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EIN 46-1251995

Lantern Books

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Richland
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
Lantern Books provides wholesome and inspirational literature for the general public. It distributes such books through book racks at 245 independent retail stores. Its base of operations is located in Richland, PA.
Total revenues
$168,464
2023
Total expenses
$204,853
2023
Total assets
$212,672
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Lantern Books

Sale of inspirational/religious literature through book racks at 245 independent retail stores.

Who funds Lantern Books

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Anabaptist FinancialOperations$8,440

Personnel at Lantern Books

NameTitleCompensation
Kenneth SheafferChairman$0
David DieffenbachAdministrator$0
Leon BurkholderSecretary$0
Lester WeaverTreasurer$0
Merle GingrichVice Chairman$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Lantern Books

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,989
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,684
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$135,791
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$168,464

Form 990s for Lantern Books

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-03990View PDF
2022-122023-05-16990View PDF
2021-122022-04-29990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,925 from Anabaptist Financial
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,985 from Anabaptist Financial
Nonprofit Types
Media and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4a Bordner Rd
Richland, PA 17087
Metro area
Lebanon, PA
County
Berks County, PA
Phone
(717) 273-7602
IRS details
EIN
46-1251995
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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