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Warning Lights

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-4800721

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 26, 2025

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

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

41st percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$64,607

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 52.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

45th percentile

-1.2%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-7.7%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$98,890

Down $1,204 (-1.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$95,737

Down $383 (-0.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,153

Down $821 (-21%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$122,873

Down $10,239 (-7.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$123,256

Up $7,945 (+6.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$383

Down $18,184 (-102%) from 2023

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

2024

Assets$98,890
Liabilities$3,153
Net Assets$95,737

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

2024

Revenue$122,873
Expenses$123,256
Net Income-$383
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$122,873
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-$110,233
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JENN AMOPresidentFT$64,607-$64,607
MIKE MCCLISHTreasurer &PT$0--
KRISTI DIEKEVERSSecretary &PT$0--
LINDA REIMINKTrustee & 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
2025-03-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Vander Lugt Mulder Devries & Elders
Address
1736 GEZON PKWY SW, WYOMING, MI 49519
Preparer
Charles J Dewitte
Phone
6169499030
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses marketing & promotions 4,528 credit card fees 1,301 telephone & internet 4,655 supplies 8,000 volunteer support 171 business registration fee 10 equipment 115 apps & software 664 mileage 1,276 airfare 12,163 lodging 7,351 rental car fees 2,252 rental car fuel 410 travel meals 1,270 other travel 705 insurance 488 operating expenses 2,091 meals 1,184 total 48,634

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,974 3,153

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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