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Warning Lights

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-4800721

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 15, 2023

PO Box 200Byron Center, MI 49315

(616) 261-4031

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

18th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$58,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 70.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$84,275

Down $11,890 (-12%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$78,319

Down $17,846 (-19%) from 2021

Liabilities

$5,956

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$82,687

Down $13,024 (-14%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$100,533

Up $25,933 (+35%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$17,846

Down $38,957 (-185%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $96,165Net Assets 2021: $96,1652021Assets 2022: $84,275Liabilities 2022: $5,956Net Assets 2022: $78,3192022Assets 2023: $100,094Liabilities 2023: $3,974Net Assets 2023: $96,1202023Assets 2024: $98,890Liabilities 2024: $3,153Net Assets 2024: $95,7372024Assets 2025: $68,727Liabilities 2025: $5,621Net Assets 2025: $63,1062025

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$84,275
Liabilities$5,956
Net Assets$78,319

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $95,711Expenses 2021: $74,600Net Income 2021: $21,1112021Revenue 2022: $82,687Expenses 2022: $100,533Net Income 2022: -$17,8462022Revenue 2023: $133,112Expenses 2023: $115,311Net Income 2023: $17,8012023Revenue 2024: $122,873Expenses 2024: $123,256Net Income 2024: -$3832024Revenue 2025: $98,812Expenses 2025: $131,443Net Income 2025: -$32,6312025

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$82,687
Expenses$100,533
Net Income-$17,846
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$82,687
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate, empower and engage individuals of all ages (especially youth and young adults) against the crime of human trafficking. Warning lights is a preventative approach by raising awareness about human trafficking. Arming individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others. Our mission is to help all people recognize the warning lights of human trafficking. We are dedicated to our purpose of preventing victims and protecting individuals. We believe that through awareness alone lives are saved from the lures of human trafficking.

The mission of warning lights is to educate, empower and engage individuals of all ages (especially youth and young adults) against the crime of human trafficking. Warning lights is a preventative approach by raising awareness about human trafficking. Arming individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others. Our mission is to help all people recognize the warning lights of human trafficking. We are dedicated to our purpose of preventing victims and protecting individuals. We believe that through awareness alone lives are saved from the lures of human trafficking.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING. FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS RAISED THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND INVIDIUAL DONORS-$99,163
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JENN AMOPresidentFT$58,000-$58,000
MIKE MCCLISHTreasurer &PT$0--
KRISTI DIEKEVERSSecretary &PT$0--
MICHELLE STROMTrustee & MePT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Warning Lights
EIN
82-4800721
Phone
6162614031
Address
PO BOX 200, BYRON CENTER, MI 49315

Signing Officer

Name
Jenn Amo
Title
President
Phone
6162614031
Signed
2023-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Vander Lugt Mulder Devries & Elders
Address
2900 28TH STREET SW SUITE B, GRANDVILLE, MI 49418
Preparer
Charles J Dewitte
Phone
6169499030
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses marketing & promotions 3,417 credit card fees 528 telephone & internet 2,870 supplies 1,468 volunteer support 268 equipment 121 apps & software 284 mileage 1,940 airfare 6,098 lodging 2,830 rental car fees 3,260 rental car fuel 130 rideshare fees 48 operating expenses 9,214 meals 1,480 total 33,956

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Undeposited funds 5,279 466 total 5,279 466

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 0 5,956

Form 990-ez, Part III

The mission of warning lights is to educate, empower and engage individuals of all ages (especially youth and young adults) against the crime of human trafficking. Warning lights is a preventative approach by raising awareness about human trafficking. Arming individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others. Our mission is to help all people recognize the warning lights of human trafficking. We are dedicated to our purpose of preventing victims and protecting individuals. We believe that through awareness alone lives are saved from the lures of human trafficking.

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