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B the Light

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-1584802

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jul 06, 2022

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

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-4.9%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-33%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Down

$98,293

Down $5,103 (-4.9%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$98,293

Down $4,703 (-4.6%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $400 (-100%) from 2020

Revenue

Down

$40,020

Down $19,549 (-33%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$44,723

Up $9,787 (+28%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$4,703

Down $29,336 (-119%) from 2020

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

2021

Assets$98,293
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$98,293

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

2021

Revenue$40,020
Expenses$44,723
Net Income-$4,703
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jul 6, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$40,020
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$13,030
HOPE HANDBAGS - BAGS OF GIFT CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES GIVEN TO 20 BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS TO SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR JOURNEY$0$10,500
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 AND HAD 19 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021.$0$6,300
RELIGHT RETREAT - A DAY FOR CANCER SURVIVORS TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT, MINDFULNESS, AND HEALING. APPROXIMATELY 16 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021.$0$290
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
AMBER MELBYFounder/Director-$0--
JULIE MCDONOUGHDirector-$0--
NATE GROEBNERDirector-$0--
BETH SLETTADirector-$0--
CORINNE JORDANDirector-$0--
CHILOE KOTTKEDirector-$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
2022-07-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
2689 COMMERCE DRIVE NW SUITE 201, ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Preparer
Katherine Lutzke CPA
Phone
5072802300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Description: taxes & licenses. Amount: 25. Description: paypal fees. Amount: 39. Description: meals & entertainment. Amount: 84. Description: postage. Amount: 151. Description: bank charges. Amount: 334. Description: fundraising expenses. Amount: 1,031. Description: memberships. Amount: 1,100. Description: legal & professional fees. Amount: 2,226. Description: office supplies & software. Amount: 3,976. Description: advertising & marketing. Amount: 6,260. Description: donations expense. Amount: 16,841. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 32,067.

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

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

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