Nonprofit · EIN 83-2841968
JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER
Tax-exempt · LONE TREE, CO 80124
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $765,083 | $848,419 | -$83,336 | $93,308 | $0 | $93,308 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $439,730 | $338,925 | $100,805 | $176,644 | $0 | $176,644 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $205,753 | $267,168 | -$61,415 | $75,839 | $0 | $75,839 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $124,798
- Program service revenue
- $640,285
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,009
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,448
- Occupancy
- $563,548
- Travel
- $2,384
- Depreciation
- $6,715
- Program services (functional)
- $848,419
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $176,644
- Total assets, end of year
- $93,308
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $93,308
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $93,308
- Gross receipts
- $765,083
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Park | Creative Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Bryan Park | Executive Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Matson | Director of Spiritual Development Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Park | Creative Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Bryan Park | Executive Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Matson | Director of Spiritual Development Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Park | Creative Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Bryan Park | Executive Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Bill Matson | Director of Spiritual Development Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 962 MCARTHUR DR, LONE TREE, CO 80124-9611
- In care of
- % KELLI PARK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 962 McArthur Drive, Lone Tree CO 80124
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kelli Park, 962 MCARTHUR DR, LONE TREE, CO 80124
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Kelli Park, 962 McArthur Drive, Lone Tree CO 80124
- Signed the 990
- Bryan Park, Executive Director
- Phone
- (303) 328-7932
Mission
Joyful Light Youth Theater exists to use theater to discover and develop childrens God-given gifts to make a joyful noise and bring God glory both on and off the stage all while remaining committed to our vision statement. Joyful Light is a nonprofit Christian youth theater organization serving kids grades 1st-12th in the south Denver area. Our vision at Joyful Light is first to share Biblical truth with kids in worship Word and prayer and then to teach and engage in theater.
Program accomplishments
- Provide and operate a Christian youth theater program engaging in the production of theater plays and musicals by children in 1st through 12th grade.Expenses $848,419 · grants $1,009 · revenue $640,285
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2841968
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O55)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $93,308
- Income (IRS master file)
- $765,083
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $765,083 | $848,419 | $93,308 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $439,730 | $338,925 | $176,644 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $205,753 | $267,168 | $75,839 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kelli Park | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Kelli Park | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 | 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 83-2841968).
Questions about JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER
- What is the EIN of JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER is 83-2841968.
- Is JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER 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 JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER 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 JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER 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 JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kelli Park.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JOYFUL LIGHT YOUTH THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $765,083, expenses of $848,419 and total assets of $93,308 at year end.
Other nonprofits in LONE TREE
- THE HAPPY CREW EIN 73-1627224 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HAMPDEN MINISTRIES INC EIN 84-1209785 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- PARENTS OF TROOP 628 EIN 38-4092392 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING EIN 31-1640316 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CREDIT UNIONS CHARTERED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO EIN 84-6023137 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION FOUNDATION EIN 94-3192615 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- AMBLESIDE SCHOOL EIN 27-1507931 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MADALA EIN 26-2612783 · last filed 990 for 2025