EMPOWER CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS BY TEACHING BASIC CULINARY SKILLS, DISPELLING NUTRITION MYTHS, AND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO WORKING WITH NOVEL INGREDIENTS. THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF CREATING A HEALTHY MEAL WITH OTHER SURVIVORS SERVES AS A SUPPORT GROUP THAT CAN NOURISH BOTH THE BODY AND SOUL.Expenses $8,436
- HOPE HUDDLES - HOPE HUDDLES PROVIDE A SIMPLE YET MEANINGFUL WAY FOR SURVIVORS TO CONNECT OVER A MEAL. THIS IS A MONTHLY OFFERING FOR SURVIVORS AT ANY STAGE IN THEIR JOURNEY. ALL HOPE HUDDLES ARE INFORMAL AND ARE A FUN, WELCOMING WAY TO OFFER CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT!HOPE GETAWAYS AND RELIGHT RETREATSExpenses $45,015
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1584802
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,531
- Income (IRS master file)
- $179,707
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $141,193 | $208,470 | $58,531 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $114,436 | $99,938 | $125,746 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Amber Melby | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-1584802).
Questions about B THE LIGHT
- What is the EIN of B THE LIGHT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of B THE LIGHT is 81-1584802.
- Is B THE LIGHT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to B THE LIGHT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does B THE LIGHT 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 B THE LIGHT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did B THE LIGHT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of B THE LIGHT?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Amber Melby.
- Who are the officers and directors of B THE LIGHT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,999 (LAURA DOYEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does B THE LIGHT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $141,193, expenses of $208,470 and total assets of $58,531 at year end.
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