Civic Intelligence

City Lights Ministry

EIN 47-0977146 • 501(c)3 • Winston Salem, NC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Ministry committed to sharing the gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of children who are faced with poverty, food insecurity, or feel hopeless through counseling, eduction, and early learning development.

1600 Williamson StreetWinston Salem, NC 27107

www.citylightsministry.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

50th percentile

3.8%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

100%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,007,823

Up $37,186 (+3.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$230,291

Down $425,268 (-65%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$777,532

Up $462,454 (+147%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$954,736

Up $478,292 (+100%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$492,282

Up $34,682 (+7.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$462,454

Up $443,610 (+2354%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $24,104Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $24,1042017Assets 2018: $40,325Liabilities 2018: $168Net Assets 2018: $40,1572018Assets 2019: $39,950Liabilities 2019: $442Net Assets 2019: $39,5082019Assets 2020: $82,605Liabilities 2020: $2,390Net Assets 2020: $80,2152020Assets 2021: $1,105,352Liabilities 2021: $701,028Net Assets 2021: $404,3242021Assets 2022: $979,546Liabilities 2022: $683,312Net Assets 2022: $296,2342022Assets 2023: $970,637Liabilities 2023: $655,559Net Assets 2023: $315,0782023Assets 2024: $1,007,823Liabilities 2024: $230,291Net Assets 2024: $777,5322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,007,823
Liabilities$230,291
Net Assets$777,532
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2017: $141,093Expenses 2017: $129,962Net Income 2017: $11,1312017Revenue 2018: $152,842Expenses 2018: $136,789Net Income 2018: $16,0532018Revenue 2019: $260,831Expenses 2019: $261,480Net Income 2019: -$6492019Revenue 2020: $210,780Expenses 2020: $170,073Net Income 2020: $40,7072020Revenue 2021: $646,007Expenses 2021: $321,898Net Income 2021: $324,1092021Revenue 2022: $473,764Expenses 2022: $581,854Net Income 2022: -$108,0902022Revenue 2023: $476,444Expenses 2023: $457,600Net Income 2023: $18,8442023Revenue 2024: $954,736Expenses 2024: $492,282Net Income 2024: $462,4542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$954,736
Expenses$492,282
Net Income$462,454
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,007,823
Liabilities
$230,291
Net assets
$777,532
Revenue
$954,736
Expenses
$492,282
Net income
$462,454
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.01$0.23$0.78$0.95$0.49$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.66$0.32$0.48$0.46$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.68$0.30$0.47$0.58$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.70$0.40$0.65$0.32$0.32
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.21$0.17$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.26$0.26$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.15$0.14$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.14$0.13$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$961,322
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

ASSIST THE HOMELESS

Ministry committed to sharing the gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of children who are faced with poverty, food insecurity, or feel hopeless through counseling, eduction, and early learning development.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$926,960$918,002▼ $8,958
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$315,078$777,532▲ $462,454
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$32,360$45,119▲ $12,759
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$27,660-
Inventories for Sale or Use$5,265$10,132▲ $4,867
Total Assets$970,637$1,007,823▲ $37,186
Other Assets Total$6,052$6,910▲ $858
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$651,103$226,468▼ $424,635
Other Liabilities$4,456$3,823▼ $633
Total Liabilities$655,559$230,291▼ $425,268
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$315,078$777,532▲ $462,454
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$970,637$1,007,823▲ $37,186

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$871,240$74,580$945,820
Equipment$46,762$79,872$126,634
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melanie BellPresidentFT$39,520$39,520
Matthew BellVice PresideFT$39,035$39,035
Mallory BellBoard Member-$5,165$5,165

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
An TroungBoard Member
Brad CraverBoard Member
Tony BellBoard Member
Vickie DarnellSecretary
Dave MoserTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$958,209
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,163
Other Revenue
$-4,636
All Other Contributions
$953,209
Change in Net Assets
$462,454

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table250$121,306
Cars and Other Vehicles1$25,000
Total Noncash Contributions251$146,306
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$255,179
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$236,983
Total Fundraising Expense$4,277
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$120
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$137,336$78,471-$215,807
Depreciation Depletion$47,852--$47,852
Insurance$20,987--$20,987
Office Expenses$16,592$2,830-$19,422
Payroll Taxes$12,238$6,992-$19,230
Interest$14,359--$14,359
Information Technology-$8,497-$8,497
Travel$6,434--$6,434
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,300-$5,300
Other Expenses$6,348-$4,277$4,277
Advertising$2,367--$2,367
Other Employee Benefits$1,238$708-$1,946
Grants to Domestic Individuals$120--$120
Total Functional Expenses$385,207$102,798$4,277$492,282
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,586
Fundraising Gross Income$1,950
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
Payroll Liabilities$3,823
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
Yes
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 2

“Melanie bell matthew bell president vp son melanie bell tony bell president director spouse melanie bell mallory bell president director daughter”

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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“All new members are required to sign the conflict of interest policy prior to sitting on the board. Compliance is reviewed annually during the board retreat meeting.”

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

“Executive director compensation is determined and formally approved by the board. Compensation is based upon comparable salaries and budgetary allowances.”

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

“Office or key employee compensation is determined and formally approved by the board. Compensation is based upon comparable salaries and budgetary allowances.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The public can schedule a meeting to review the form 990 in our office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
City Lights Ministry
EIN
47-0977146
Phone
3368311003
Address
1600 WILLIAMSON STREET, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27107

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Bell
Title
President
Phone
3368311003
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melanie Bell
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
13
Volunteers
1,164

Preparer

Firm
Paul Cox & Todd Pllc
Address
110 OAKWOOD DR STE 520, WINSTONSALEM, NC 27103
Preparer
Margaret S Todd
Phone
3367941211
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Ministry committed to sharing the gospel and meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of children who are faced with poverty, food insecurity, or feel hopeless through counseling, eduction, and early learning development.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MELANIE BELL MATTHEW BELL PRESIDENT VP SON MELANIE BELL TONY BELL PRESIDENT DIRECTOR SPOUSE MELANIE BELL MALLORY BELL PRESIDENT DIRECTOR DAUGHTER
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL NEW MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PRIOR TO SITTING ON THE BOARD. COMPLIANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY DURING THE BOARD RETREAT MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION IS BASED UPON COMPARABLE SALARIES AND BUDGETARY ALLOWANCES.
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