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Wnc Lighthouse Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 87-2312142

Oct 01, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025 • Filed on Nov 03, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
135 Taylor RdBryson City, NC 28713

(828) 231-4248

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

61st percentile

9.4%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$76,453

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.1% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

98th percentile

192%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1494%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Up

$253,433

Up $166,614 (+192%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$253,433

Up $166,614 (+192%) from 2024

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,854,687

Up $1,738,320 (+1494%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,680,410

Up $1,647,810 (+5055%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$174,277

Up $90,510 (+108%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $86,819Net Assets 2024: $86,8192024Assets 2025: $253,433Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $253,4332025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$253,433
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$253,433
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2024: $116,367Expenses 2024: $32,600Net Income 2024: $83,7672024Revenue 2025: $1,854,687Expenses 2025: $1,680,410Net Income 2025: $174,2772025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,854,687
Expenses$1,680,410
Net Income$174,277
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,854,687
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of WNC Lighthouse Inc is Changing lives, by being a light for Christ our Lord. Our vision is To be fully devoted to Jesus Christ, by opening our arms and providing Christian services to the underseved children, adults and families of WNC. We addresses food and housing insecurities primarily for our most vulnerable population of WNC.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$86,819$253,433▲ $166,614
Total Assets$86,819$253,433▲ $166,614
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$86,819$251,147▲ $164,328
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$2,286-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$86,819$253,433▲ $166,614
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$86,819$253,433▲ $166,614
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melinda ShulerExecutive DirectorPT$76,453$76,453

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Danny ShulerChairman
Crystal TaylorBoard member
Evelyn TaylorBoard member

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
TNT ConstructionResidential home repairs100 Sunrise Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713$692,440
Darnell FarmsFood SupplierPO Box 1279, Bryson City, NC 28713$303,474
BK ConstructionResidential home repairsPO Box 1686, Cherokee, NC 28719$199,768
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$110,950
Program Service Revenue
$1,743,737
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$110,950
Change in Net Assets
$174,277
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,453,784
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$226,626
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$125,064$7,428$0$132,492
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$19,113$57,339$0$76,452
Payroll Taxes$12,313$5,369$0$17,682
Information Technology$4,931$4,931$0$9,862
Insurance$4,999$0$0$4,999
Other Expenses$1,250$139$0$1,389
Fees for Services Accounting$0$820$0$820
Advertising$80$0$0$80
Total Functional Expenses$1,604,774$75,636$0$1,680,410
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
WNC Lighthouse Inc
EIN
87-2312142
Phone
8282314248
Address
135 Taylor Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

Signing Officer

Name
Melinda Shuler
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8282314248
Signed
2025-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melinda Shuler
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Brooks CPA PLLC
Address
PO Box 1483, Whittier, NC 28789
Preparer
Frances M Brooks CPA
Phone
8284975390
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Executive director is spouse of board chairman”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Presented at board meeting for approval”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Reviewed annually”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Salary limitation set by program guidelines”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Salary limitation set by program guidelines”

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$253,433
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$253,433
Revenue
$1,854,687
Expenses
$1,680,410
Net income
$174,277
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$1.85$1.68$0.17
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.09$0.12$0.03$0.08