Nonprofit · EIN 61-1842730
A BEACON OF LIGHT
Tax-exempt · MARYVILLE, IL 62062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $196,287 | $150,649 | $45,638 | $270,594 | $0 | $270,594 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $196,715 | $119,849 | $76,866 | $224,956 | $0 | $224,956 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $119,388 | $105,615 | $13,773 | $148,090 | $0 | $148,090 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $135,542
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,498
- Net income from fundraising events
- $56,247
- Other revenue
- $56,247
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,477
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,523
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $82,891
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,590
- Occupancy
- $9,854
- Travel
- $2,578
- Program services (functional)
- $132,900
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,749
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $224,956
- Total assets, end of year
- $270,594
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $270,594
- Gross receipts
- $211,394
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Hofferber | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $54,477 |
| Judith Schutzenhofer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Patricia Mueller | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Mary Benker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Bethany Riechmann | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Dr James Hill | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jaycie Rodgers | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Alicia Janssen | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Laughery | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melanie Heinle | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Goeckner | Spiritual Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Allison Sonneveld | Attorney Advisor Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Hofferber | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $56,132 |
| Judith Schutzenhofer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Patricia Mueller | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Mary Benker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Bethany Riechmann | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Dr James Hill | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jaycie Rodgers | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Alicia Janssen | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Laughery | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melanie Heinle | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Goeckner | Spiritual Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Allison Sonneveld | Attorney Advisor Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Hofferber | CEO | 40 | $58,016 |
| Judith Schutzenhofer | President | 25 | $0 |
| Alan Dustan | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Patricia Mueller | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Mary Benker | Treasurer | 25 | $0 |
| Dr James Hill | Member | 5 | $0 |
| Bethany Reichman | Member | 5 | $0 |
| Kathryn Eggering | Member | 5 | $0 |
| Jaycie Rodgers | Member | 5 | $0 |
| Alicia Janssen | Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6201 W MAIN ST STE 150, MARYVILLE, IL 62062-6872
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 6201 W Main STE 150, Maryville IL 62062
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Mary Benker, 6201 W Main St Ste 150, Maryville, IL 62062
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Mary Benker, 6201 W Main STE 150, Maryville IL 62062
- Signed the 990
- Mary Benker, Treasurer
- Phone
- (618) 792-2692
- Website
- ablpregnancyresource.org
- Return prepared by
- Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP
Mission
A Beacon of Light is a life-affirming organization based on Catholic spirituality called to support families facing an unplanned pregnancy or any pregnancy loss, including abortion.
Program accomplishments
- To help women experiencing unplanned pregnancies by offering love and care, free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, free online educational classes and material assistance including diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, clothing, car seats, cribs, etc.Expenses $132,900 · revenue $74,281
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1842730
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $270,594
- Income (IRS master file)
- $211,394
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $196,287 | $150,649 | $270,594 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $196,715 | $119,849 | $224,956 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $119,388 | $105,615 | $148,090 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Mary Benker | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Judith Schutzenhofer | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 61-1842730).
Questions about A BEACON OF LIGHT
- What is the EIN of A BEACON OF LIGHT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A BEACON OF LIGHT is 61-1842730.
- Is A BEACON OF LIGHT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to A BEACON OF LIGHT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A BEACON OF LIGHT 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 A BEACON OF LIGHT 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 A BEACON OF LIGHT 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 A BEACON OF LIGHT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mary Benker.
- Who are the officers and directors of A BEACON OF LIGHT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,477 (Kristi Hofferber, CEO).
- How much revenue does A BEACON OF LIGHT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $196,287, expenses of $150,649 and total assets of $270,594 at year end.
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