Civic Intelligence

True Light Christian School

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 41-1619117

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Nov 03, 2021

Organization Profilewww.TrueLightChristianSchool.org
PO Box 751Marshall, MN 56258

(507) 532-2762

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

56th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

66th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$286,794

Up $49,927 (+21%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$286,427

Up $138,960 (+94%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$367

Down $89,033 (-100%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$863,577

Up $201,871 (+31%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$724,617

Up $49,558 (+7.3%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$138,960

Up $152,313 (+1141%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $149,593Liabilities 2011: $277Net Assets 2011: $149,3162011Assets 2012: $170,354Liabilities 2012: $247Net Assets 2012: $170,1072012Assets 2013: $166,098Liabilities 2013: $224Net Assets 2013: $165,8742013Assets 2014: $177,828Liabilities 2014: $253Net Assets 2014: $177,5752014Assets 2015: $153,337Liabilities 2015: $2,361Net Assets 2015: $150,9762015Assets 2016: $161,350Liabilities 2016: $2,678Net Assets 2016: $158,6722016Assets 2017: $165,508Liabilities 2017: $199Net Assets 2017: $165,3092017Assets 2018: $173,734Liabilities 2018: -$13Net Assets 2018: $173,7472018Assets 2019: $160,677Liabilities 2019: -$143Net Assets 2019: $160,8202019Assets 2020: $236,867Liabilities 2020: $89,400Net Assets 2020: $147,4672020Assets 2021: $286,794Liabilities 2021: $367Net Assets 2021: $286,4272021Assets 2022: $343,774Liabilities 2022: -$24Net Assets 2022: $343,7982022Assets 2023: $332,838Liabilities 2023: $2,562Net Assets 2023: $330,2762023Assets 2024: $345,081Liabilities 2024: $4,224Net Assets 2024: $340,8572024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$286,794
Liabilities$367
Net Assets$286,427
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $420,474Expenses 2011: $416,863Net Income 2011: $3,6112011Revenue 2012: $446,339Expenses 2012: $425,548Net Income 2012: $20,7912012Revenue 2013: $478,164Expenses 2013: $482,397Net Income 2013: -$4,2332013Revenue 2014: $587,992Expenses 2014: $576,488Net Income 2014: $11,5042014Revenue 2015: $587,441Expenses 2015: $614,040Net Income 2015: -$26,5992015Revenue 2016: $610,718Expenses 2016: $603,022Net Income 2016: $7,6962016Revenue 2017: $630,480Expenses 2017: $623,843Net Income 2017: $6,6372017Revenue 2018: $718,085Expenses 2018: $709,647Net Income 2018: $8,4382018Revenue 2019: $696,440Expenses 2019: $709,367Net Income 2019: -$12,9272019Revenue 2020: $661,706Expenses 2020: $675,059Net Income 2020: -$13,3532020Revenue 2021: $863,577Expenses 2021: $724,617Net Income 2021: $138,9602021Revenue 2022: $608,116Expenses 2022: $636,139Net Income 2022: -$28,0232022Revenue 2023: $667,231Expenses 2023: $681,884Net Income 2023: -$14,6532023Revenue 2024: $734,435Expenses 2024: $725,201Net Income 2024: $9,2342024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$863,577
Expenses$724,617
Net Income$138,960
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Nov 3, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$874,393
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

True Light Christ School equips children to excel in a life that is pleasing to God by accepting the authority of God's Word, demonstrating Christ-like character, developing their academic potential and identifying their God-given gifts.

To equip children to excel in a life that is pleasing to God by accepting the authority of God's Word, demonstrating Christ-like character, developing their academic potential and identifying their God-given gifts.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$223,788$247,108▲ $23,320
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$11,795$43,952▲ $32,157
Investments Other Securities$3,009$1,737▼ $1,272
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$281$43▼ $238
Accounts Receivable$-2,006$-6,046▼ $4,040
Total Assets$236,867$286,794▲ $49,927
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$89,400$0▼ $89,400
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$367-
Total Liabilities$89,400$367▼ $89,033
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$147,467$286,427▲ $138,960
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$147,467$286,427▲ $138,960
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$236,867$286,794▲ $49,927

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$43$5,600$5,643
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark RuudChairman of the Board
Darrin BrownleeVice Chairmain of the Boar
Daniel BurnsMember
Jen NawrockiMember
Russ OglesbyMember
Tim GrossMember
David SprikSecretary
Wayne PafkoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$377,865
Program Service Revenue
$468,525
Investment Income
$576
Other Revenue
$16,611
All Other Contributions
$98,758
Change in Net Assets
$138,960
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$457,104
Other Expenses$193,850
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$73,663
Total Fundraising Expense$2,057
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$340,342$70,782$1,475$412,599
Occupancy$91,809$10,425-$102,234
Grants to Domestic Individuals$73,663--$73,663
Payroll Taxes$25,824$1,181$112$27,117
Information Technology$16,684$1,644-$18,328
Other Employee Benefits$16,977$403$8$17,388
Other Expenses$8,496--$8,496
Insurance$4,849$2,910-$7,759
Advertising$4,806$693$462$5,961
All Other Expenses$5,336--$5,336
Office Expenses-$978-$978
Interest-$909-$909
Depreciation Depletion$210$28-$238
Total Functional Expenses$632,607$89,953$2,057$724,617
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$27,427
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,816
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Promise Event-dinner/entertainment$63,424$27,427$1,937$25,490
Total Events$63,424$27,427$10,816$16,611
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Amy PafkoSpouse of True Light Board TreasurerAmy Pafko, the wife of the treasurer, worked for 93 hours during the 2020/2021 school year as a substitute teacher. She was paid the same rate for the time worked as all other substitute teachers.No-
Russell OglesbyMember of the True Light BoardRussell Oglesby was a principal/teacher for the school years from 1987/1988 to 2015/2016. Russ worked for 144 hours during the 2020/2021 school year as a substitute teacher. He is paid the same rate for the time worked as all other substitute teachers.No-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“The parents of all enrolled students, as well as all employees are members. Each family unit for enrolled students is considered 1 member.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“By a majority vote at the annual meeting, the members vote to elect the school board members to serve.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Form 990 is made available to all school board members for their indiviual review of the return. A paper copy is maintained in the school office for review and all members are provided the opportunity to schedule a meeting to discuss specifics of the return with the accountant. The Form 990 is then reviewed as a board, discussed, and questions answered at the September and/or October school board meeting. It is then voted on for approval to submit to the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“An annual review of potential conflict of interest is conducted for all members of the school board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Administrator's salary is determined by the school board. School board officers and members do not receive any compensation for their service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents & financial statements are available to the general public upon request to the school office. Upon request, members of True Light Christian School are provided with monthly board minutes and financial statements.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
True Light Christian School
EIN
41-1619117
Phone
5075322762
Address
PO BOX 751, MARSHALL, MN 56258

Signing Officer

Name
Wayne Pafko
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5075322762
Signed
2021-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Wayne Pafko
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
26
Volunteers
53

Preparer

Firm
Dana F Cole & Company Llp
Address
310 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE, MARSHALL, MN 56258
Preparer
Greg Shaw
Phone
5075322295
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Our racially nondiscrinatory policy historically has been published each year in the local paper in conjunction with our "kindergarten roundup". This is the time most students register for the upcoming school year. In the spring of 2021, that posting was missed.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1As a non-public school in Minnesota, True Light receives grants through the local school district: "Aid to Non-Public Schools".This aid includes textbooks, health services, Title 1: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged, and Title 2: Teacher Professional Development.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The school complies with the requirements of Sections 4.01, 4.02, 4.04, 4.05. However, as previously described for Part 1, question 3. The publication of the nondiscriminatory policy was inadvertantly missed in Spring, 2021.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Part I, Line 7
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Assistance for True Light tuition for families with financial need
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc0Tuition credit applied to individual families' tuition account receivable with the school. No cash is distributed for tuition assistance to the families.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Tuition assistance to individual, True Light Christian School students, is based on a 3rd party analysis of each families' financial need. The family sends an application for assistance to the independent company who makes an analysis of their data and submits to the school the amount, if any, of financial need the family has for tuition for grades kindergarten - 8th grade. Only enrolled students are granted assistance in the form of a credit on their family's tuition account with the school. School Board Officers and Members may be granted tuition assistance via the same process as all other school families. They are granted no special consideration for service on the school board. Mission donations are given to domestic, Christian organizations as approved by the school board.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0Russell Oglesby
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1Amy Pafko
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0Member of the True Light Board
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt1Spouse of True Light Board Treasurer
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0Russell Oglesby was a principal/teacher for the school years from 1987/1988 to 2015/2016. Russ worked for 144 hours during the 2020/2021 school year as a substitute teacher. He is paid the same rate for the time worked as all other substitute teachers.
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1Amy Pafko, the wife of the treasurer, worked for 93 hours during the 2020/2021 school year as a substitute teacher. She was paid the same rate for the time worked as all other substitute teachers.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The parents of all enrolled students, as well as all employees are members. Each family unit for enrolled students is considered 1 member.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1By a majority vote at the annual meeting, the members vote to elect the school board members to serve.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is made available to all school board members for their indiviual review of the return. A paper copy is maintained in the school office for review and all members are provided the opportunity to schedule a meeting to discuss specifics of the return with the accountant. The Form 990 is then reviewed as a board, discussed, and questions answered at the September and/or October school board meeting. It is then voted on for approval to submit to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3An annual review of potential conflict of interest is conducted for all members of the school board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Administrator's salary is determined by the school board. School board officers and members do not receive any compensation for their service.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents & financial statements are available to the general public upon request to the school office. Upon request, members of True Light Christian School are provided with monthly board minutes and financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$286,794
Liabilities
$367
Net assets
$286,427
Revenue
$863,577
Expenses
$724,617
Net income
$138,960
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.45$0.04$3.41$7.34$7.25$0.09
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.33$0.03$3.30$6.67$6.82$0.15
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.44$0.00$3.44$6.08$6.36$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.87$0.00$2.86$8.64$7.25$1.39
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.37$0.89$1.47$6.62$6.75$0.13
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.61$0.00$1.61$6.96$7.09$0.13
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.74$0.00$1.74$7.18$7.10$0.08
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.66$0.00$1.65$6.30$6.24$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.61$0.03$1.59$6.11$6.03$0.08
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.53$0.02$1.51$5.87$6.14$0.27
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.78$0.00$1.78$5.88$5.76$0.12
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.66$0.00$1.66$4.78$4.82$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.70$0.00$1.70$4.46$4.26$0.21
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.50$0.00$1.49$4.20$4.17$0.04