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B the Light

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-1584802

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 10, 2021

PO Box 192New Ulm, MN 56073

(507) 276-4122

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

85th percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-35%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$103,396

Up $25,033 (+32%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$102,996

Up $24,633 (+31%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$400

Up $400 from 2019

Revenue

Down

$59,569

Down $31,751 (-35%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$34,936

Up $18,608 (+114%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$24,633

Down $50,359 (-67%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2019: $78,363Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $78,3632019Assets 2020: $103,396Liabilities 2020: $400Net Assets 2020: $102,9962020Assets 2021: $98,293Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $98,2932021Assets 2022: $112,109Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $112,1092022Assets 2023: $125,746Liabilities 2023: $1,4672023Assets 2024: $58,531Liabilities 2024: $1,529Net Assets 2024: $57,0022024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$103,396
Liabilities$400
Net Assets$102,996

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $91,320Expenses 2019: $16,328Net Income 2019: $74,9922019Revenue 2020: $59,569Expenses 2020: $34,936Net Income 2020: $24,6332020Revenue 2021: $40,020Expenses 2021: $44,723Net Income 2021: -$4,7032021Revenue 2022: $108,356Expenses 2022: $94,540Net Income 2022: $13,8162022Revenue 2023: $114,436Expenses 2023: $99,938Net Income 2023: $14,4982023Revenue 2024: $141,193Expenses 2024: $208,470Net Income 2024: -$67,2772024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$59,569
Expenses$34,936
Net Income$24,633
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 10, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$59,569
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide support for those dealing with cancer

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND OFFERING SUPPORT TO THOSE ON THEIR BREAST CANCER JOURNEY$0$16,558
HOPE HANDBAGS - BAGS OF GIFT CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES GIVEN TO 17 BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS TO SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR JOURNEY$0$8,500
RELIGHT RETREAT - A DAY FOR CANCER SURVIVORS TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT, MINDFULNESS, AND HEALING. APPROXIMATELY 10 PARTICIPANTS IN 2020.$0$0
SURVIVAL FITNESS IS A WELLNESS INITIATIVE THAT USES FITNESS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHILE ALSO HELPING THEM TO REBUILD THE STRENGTH LOST DURING THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES YOGA, STRENGTH TRAINING AND HEALTH COACHING. APPX 10 PARTICIPANTS IN 2020.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
AMBER MELBYFounder-$0--
JULIE MCDONOUGHBoard Member-$0--
NATE GROEBNERBoard Member-$0--
BETH SLETTABoard Member-$0--
CORINNE JORDANBoard Member-$0--
CHILOE KOTTKEBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
B the Light
EIN
81-1584802
Phone
5072764122
Address
PO BOX 192, NEW ULM, MN 56073

Signing Officer

Name
Amber Melby
Title
Founder
Phone
5072764122
Signed
2021-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
108 NORTH MINNESOTA STREET, NEW ULM, MN 56073
Preparer
Evelyn C Olson CPA
Phone
5072335200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: merchandise income. Amount: 242.

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

Description: advertising & marketing. Amount: 3,613. Description: bank charges. Amount: 774. Description: donations expense. Amount: 13,717. Description: memberships. Amount: 125. Description: office supplies & software. Amount: 1,936. Description: paypal fees. Amount: 121. Description: education expense. Amount: 49. Description: legal & professional fees. Amount: 2,674. Description: meals & entertainment. Amount: 21. Description: postage. Amount: 173. Description: taxes & licenses. Amount: 25. Description: fundraising expenses. Amount: 2,731. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 25,959.

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

Description: misc payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 400.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: MERCHANDISE INCOME. AMOUNT: 242.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING & MARKETING. AMOUNT: 3,613. DESCRIPTION: BANK CHARGES. AMOUNT: 774. DESCRIPTION: DONATIONS EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 13,717. DESCRIPTION: MEMBERSHIPS. AMOUNT: 125. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES & SOFTWARE. AMOUNT: 1,936. DESCRIPTION: PAYPAL FEES. AMOUNT: 121. DESCRIPTION: EDUCATION EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 49. DESCRIPTION: LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL FEES. AMOUNT: 2,674. DESCRIPTION: MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT. AMOUNT: 21. DESCRIPTION: POSTAGE. AMOUNT: 173. DESCRIPTION: TAXES & LICENSES. AMOUNT: 25. DESCRIPTION: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 2,731. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 25,959.
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