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B the Light

EIN 81-1584802 · New Ulm, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OFFERING HOPE, CONNECTION, AND SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.

Income
$141,193
Spending
$208,470
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Highest pay
$59,999, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $31,194 spent. HOPE HANDBAGS - BAGS OF GIFT CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES GIVEN TO BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS IN 2024 TO SUPPORT THEM IN THEIR JOURNEY
  2. $7,319 spent. SURVIVAL FITNESS - A WELLNESS INITIATIVE THAT USES FITNESS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHILE ALSO HELPING THEM TO REBUILD THE STRENGTH LOST DURING THEIR CANCER JOURNEY. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES YOGA, STRENGTH TRAINING AND HEALTH COACHING.
  3. $8,436 spent. COOKING BEYOND CANCER - CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS ARE PRESCRIBED A "HEALTHY DIET" AS PART OF THEIR CARE PLAN AND MANY STRUGGLE WITH IMPLEMENTATION. COOKING CLASSES EMPOWER CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS BY TEACHING BASIC CULINARY SKILLS, DISPELLING NUTRITION MYTHS, AND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO WORKING WITH NOVEL INGREDIENTS. THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF CREATING A HEALTHY MEAL WITH OTHER SURVIVORS SERVES AS A SUPPORT GROUP THAT CAN NOURISH BOTH THE BODY AND SOUL.
  4. $45,015 spent. HOPE HUDDLES - HOPE HUDDLES PROVIDE A SIMPLE YET MEANINGFUL WAY FOR SURVIVORS TO CONNECT OVER A MEAL. THIS IS A MONTHLY OFFERING FOR SURVIVORS AT ANY STAGE IN THEIR JOURNEY. ALL HOPE HUDDLES ARE INFORMAL AND ARE A FUN, WELCOMING WAY TO OFFER CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT!HOPE GETAWAYS AND RELIGHT RETREATS

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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