Be A Light Ministries
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Be A Light Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pleasant Pln, Ohio, registered in 2020, with $178,553 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3209 Martin Rd, Pleasant Pln, OH, 45162 EIN 85-0830895 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$179K
▼ 1.6% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$147K
Net assets
$74K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Be A Light Ministries— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Be A Light Ministries: 6 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Be A Light Ministries— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Be A Light Ministries: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3209 Martin Rd, Pleasant Pln, OH, 45162
- City
- Pleasant Pln
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $81K (FY2020) to $179K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $74K
Operating margin
17.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$74K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,553▼1.6% | $146,998▼17.8% | $73,926▲74.5% | $73,926▲74.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $181,405▲27.4% | $178,905▲31.8% | $42,371▲6.3% | $42,371▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $142,438▲87.3% | $135,713▲53.1% | $39,871▲20.3% | $39,871▲20.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $76,048▼6.3% | $88,660▲150% | $33,146▼27.6% | $33,146▼28.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $81,174 | $35,416 | $45,758 | $46,240 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Be A Light Ministries a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Be A Light Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-0830895, based in Pleasant Pln, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Be A Light Ministries's EIN?
- Be A Light Ministries's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-0830895.
- How much revenue does Be A Light Ministries report?
- Be A Light Ministries reported $178,553 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Be A Light Ministries have?
- CharityIndex grades Be A Light Ministries B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Be A Light Ministries (EIN 85-0830895) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.