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Warning Lights

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-4800721

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jan 29, 2024

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

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

66th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$64,607

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 48.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

61%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$100,094

Up $15,819 (+19%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$96,120

Up $17,801 (+23%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$3,974

Down $1,982 (-33%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$133,112

Up $50,425 (+61%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$115,311

Up $14,778 (+15%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$17,801

Up $35,647 (+200%) from 2022

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

2023

Assets$100,094
Liabilities$3,974
Net Assets$96,120

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

2023

Revenue$133,112
Expenses$115,311
Net Income$17,801
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jan 29, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$133,112
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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS AND OTHERS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING. FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS RAISED THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND INVIDIUAL DONORS-$105,841
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JENN AMOPresidentFT$64,607-$64,607
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
2024-01-29
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 12,300 credit card fees 1,698 telephone & internet 4,044 supplies 3,081 volunteer support 528 business registration fee 15 equipment 40 apps & software 357 mileage 1,931 airfare 1,757 lodging 5,278 rental car fees 1,372 rental car fuel 48 travel meals 519 other travel 761 insurance 250 operating expenses 386 meals 2,448 victim support 500 total 37,313

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Undeposited funds 466 0 total 466 0

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 5,956 3,974

Form 990-ez, Part III

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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