LANTERN NETWORK

EIN: 471971599 501(c)(3) Religion

Alton, IL

Total Revenue
$1,104,338
Total Expenses
$886,814
Total Assets
$1,054,662
Net Assets
$895,835
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Hugh Halter
Phone
2053965324
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LANTERN NETWORK, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $218K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

To catalyze business and benovolence into a movement to help a depressed city thrive in all aspects of life.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $302,655
Program Service Revenue $801,683
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,104,338

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,999
Salaries & Benefits $473,916
Fundraising Expenses $19,210
Program Expenses $849,618
Other Expenses $402,899
TOTAL EXPENSES $886,814

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,104,338 $819,055 +0.3%
Expenses $886,814 $859,565 +0.0%
Net Income $217,524 $-40,510 -6.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
1
Employees
22
Volunteers
40

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
9
$301,471
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Taylor McCall Treasure/Secretary/ Board Member 40
Key Emp Highest
$65,400 $0 $65,400
David McCann Post Commons Manager 40
Key Emp
$56,106 $0 $56,106
John Curtis Sweeney Post Commons Kitchen Manager 40
Key Emp
$38,790 $0 $38,790
Grace Sakry Post Commons Employee 40
Key Emp
$36,123 $0 $36,123
Justine Carlson Post Event Manager/Barista 25
Key Emp
$24,055 $0 $24,055
Ashley Bifano Event Manager 20
Key Emp
$22,742 $0 $22,742
Kristen Gaither Lantern Staff 20
Key Emp
$20,906 $0 $20,906
Natalie McGee Manager 25
Key Emp
$19,363 $0 $19,363
Lindsey McCall Financial Director 20
Key Emp
$17,986 $0 $17,986
Hugh Halter President/ Board Member 30
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jeremy Stephens Board Member 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rodney Fickas Board Member/ Soul Craft Manager 20
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,104,338 $886,814 $1,054,662 $217,524
2023 $819,055 $859,565 $642,134 $-40,510
2022 $653,733 $944,396 $702,543 $-290,663
2021 $1,012,620 $593,998 $1,028,262 $418,622
2020 $521,642 $433,139 $605,241 $88,503
2019 $702,489 $452,104 $532,847 $250,385
2018 $398,503 $399,116 $259,840 $-613
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