Byron Center, MI

Warning Lights

EIN 82-4800721

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Victim & Survivor Advocacy Children & youth

Mission

To raise awareness, prevent victims, and protect individuals of all ages—especially youth and young adults—against the crime of human trafficking through education, training, and community engagement.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Warning Lights

Warning Lights is a Byron Center, Michigan–based nonprofit that educates, empowers, and engages people—particularly youth and young adults—to prevent human trafficking through awareness sessions, professional trainings, and community outreach. Founded as a community initiative and recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity in 2018, Warning Lights operates school-based "Sessions of Awareness," offers professional training events, and works with local partners and the National Human Trafficking Hotline to support prevention and prompt response. In the last 2–3 years the organization expanded its programming with foundation support, increased trainings across West Michigan school districts and community groups, and received local media coverage during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) recognition (2018)

Obtained federal tax-exempt status in 2018 and maintains annual public filings (Form 990-EZ), establishing formal nonprofit operations and donor tax-deductibility.

Expanded school outreach

Scaled 'Sessions of Awareness' and professional trainings to multiple West Michigan school districts and community audiences, increasing prevention education for students, families, and professionals.

Secured foundation support

Reported receipt of foundation grants in recent filing cycles that funded operational growth and program delivery, enabling broader training and resource distribution (reported 2024–2025).

At a glance

Total assets: $69K
Annual revenue: $99K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 82-4800721
Location: Byron Center, MI
Website: warninglights.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in local news coverage highlighting the organization’s school trainings and Human Trafficking Awareness Month activities (local media, January 2026).

Listed and publicly profiled on major nonprofit data platforms with available Form 990-EZ filings, demonstrating transparency of tax filings and public financial records.

Recognized as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78) and regularly files required tax returns, supporting donor confidence in charitable status.

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