Shining Light Ministries

EIN: 731388629 501(c)(3)

Independance, IA

Total Revenue
$275,350
Total Expenses
$182,504
Total Assets
$113,270
Net Assets
$112,275
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
Daniel Koehler
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

Shining Light Ministries, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $275K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 136% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $93K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $275,350
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $275,350

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,208
Salaries & Benefits $131,262
Fundraising Expenses $270
Program Expenses $143,193
Other Expenses $20,034
TOTAL EXPENSES $182,504

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $275,350 $116,903 +1.4%
Expenses $182,504 $112,300 +0.6%
Net Income $92,846 $4,603 +19.2%
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
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$123,932
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Daniel Koehler Pastor 40.00
Officer
$79,232 $0 $79,232
Melinda Koehler pastor 20.00
Officer
$44,700 $0 $44,700
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
2020 $275,350 $182,504 $113,270 $92,846
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