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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3325075

MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC

Tax-exempt · TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

Financials

$439K$418K2023$497K$448K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$496,573$447,772$48,801$784,784$509,083$275,701
June 30, 2024990$438,938$417,960$20,978$746,055$530,190$215,865
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$158,274
of which government grants
$134,997
Program service revenue
$337,631
Investment income
$474
Other revenue
$194

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,589
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,713
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$46,713
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,655
Accounting fees
$2,451
Occupancy
$30,215
Travel
$475
Depreciation
$15,000
Program services (functional)
$447,772

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$746,055
Total assets, end of year
$784,784
Total liabilities, end of year
$509,083
Net assets, end of year
$275,701
Land, buildings and equipment
$635,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$275,701
Gross receipts
$496,573
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
FL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAMERON GARRETTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$20,113
JULIET YAQUESPRESIDENT
Officer
2$17,500
AMANDA BROADFOOTVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$15,000
BETH ASHERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DORI KESTENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN GILLESPIETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY KAHNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE SVISCOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIA SLOANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LANE WILIAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
BECKY CASSELLSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beth AsherTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Dori KestenTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Julia SloanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Juliet YaquesPresident
Officer
2$0
Amanda BroadfootVice-President
Officer
1$0
Rebecca CassellSecretary
Officer
1$0
Catherine KeenTreasurer
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2720 S BLAIR STONE RD STE G, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301-5917
In care of
% JULIET YAQUES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIET YAQUES, 2720 S BLAIR STONE RD G, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
Signed the 990
JULIET YAQUES, PRESIDENT
Phone
(850) 329-8635
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

WE PROVIDE PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE ACADEMIC TUTORING WITH A PERFORMING ARTS FOCUS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES. ABOUT 40% OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) OR OTHER COGNITIVE OR ATTENTION DEFICIT CHALLENGES. WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THREE WAYS: PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS, GROUP CLASSES, AND CAMPS. PRIVATE LESSONS ARE THE MOST CUSTOMIZED OPTION AND OFTEN USED FOR THOSE MORE PROFOUNDLY AFFECTED BY THEIR DISORDERS.
    Expenses $58,078 · grants $3,194 · revenue $104,241
  • WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES. ABOUT 40% OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) OR OTHER COGNITIVE OR ATTENTION DEFICIT CHALLENGES. WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THREE WAYS: PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS, GROUP CLASSES, AND CAMPS. GROUP CLASSES ARE VITALLY IMPORTANT TO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND GAINING SOCIAL SKILLS.
    Expenses $73,555 · grants $4,395 · revenue $132,478
  • WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES. ABOUT 40% OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) OR OTHER COGNITIVE OR ATTENTION DEFICIT CHALLENGES. WE PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN THREE WAYS: PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS, GROUP CLASSES, AND CAMPS. CAMPS ARE A GREAT WAY FOR FAMILIES TO DETERMINE IN A SHORT TIME IF PERFORMING ARTS ARE SOMETHING THAT WORKS FOR THEIR CHILD AND FAMILY.
    Expenses $34,452 · revenue $61,836
  • OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, TICKET REVENUE FROM SHOWS, SALES REVENUE FROM BRANDED MERCHANDISE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
    Expenses $281,687 · revenue $39,270

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3325075
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$784,784
Income (IRS master file)
$496,573

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$438,938$417,960$746,055IRS
990June 2023$432,988$377,502$743,311IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC

What is the EIN of MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC is 81-3325075.
Is MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC 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 MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIET YAQUES.
Who are the officers and directors of MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,113 (CAMERON GARRETT, TRUSTEE).
How much revenue does MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $496,573, expenses of $447,772 and total assets of $784,784 at year end.

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