Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 54-1942427 • 501(c)3 • Morgantown, WV
Profile
The purpose is to reconnect individuals to their human and natural environment through educational outreach, environmental activism and the creation of sustainable community processes.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
73rd percentile
Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
93rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 24.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
81st percentile
Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
59th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$71,596
Up $16,175 (+29%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $2,253 (-100%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$71,596
Up $18,428 (+35%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$101,507
Up $5,959 (+6.2%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$83,119
Down $12,012 (-13%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$18,388
Up $17,971 (+4310%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The purpose is to reconnect individuals to their human and natural environment through educational outreach, environmental activism and the creation of sustainable community processes.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| AURORA LIGHTS, INC. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (DURING, AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER) AND STEWARDSHIP/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OF VARIOUS KINDS TO PROMOTE NATIVE WV ANIMALS, BIODIVERSITY FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY APPALACHIA REGION. | $0 | $72,754 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER OSHA BUYSSE | Executive Director | PT | $24,844 | - | $24,844 |
| LAUREN MARTIN | Secretary | PT | $6,239 | - | $6,239 |
| PAULA TAYLOR | Treasurer | - | $2,448 | - | $2,448 |
| MATHEW LOUIS-ROSENBERG | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| DANIELLE OLSON | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: advertising. Amount: 100. Description: afterschool & summer program supplies. Amount: 6,702. Description: americorp fees. Amount: 6,122. Description: casual labor. Amount: 686. Description: insurance. Amount: 2,917. Description: donations-friends of deckers creek. Amount: 200. Description: mileage and travel. Amount: 350. Description: mla inschool expenses. Amount: 76. Description: office expense. Amount: 1,026. Description: payroll processing fees. Amount: 1,261. Description: depreciation on office trailer. Amount: 144. Description: licenses and taxes. Amount: 297. Description: grant expenses-national geographic. Amount: 4,599. Description: grant expenses-united way . Amount: 1,500. Description: fundraising. Amount: 33. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 26,013.”
“Description: adjustment for py credit card liability. Amount: 40.”
“Description: credit card liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 2,253. End of year amount: 0.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | JENNIFER OSHA BUYSSE |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 3042905917 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 130 DISCOVERY PLACE |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | MORGANTOWN |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WV |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 26508 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 55421 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 71596 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 58287 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 18388 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 55421 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 71596 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 101507 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 53168 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 71596 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 53168 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 71596 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 3701 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 30.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 4.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 8.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 24844 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 2448 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 6239 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JENNIFER OSHA BUYSSE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | PAULA TAYLOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | LAUREN MARTIN |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | MATHEW LOUIS-ROSENBERG |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | DANIELLE OLSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 40 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 26013 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE PURPOSE IS TO RECONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO THEIR HUMAN AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM AND THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PROCESSES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 43220 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | AURORA LIGHTS, INC. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (DURING, AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER) AND STEWARDSHIP/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OF VARIOUS KINDS TO PROMOTE NATIVE WV ANIMALS, BIODIVERSITY FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY APPALACHIA REGION. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 72754 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 53405 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | WV |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2253 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 83119 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 72754 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 101507 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | WWW.MOUNTAINSOL.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | WVU GRANT - WAGE REIMBURSEMENT-2022 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GRANT-2023 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GRANT-2024 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 58907 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 66048 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 91539 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 81836 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 27084 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 325414 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 42600 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 29500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 6775 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 78875 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.80490 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.90300 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 325414 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 58907 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 66048 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 91539 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 81836 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 27084 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 325414 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 404289 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING. AMOUNT: 100. DESCRIPTION: AFTERSCHOOL & SUMMER PROGRAM SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 6,702. DESCRIPTION: AMERICORP FEES. AMOUNT: 6,122. DESCRIPTION: CASUAL LABOR. AMOUNT: 686. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 2,917. DESCRIPTION: DONATIONS-FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK. AMOUNT: 200. DESCRIPTION: MILEAGE AND TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 350. DESCRIPTION: MLA INSCHOOL EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 76. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,026. DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES. AMOUNT: 1,261. DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION ON OFFICE TRAILER. AMOUNT: 144. DESCRIPTION: LICENSES AND TAXES. AMOUNT: 297. DESCRIPTION: GRANT EXPENSES-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. AMOUNT: 4,599. DESCRIPTION: GRANT EXPENSES-UNITED WAY . AMOUNT: 1,500. DESCRIPTION: FUNDRAISING. AMOUNT: 33. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 26,013. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: ADJUSTMENT FOR PY CREDIT CARD LIABILITY. AMOUNT: 40. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | DESCRIPTION: CREDIT CARD LIABILITIES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,253. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JENNIFER OSHA BUYSSE |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | DIRECTOR |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3042905917 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-09-20 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | AURORA LIGHTS INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | AURO |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 541942427 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 3042905917 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 130 DISCOVERY PLACE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | MORGANTOWN |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WV |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 26508 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 550538163 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | SUTTLE & STALNAKER PLLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 453 SUNCREST TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine2Txt | 0 | SUITE 2 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | MORGANTOWN |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WV |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 26505 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3045543371 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | A ELAINE DOUGHERTY |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-09-25T13:45:31-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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