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Aurora Lights Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 54-1942427

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Apr 30, 2023

130 Discovery PlaceMorgantown, WV 26508

(304) 290-5917

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

62nd percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$19,631

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

78th percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$53,520

Up $12,904 (+32%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$52,751

Up $12,810 (+32%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$769

Up $94 (+14%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$98,206

Up $16,370 (+20%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$85,393

Up $28,353 (+50%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$12,813

Down $11,983 (-48%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2015: $15,798Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2019: $15,353Liabilities 2019: $4342019Assets 2021: $40,616Liabilities 2021: $675Net Assets 2021: $39,9412021Assets 2022: $53,520Liabilities 2022: $769Net Assets 2022: $52,7512022Assets 2023: $55,421Liabilities 2023: $2,253Net Assets 2023: $53,1682023Assets 2024: $71,596Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $71,5962024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$53,520
Liabilities$769
Net Assets$52,751

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $34,225Expenses 2015: $42,481Net Income 2015: -$8,2562015Revenue 2019: $71,112Expenses 2019: $72,306Net Income 2019: -$1,1942019Revenue 2021: $81,836Expenses 2021: $57,040Net Income 2021: $24,7962021Revenue 2022: $98,206Expenses 2022: $85,393Net Income 2022: $12,8132022Revenue 2023: $95,548Expenses 2023: $95,131Net Income 2023: $4172023Revenue 2024: $101,507Expenses 2024: $83,119Net Income 2024: $18,3882024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$98,206
Expenses$85,393
Net Income$12,813
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Apr 30, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$98,206
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose is to reconnect individuals to their human and natural environment through educational outreach, environmental activism and the creation of sustainable community processes.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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$71,371
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JASON RUEHLCo-TreasurerPT$19,631-$19,631
JENNIFER OSHA BUYSSEExecutive DirectorPT$17,528-$17,528
LAUREN MARTINCo-TreasurerPT$6,255-$6,255
MATHEW LOUIS-ROSENBERGDirector-$0--
DANIELLE OLSONDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Aurora Lights Inc
EIN
54-1942427
Phone
3042905917
Address
130 DISCOVERY PLACE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26508

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Osha Buysse
Title
Director
Phone
3042905917
Signed
2023-04-30

Preparer

Firm
Suttle & Stalnaker Pllc
Address
453 SUNCREST TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 2, MORGANTOWN, WV 26505
Preparer
A Elaine Dougherty
Phone
3045543371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: fundraising / event costs. Amount: 1,412. Description: afterschool program supplies. Amount: 8,554. Description: bank charges. Amount: 8. Description: fuel. Amount: 76. Description: insurance. Amount: 3,197. Description: casual labor. Amount: 1,150. Description: meals. Amount: 364. Description: mla inschool expenses. Amount: 856. Description: office expense. Amount: 777. Description: other general and administrative expenses. Amount: 1,121. Description: paypal fees. Amount: 634. Description: payroll processing fees. Amount: 1,076. Description: payroll tax expense. Amount: 4,611. Description: postage and delivery. Amount: 28. Description: depreciation on office trailer. Amount: 144. Description: other taxes and licenses. Amount: 40. Description: travel. Amount: 97. Description: website hosint fees. Amount: 275. Description: penalties. Amount: 25. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 24,445.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: credit card liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 675. End of year amount: 769.

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