Nonprofit · EIN 46-0460539
LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS
Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57709
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,272,129 | $1,112,228 | $159,901 | $4,206,191 | $598,851 | $3,607,340 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,319,092 | $991,335 | $327,757 | $4,047,205 | $669,531 | $3,377,674 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,103,867 | $971,088 | $132,779 | $3,754,328 | $729,727 | $3,024,601 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $995,951
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $73,093
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $31,890
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,942
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $219,297
- Other revenue
- $203,085
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,763
- Other salaries and wages
- $542,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $719,572
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,521
- Occupancy
- $80,452
- Depreciation
- $70,478
- Program services (functional)
- $955,272
- Management and general (functional)
- $107,225
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,731
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,047,205
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,206,191
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $598,851
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,607,340
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,492,287
- Publicly traded securities
- $854,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,457,340
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,359,326
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 366
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LIGTENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $84,813 | $4,950 |
| HOLLIE STRAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM REED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES BECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BYBEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CUTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LARSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BRUNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LIGTENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $91,854 | $3,900 |
| HOLLIE STRAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG MOORE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM REED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES BECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER JENSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HENSLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BYBEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CUTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LARSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH KINZLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LIGTENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,894 |
| PETER JENSEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| HOLLIE STRAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRANCES BECKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KIM REED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CRAIG MOORE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY HENSLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KEEGAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE CUTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA LARSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEB HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3255, RAPID CITY, SD 57709-3255
- In care of
- % JOHN LIGTENBERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CRAIG MOORE, PO BOX 3255, RAPID CITY, SD 57709
- Signed the 990
- CRAIG MOORE, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (605) 718-5683
- Website
- WWW.LOVEINCONLINE.COM
- Return prepared by
- CASEY PETERSON LTD
Mission
MOBILIZING CHURCHES TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES IN THE NAME OF CHRIST
Program accomplishments
- THRIVE & RISETHRIVE: IS AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GEAR RESALE STORE THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN DISCOVER THE JOYS OF PRODUCTIVITY. THRIVES' MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE LOCAL CHURCHES TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUTH THROUGH TRAINING AND MENTORING IN A WORK SETTING. IN 2025, FIFTEEN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN BIKE REPAIRS AND LEARNED MARKETING AND RETAIL SKILLS AT THE OUTDOOR GEAR STORE PROGRAM CALLED TRAK.A KEY ASPECT OF THRIVE IS VISION BIKES EARNED BY PARTICIPANTS WHO DON'T HAVE OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. THESE BIKES HELP THEM GET TO JOBS, THE GROCERY STORE, OR AROUND TOWN MORE EFFICIENTLY THAN WALKING. IN 2025, THRIVE DISTRIBUTED 168 BIKES, VALUED AT $25,350. THRIVE ALSO HAS E-BIKES. TRAK YOUTH PARTICIPANTS ASSEMBLE THE E-BIKES, AND THER ARE SPECIAL PATHWAYS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED TO EARN E-BIKES.RISE: THIS MINISTRY ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS FROM OUR CONNECTION CENTER, WHO ARE SEEKING HELP WITH FURNITURE NEEDS, TO EARN FURNITURE BY JOINING A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS. TOGETHER, THEY REFURBISH DONATED FURNITURE AND UPDATE OR REPURPOSE DECOR ITEMS. THE INVENTORY INCLUDES ITEMS THAT WEREEITHER TOO LARGE OR IMPRACTICAL FOR OUR CLIENTS' NEEDS. THESE PIECES ARE REFURBISHED AND RANSFORMED INTO ITEMS SOLD IN OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. IN 2025, 142 PARTICIPANTS EARNED NEW FURNITURE FOR THEIR HOMES, AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 4,491 HOURS TO THIS MINISTRY.Expenses $343,898
- LOVE INC CONNECTION CENTER: THE LOVE INC CONNECTION CENTER PROCESSES CALLS FOR HELP BY FIRST HAVING PHONE VOLUNTEERS LISTEN, ENCOURAGE, PRAY FOR, AND PROBLEM-SOLVE WITH EACH CALLER. THEN, INDIVIDUALS ARE CONNECTED WITH CHURCH VOLUNTEERS AND RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH FURNITURE, BEDDING, KITCHEN ITEMS. OUR GAP MINISTRY MEND DELIVERS HOME MEDICAL DEVICES SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, KNEE SCOOTERS AND SHOWER CHAIRS TO HELP PEOPLE TRANISITIONING OUT OF THE HOSPITAL TO HOME GET ALONG EASIER. THE TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS GIVEN WAS $315,675. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 3,962 HOURS TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS. THERE WERE 710 REQUESTS FOR HELP MADE THIS YEAR, WITH 1027 OF THOSE NEEDS MET.Expenses $210,160
- LIFE INC: LIFE INC IS A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN LEARN, GROW, AND CHART A NEW COURSE FOR THEIR LIVES. THROUGH CLASSES AND MENTORING, LIFE INC PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT. LOCAL CHURCHES OFFER FREE MEALS, AND FREE CHILDCARE PROGRAMMING IS AVAILABLE. IN 2025 200 CHILDREN, AGES 0-12 ATTENDED PROGRAMING. ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 2,320 HOURS OF SERVICE. THIRTY-FIVE FAMILIES RECEIVED CLOTHING ASSISTANCE FOR 70 CHILDREN, VALUED AT $7,000. LIFE INC WAS OFFERED QUARTERLY AT 10 DIFFERENT CHURCH CAMPUSES, PROVIDING 22 COURSE OFFERINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS FINANCES, PARENTING, MARRIAGE, DDICTION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, BIBLE STUDY, AND LIFE SKILLS.Expenses $114,633
- HILL CITY/KEYSTONE BRANCH: THEY HOSTED A LIFE INC SERIES, WITH 24 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING VARIOUS CLASSES. TWO INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BUDGET MENTORING SESSIONS. FIVE LOCAL CHURCHES ARE SUPPORTING AND ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH LOVE INC HILL CITY/KEYSTONE. THEY HOSTED A LIFE INC SERIES, WITH 24 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING VARIOUS CLASSES. TWO INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETEDBUDGET MENTORING SESSIONS. FIVE LOCAL CHURCHES ARE SUPPORTING AND ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH LOVE INC HILL CITY/KEYSTONE. DURING THE SUMMER, THE COMMUNITY KIDS CLOSET ORGANIZED A CLOTHING SWAP, SERVING 135 KIDS AND 50 FAMILIES. A TOTAL OF 167 BAGS OF CLOTHING WERE DISTRIBUTED.STURGIS: THE STURGIS LOCATION HOSTED LIFE INC, WHERE 19 ADULTS ATTENDED CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 190 HOURS OF THEIR TIME. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOCATION SERVED FAMILIES THROUGH THECLOTHES-A-KID FOR SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROVIDING NEW CLOTHING FOR 14 CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 7 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 28 HOURS TO THIS EFFORT. THE CHANGED DIAPER MINISTRY ALSO MADE AN IMPACT BY HELPING MOMS WITH DIAPERS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, DISTRIBUTING OVER 300 DIAPERS IN 2025.AFTER SCHOOL: THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED KIDS, OFFERING MENTORSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING LED BY CHURCH VOLUNTEERS AND HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM. CURRENTLY HOSTED AT TWO CHURCHES IN RAPIDCITY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS LIKE TIME MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION, AND FORM MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH CARING MENTORS. THE FOCUS IS ON PERSONAL GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS, WHILE FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 555 UNIQUE STUDENTS, WITH 32 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 1,974 VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL VISITS WAS 5,359Expenses $171,949
- STURGIS AFFILIATE: THE STURGIS LOCATION HOSTED LIFE INC., WHERE 19 ADULTS ATTENDED CLASSES, AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 190 HOURS OF THEIR TIME. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOCATION SERVED FAMILIES THROUGH THE CLOTHES-A-KID FOR SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROVIDING NEW CLOTHING FOR 14 CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 7 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 28 HOURS TO THIS EFFORT.THE CHANGED DIAPER MINISTRY ALSO MADE AN IMPACT BY HELPING MOMS WITH DIAPERS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, DISTRIBUTING OVER 300 DIAPERS IN 2025.Expenses $95,527
- AFTER SCHOOL: THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED KIDS, OFFERING MENTORSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING LED BY CHURCH VOLUNTEERS AND HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM. CURRENTLY HOSTED AT TWO CHURCHES IN RAPID CITY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS LIKE TIME MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION, AND FORM MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH CARING MENTORS. THE FOCUS IS ON PERSONAL GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS, WHILE FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING.IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 555 UNIQUE STUDENTS, WITH 32 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 1,974 VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL VISITS WAS 5,359Expenses $19,105
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
- 46-0460539
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,206,191
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,359,326
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,272,129 | $1,112,228 | $4,206,191 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,319,092 | $991,335 | $4,047,205 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,103,867 | $971,088 | $3,754,328 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,163,570 | $902,587 | $3,711,728 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 46-0460539).
Questions about LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS
- What is the EIN of LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS is 46-0460539.
- Is LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS 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 LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS 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 LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS 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 LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CRAIG MOORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,813 (JOHN LIGTENBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LOVE INC OF THE BLACK HILLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,272,129, expenses of $1,112,228 and total assets of $4,206,191 at year end.
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