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Lantern Books Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-1251995

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 07, 2021

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

35th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

66th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

61st percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$251,920

Up $28,676 (+13%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$250,442

Up $37,558 (+18%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$1,478

Down $8,882 (-86%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$232,306

Up $2,935 (+1.3%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$194,792

Up $10,727 (+5.8%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$37,514

Down $7,792 (-17%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st 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

2020

Assets$251,920
Liabilities$1,478
Net Assets$250,442
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th 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

2020

Revenue$232,306
Expenses$194,792
Net Income$37,514
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 7, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$531,747
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide wholesome, inspirational literature for the general public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$59,529$73,855▲ $14,326
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$80,417$70,003▼ $10,414
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$30,857$51,442▲ $20,585
Accounts Receivable$28,089$47,410▲ $19,321
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$23,470$8,316▼ $15,154
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$882$894▲ $12
Total Assets$223,244$251,920▲ $28,676
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,360$1,478▼ $8,882
Total Liabilities$10,360$1,478▼ $8,882
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$212,884$250,442▲ $37,558
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$212,884$250,442▲ $37,558
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$223,244$251,920▲ $28,676

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$42,936$46,107$89,043
Other Land Buildings$8,506$21,153$29,659
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kenneth SheafferChairman
Merle GingrichVice Chairma
Lester WeaverMember
Leon BurkholderSecretary
Jeremy SlaymakerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$48,387
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7,805
Other Revenue
$176,114
All Other Contributions
$48,387
Change in Net Assets
$37,514
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$116,963
Other Expenses$77,829
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$102,686$5,344-$108,030
Travel$22,879--$22,879
Depreciation Depletion$19,143--$19,143
Office Expenses$16,164--$16,164
Occupancy$9,491--$9,491
Payroll Taxes$8,933--$8,933
Fees for Services Other$4,197--$4,197
Fees for Services Management-$2,780-$2,780
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,913-$1,913
Other Expenses$1,000--$1,000
Insurance$262--$262
Total Functional Expenses$184,755$10,037$0$194,792
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
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
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
2021-05-07

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kenneth Sheaffer
Formed
2005
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Sonrise Tagsandtax LLC
Address
634 E LINCOLN AVE, MYERSTOWN, PA 17067-2217
Preparer
Kenneth N Shirk Ea
Phone
7178660007
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference -92 inventory adjustment 136 total 44”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$251,920
Liabilities
$1,478
Net assets
$250,442
Revenue
$232,306
Expenses
$194,792
Net income
$37,514
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