Nonprofit · EIN 45-2906733
THE LANTERN MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SIBLEY, IA 51249
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $119,601 | $106,296 | $13,305 | $125,054 | $84,305 | $40,749 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $133,566 | $143,465 | -$9,899 | $112,589 | $85,145 | $27,444 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $142,159 | $161,772 | -$19,613 | $122,342 | $84,999 | $37,343 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,444
- Program service revenue
- $4,750
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $102,407
- Other revenue
- $102,407
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $70,727
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $70,727
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $510
- Occupancy
- $9,356
- Depreciation
- $5,693
- Program services (functional)
- $106,296
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $112,589
- Total assets, end of year
- $125,054
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,305
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,749
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $75,605
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,749
- Gross receipts
- $178,183
- Employees
- 24
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA HOYER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EUGENE HOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CURTIS VAN KLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PEGGY VAN KLEY | SECRETARY / Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA HOYER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EUGENE HOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CURTIS VAN KLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PEGGY VAN KLEY | SECRETARY / Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TERESA WYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA HOYER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EUGENE HOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CURTIS VAN KLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PEGGY VAN KLEY | SECRETARY / Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TERESA WYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 304 9TH ST, SIBLEY, IA 51249-1802
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 302 - 9th Street, Sibley IA 51249
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRENDA HOYER, 565 GOLF VIEW DRIVE, SIBLEY, IA 51249
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Brenda Hoyer, 302 - 9th Street, Sibley IA 51249
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA HOYER, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (712) 461-0635
- Website
- WWW.LANTERNCOFFEEHOUSE.COM
- Return prepared by
- EBEL HEARD & CO
Mission
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Program accomplishments
- OPERATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHARITABLE SERVICES LEADING TO PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE FOR THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF CHARITABLE SERVICES LEADING TO PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $106,296
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2906733
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $125,054
- Income (IRS master file)
- $178,183
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- September 8, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $119,601 | $106,296 | $125,054 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $133,566 | $143,465 | $112,589 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $142,159 | $161,772 | $122,342 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $139,737 | $146,576 | $147,701 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Brenda Hoyer | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2906733).
Questions about THE LANTERN MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of THE LANTERN MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LANTERN MINISTRIES is 45-2906733.
- Is THE LANTERN MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to THE LANTERN MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LANTERN MINISTRIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE LANTERN MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LANTERN MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LANTERN MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRENDA HOYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LANTERN MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE LANTERN MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $119,601, expenses of $106,296 and total assets of $125,054 at year end.
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