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Lantern Books Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 46-1251995

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 02, 2016

Organization Profile
234 B East Rosebud RoadMyerstown, PA 17067

(717) 273-7602

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.4%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

49th percentile

1.1%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$104,517

Up $1,107 (+1.1%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$89,517

Up $1,107 (+1.3%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$15,000

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$204,916

Up $39,689 (+24%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$202,060

Up $42,181 (+26%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$2,856

Down $2,492 (-47%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $83,062Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $83,0622013Assets 2014: $103,410Liabilities 2014: $15,000Net Assets 2014: $88,4102014Assets 2015: $104,517Liabilities 2015: $15,000Net Assets 2015: $89,5172015Assets 2016: $115,037Liabilities 2016: $10,000Net Assets 2016: $105,0372016Assets 2017: $149,354Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $149,3542017Assets 2018: $175,088Liabilities 2018: $6,085Net Assets 2018: $169,0032018Assets 2019: $223,244Liabilities 2019: $10,360Net Assets 2019: $212,8842019Assets 2020: $251,920Liabilities 2020: $1,478Net Assets 2020: $250,4422020Assets 2021: $274,705Liabilities 2021: $16,767Net Assets 2021: $257,9382021Assets 2022: $239,838Liabilities 2022: $14,665Net Assets 2022: $225,1732022Assets 2023: $212,672Liabilities 2023: $25,971Net Assets 2023: $186,7012023Assets 2024: $182,366Liabilities 2024: $28,811Net Assets 2024: $153,5552024Assets 2025: $151,591Liabilities 2025: $24,154Net Assets 2025: $127,4372025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$104,517
Liabilities$15,000
Net Assets$89,517
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $137,207Expenses 2013: $107,949Net Income 2013: $29,2582013Revenue 2014: $165,227Expenses 2014: $159,879Net Income 2014: $5,3482014Revenue 2015: $204,916Expenses 2015: $202,060Net Income 2015: $2,8562015Revenue 2016: $209,772Expenses 2016: $199,053Net Income 2016: $10,7192016Revenue 2017: $241,517Expenses 2017: $196,107Net Income 2017: $45,4102017Revenue 2018: $249,070Expenses 2018: $201,897Net Income 2018: $47,1732018Revenue 2019: $229,371Expenses 2019: $184,065Net Income 2019: $45,3062019Revenue 2020: $232,306Expenses 2020: $194,792Net Income 2020: $37,5142020Revenue 2021: $226,631Expenses 2021: $213,776Net Income 2021: $12,8552021Revenue 2022: $190,281Expenses 2022: $223,046Net Income 2022: -$32,7652022Revenue 2023: $168,464Expenses 2023: $204,853Net Income 2023: -$36,3892023Revenue 2024: $175,023Expenses 2024: $211,530Net Income 2024: -$36,5072024Revenue 2025: $192,596Expenses 2025: $222,186Net Income 2025: -$29,5902025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$204,916
Expenses$202,060
Net Income$2,856
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 2, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$381,598
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide wholesome, inspirational literature for the general public.

Provide literature for the general public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$25,487$39,707▲ $14,220
Inventories for Sale or Use$41,126$33,529▼ $7,597
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$26,134$32,708▲ $6,574
Loans From Officers Directors$15,000$15,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,663$-1,427▼ $12,090
Total Assets$103,410$104,517▲ $1,107
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$15,000$15,000→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$88,410$89,517▲ $1,107
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$88,410$89,517▲ $1,107
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$103,410$104,517▲ $1,107

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$32,708$40,059$72,767
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kenneth SheafferChairman
Merle GingrichVice Chairma
Amos WeaverBoard Member
Amos MartinSecretary
Jonas GoodTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$68,655
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3
Other Revenue
$136,258
All Other Contributions
$68,655
Change in Net Assets
$2,856
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$117,725
Other Expenses$84,335
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$104,225$5,436-$109,661
Office Expenses$12,206--$12,206
Depreciation Depletion$8,897--$8,897
Payroll Taxes$8,064--$8,064
Occupancy$7,200--$7,200
All Other Expenses$4,804--$4,804
Other Expenses$1,669--$1,669
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,226-$1,226
Travel$1,092--$1,092
Advertising$485--$485
Total Functional Expenses$195,398$6,662$0$202,060
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,000$15,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lantern Books Inc
EIN
46-1251995
Phone
7172737602
Address
234 B EAST ROSEBUD ROAD, MYERSTOWN, PA 17067

Signing Officer

Name
Kenneth Sheaffer
Title
Chairman
Phone
7172737602
Signed
2016-05-02

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kenneth Sheaffer
Formed
2005
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Sonrise Tagsandtax LLC
Address
1509 MT ZION RD, LEBANON, PA 17046-7805
Preparer
Kenneth N Shirk Ea
Phone
7178652530
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Prior period depreciation adjustment -1,749 total -1,749”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$104,517
Liabilities
$15,000
Net assets
$89,517
Revenue
$204,916
Expenses
$202,060
Net income
$2,856
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.24$1.27$1.93$2.22$0.30
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.82$0.29$1.54$1.75$2.12$0.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.26$1.87$1.68$2.05$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.15$2.25$1.90$2.23$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.17$2.58$2.27$2.14$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$0.01$2.50$2.32$1.95$0.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.10$2.13$2.29$1.84$0.45
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.06$1.69$2.49$2.02$0.47
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$2.42$1.96$0.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.10$1.05$2.10$1.99$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.15$0.90$2.05$2.02$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.03$0.15$0.88$1.65$1.60$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$1.37$1.08$0.29