Civic Intelligence

Lantern Light Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-4769645

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jul 12, 2024

Organization ProfileLANTERNLIGHT.ORG
1802 Tulane AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 273-5573

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

21st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

7th percentile

-49%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$68,000

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-7.8%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets21st percentile

Assets

Down

$1,287,487

Down $109,368 (-7.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,286,087

Down $109,158 (-7.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,400

Down $210 (-13%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$211,657

Down $30,501 (-13%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$315,181

Up $20,186 (+6.8%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$103,524

Down $50,687 (-96%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2015: $1,614,741Liabilities 2015: $2,830Net Assets 2015: $1,611,9112015Assets 2016: $2,036,714Liabilities 2016: $403,326Net Assets 2016: $1,633,3882016Assets 2017: $1,582,732Liabilities 2017: $3,805Net Assets 2017: $1,578,9272017Assets 2019: $1,528,749Liabilities 2019: $1,000Net Assets 2019: $1,527,7492019Assets 2020: $1,602,442Liabilities 2020: $26,988Net Assets 2020: $1,575,4542020Assets 2021: $1,525,492Liabilities 2021: $2,763Net Assets 2021: $1,522,7292021Assets 2022: $1,396,855Liabilities 2022: $1,610Net Assets 2022: $1,395,2452022Assets 2023: $1,287,487Liabilities 2023: $1,400Net Assets 2023: $1,286,0872023Assets 2024: $1,180,379Liabilities 2024: $1,999Net Assets 2024: $1,178,3802024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,287,487
Liabilities$1,400
Net Assets$1,286,087
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $292,065Expenses 2015: $225,728Net Income 2015: $66,3372015Revenue 2016: $330,504Expenses 2016: $269,630Net Income 2016: $60,8742016Revenue 2017: $218,671Expenses 2017: $273,132Net Income 2017: -$54,4612017Revenue 2019: $250,618Expenses 2019: $278,725Net Income 2019: -$28,1072019Revenue 2020: $283,019Expenses 2020: $251,731Net Income 2020: $31,2882020Revenue 2021: $223,406Expenses 2021: $247,658Net Income 2021: -$24,2522021Revenue 2022: $242,158Expenses 2022: $294,995Net Income 2022: -$52,8372022Revenue 2023: $211,657Expenses 2023: $315,181Net Income 2023: -$103,5242023Revenue 2024: $194,804Expenses 2024: $325,862Net Income 2024: -$131,0582024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$211,657
Expenses$315,181
Net Income-$103,524
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$220,638
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Providing a place of peace, support, and encouragement to the working poor and homeless, in downtown new orleans as they rebuild their lives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,329,855$1,286,459▼ $43,396
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$67,000$1,028▼ $65,972
Total Assets$1,396,855$1,287,487▼ $109,368
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,610$1,400▼ $210
Total Liabilities$1,610$1,400▼ $210
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,395,245$1,286,087▼ $109,158
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,395,245$1,286,087▼ $109,158
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,396,855$1,287,487▼ $109,368
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kenitha Grooms-williamsExecutive DiFT$68,000$68,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eleanora Bazile BrooksPast Chair
Campbell WallaceBoard Member
Deacon Allen StevensBoard Member
Gertrude IvoryBoard Member
Hunter HarrisBoard Member
Judith MirantiBoard Member
Steve OrkusAsst. Vice P
Latoya Papillion-herrCurrent Chai
Edwin ConnickSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$131,704
Program Service Revenue
$4,130
Investment Income
$43,541
Other Revenue
$32,282
All Other Contributions
$129,348
Change in Net Assets
$-103,524
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$153,200
Other Expenses$150,818
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$11,163
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$61,279$10,814-$72,093
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,800$10,200-$68,000
Occupancy$30,757$5,428-$36,185
All Other Expenses$14,084$1,328-$15,412
Grants to Domestic Individuals$11,163--$11,163
Payroll Taxes$9,356$1,651-$11,007
Insurance$5,634$3,034-$8,668
Other Expenses$7,634$9,227-$7,634
Information Technology-$6,913-$6,913
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,365-$5,365
Office Expenses$1,039$2,021-$3,060
Pension Plan Contributions-$2,100-$2,100
Total Functional Expenses$257,100$58,081$0$315,181
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$38,965
Fundraising Direct Expenses$8,981
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$38,965$38,965$8,981$29,984
Total Events$38,965$38,965$8,981$29,984
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is provided to management and the board for review and approval before being submitted to the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Board of directors determine compensation of the executive director based on similar compensation of similar non-profit organizations in the new orleans area.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lantern Light Inc
EIN
20-4769645
Phone
5042735573
Address
1802 TULANE AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Signing Officer

Name
Latoya Papillion-herr
Title
Current Chair
Phone
5042735573
Signed
2024-07-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Latoya Papillion-herr
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Sean Bruno Cpas
Address
6100 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE STE 200, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122-4210
Preparer
Sheldon M Bruno
Phone
5042413411
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Adjustment to beginning net assets -1,190”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,287,487
Liabilities
$1,400
Net assets
$1,286,087
Revenue
$211,657
Expenses
$315,181
Net income
-$103,524
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.18$0.19$0.33$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.29$0.21$0.32$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.00$1.40$0.24$0.29$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.52$0.22$0.25$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.03$1.58$0.28$0.25$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$0.25$0.28$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.00$1.58$0.22$0.27$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.40$1.63$0.33$0.27$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.00$1.61$0.29$0.23$0.07