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Lantern Books Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-1251995

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 01, 2024

Organization Profile
4A Bordner RdRichland, PA 17087

(717) 273-7602

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

19th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$212,672

Down $27,166 (-11%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$186,701

Down $38,472 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$25,971

Up $11,306 (+77%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$168,464

Down $21,817 (-11%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$204,853

Down $18,193 (-8.2%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$36,389

Down $3,624 (-11%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th 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

2023

Assets$212,672
Liabilities$25,971
Net Assets$186,701
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd 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

2023

Revenue$168,464
Expenses$204,853
Net Income-$36,389
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 1, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$412,223
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide wholesome, inspirational literature for the general public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$90,016$85,009▼ $5,007
Inventories for Sale or Use$70,872$51,717▼ $19,155
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,517$32,767▲ $19,250
Accounts Receivable$42,151$31,250▼ $10,901
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,065$11,929▼ $9,136
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,217--
Total Assets$239,838$212,672▼ $27,166
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$15,927-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,665$10,044▼ $4,621
Total Liabilities$14,665$25,971▲ $11,306
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$225,173$186,701▼ $38,472
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$225,173$186,701▼ $38,472
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$239,838$212,672▼ $27,166

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,692$64,795$74,487
Other Land Buildings$2,237$29,730$31,967
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Merle GingrichVice Chairma
David DieffenbachAdministrato
Clark ZimmermanMember
Irvin MartinMember
Leon BurkholderSecretary
Lester WeaverTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$30,989
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,684
Other Revenue
$135,791
All Other Contributions
$30,989
Change in Net Assets
$-36,389
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$128,211
Other Expenses$76,642
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$112,717$5,856-$118,573
Travel$31,095--$31,095
Office Expenses$15,403--$15,403
Occupancy$11,277--$11,277
Payroll Taxes$9,638--$9,638
Depreciation Depletion$9,450--$9,450
Insurance$2,983--$2,983
Fees for Services Accounting-$815-$815
Fees for Services Management-$119-$119
Other Expenses$83--$83
Total Functional Expenses$198,063$6,790$0$204,853
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
St Liabilities$15,927
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
4A BORDNER RD, RICHLAND, PA 17087

Signing Officer

Name
David Dieffenbach
Title
Administrator
Phone
7172737602
Signed
2024-05-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Dieffenbach
Formed
2005
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Sonrise Tax Inc
Address
634 E LINCOLN AVE, MYERSTOWN, PA 17067-2217
Preparer
Jessica Reifsnyder Ea
Phone
7178660007
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference -1,994 inventory adjustment -89 total -2,083”

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

Open filing
Assets
$212,672
Liabilities
$25,971
Net assets
$186,701
Revenue
$168,464
Expenses
$204,853
Net income
-$36,389
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