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Shine The Light Inc

C O Michele E Baker
  • Bemidji, MN
  • Tax-exempt since June 1994
  • EIN: 41-1745403

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$348k (2024)

Expenses
$337k (2024)

Total Assets
$69.8k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.16k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,785
Expenses
$337,122
Net Income
$10,663
Net Assets
$67,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $347,779
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,540
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,200
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,803
Total Liabilities $2,164
Net Assets $67,639
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci A Ohren (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Mandrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 21, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$308,805
Expenses
$346,393
Net Income
-$37,588
Net Assets
$56,695
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $308,800
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,990
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,941
Total Liabilities $2,246
Net Assets $56,695
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci A Ohren (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Mandrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 26, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,927
Expenses
$370,303
Net Income
-$26,376
Net Assets
$94,283
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $343,926
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,541
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,292
Total Liabilities $3,009
Net Assets $94,283
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci A Ohren (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Mandrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,886
Expenses
$302,624
Net Income
$27,262
Net Assets
$120,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,884
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,000
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,479
Total Liabilities $820
Net Assets $120,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci A Ohren (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carla Mandrell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$328,857
Expenses
$299,183
Net Income
$29,674
Net Assets
$93,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $328,854
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,675
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,269
Total Liabilities $872
Net Assets $93,397
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci A Ohren (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jan Huebsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 9, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$292,586
Expenses
$303,751
Net Income
-$11,165
Net Assets
$63,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $292,580
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,834
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,584
Total Liabilities $861
Net Assets $63,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci A Ohren (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jan Huebsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,334
Expenses
$286,507
Net Income
$2,827
Net Assets
$74,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,328
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,259
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,844
Total Liabilities $956
Net Assets $74,888
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susie Dehnert (Financial Secretary) $12,673 $0 $0
Matthew Dehnert (Executive Director) $12,586 $0 $0
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci Ohren (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jan Huebsch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Luke Stavos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,668
Expenses
$260,574
Net Income
$25,094
Net Assets
$72,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,663
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,061
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $72,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susie Dehnert (Financial Secretary) $13,204 $0 $0
Matthew Dehnert (Executive Director) $5,729 $0 $0
Preston Hanson (President) $0 $0 $0
Traci Ohren (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Luke Stavos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Hodgson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Rasch (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,102
Expenses
$242,488
Net Income
$26,614
Net Assets
$46,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,087
93.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $17,000
6.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,967
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,967
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Traci Ohren (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Robert Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Hanson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Luke Stavos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carsten Hovland (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Hodgson (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Dehnert (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,679
Expenses
$269,135
Net Income
$8,544
Net Assets
$20,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $277,674
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,353
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,353
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Traci Ohren (Secretary) $12,000 $0 $0
Robert Bush (President) $0 $0 $0
Preston Hanson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Luke Stavos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carsten Hovland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hodgson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Dehnert (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,597
Expenses
$219,241
Net Income
-$5,644
Net Assets
$11,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,074
94.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $12,520
5.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,809
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Traci Ohren (Financial/Secretary) $10,080 $0 $0
Carsten Hovland (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,020
Expenses
$258,790
Net Income
$1,230
Net Assets
$17,453
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $218,806
84.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,000
0.4%
Net Fundraising $25,009
9.6%
Sales of Assets $15,200
5.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,453
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,453
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Traci Ohren (Financial/Secretary) $10,907 $0 $0
Carsten Hovland (President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Ohren (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alan Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Georgette Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Preston Hanson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,262
Expenses
$201,538
Net Income
$4,724
Net Assets
$16,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,838
90.1%
Program Services $20,414
9.9%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,223
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,223

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$194,875
Expenses
$221,883
Net Income
-$27,008
Net Assets
$11,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,226
89.9%
Program Services $19,631
10.1%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,499
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,499

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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