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Pink Lights the Way

EIN 88-4037977 • Warren, OH

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE G30

Profile

Pink lights the way provides direct charitable assistance to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment by offering personalized emotional support, financial assistance, and comfort items, including uplifting care packages.

9432 Cain Dr NEWarren, OH 44484

pinklightstheway.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$121,584

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Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

$121,584

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Operations

Revenue

$91,256

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Expenses

$46,925

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Net Income

$44,331

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$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2025: $121,584Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $121,5842025

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2025

Assets$121,584
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$121,584

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2025: $91,256Expenses 2025: $46,925Net Income 2025: $44,3312025

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2025

Revenue$91,256
Expenses$46,925
Net Income$44,331

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.91$0.47$0.44
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
May 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$100,254
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Pink lights the way provides direct charitable assistance to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment by offering personalized emotional support, financial assistance, and comfort items, including uplifting care packages.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DIRECT CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT BY FUNDING MEALS, GAS CARDS, GIFT CARDS, AND TREATMENT RELATED SUPPORT TO HELP REDUCE FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL BURDENS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMOTHERAPY, RADIATION, SURGERY, AND HOSPITALIZATION. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED BASED ON MEDICAL NEED AND TREATMENT STATUS.$0$0
THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED COMFORT ITEMS AND CARE PACKAGES TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT, INCLUDING CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION SUPPORT PACKAGES, SURGERY RECOVERY PACKAGES, AND SYMPTOM RELIEF ITEMS. THESE CARE PACKAGES WERE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE DURING ACTIVE TREATMENT PHASES.$0$0
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED END OF TREATMENT SUPPORT TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH CELEBRATORY MEALS, FLOWERS, AND CARE ITEMS RECOGNIZING THE COMPLETION OF CHEMOTHERAPY OR RADIATION. THESE SERVICES WERE INTENDED TO OFFER EMOTIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE TREATMENT MILESTONES.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MEGAN SCHELLHORNPresidentPT$0--
DEANNA ANDAMASARISTreasurer-$0--
KARRIE LAWSONCommunity LiaisonPT$0--
SHANNON STYERVice President-$0--
BREANNE STUDORSecretary-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sponsored Walk$85,724-$6,998-
Total Events$85,724-$8,998$-8,998
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pink Lights the Way
EIN
88-4037977
Phone
9804282072
Address
9432 CAIN DR NE, WARREN, OH 44484

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Schellhorn
Title
President
Phone
9804282072
Signed
2026-05-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: direct charitable assistance to individuals. Grantee name: multiple individuals breast cancer patients. Amount given: 45,841.

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

Description: office supplies. Amount: 162. Description: bank fees. Amount: 31. Description: dues and subscritptions. Amount: 50. Description: raffle items. Amount: 73. Description: website. Amount: 218. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 534.

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