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Nonprofit · EIN 83-4295733

BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75243

Financials

$201K$147K2023$206K$211K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$205,508$210,613-$5,105$148,334$20,778$127,556
July 31, 2024990$200,728$146,511$54,217$144,570$15,292$129,278
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,983
Program service revenue
$146,905
Investment income
$4,079
Net rental income
$541
Other revenue
$541

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$34,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$36,601
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,890
Occupancy
$55,791
Program services (functional)
$180,250
Management and general (functional)
$16,789
Fundraising (functional)
$13,574

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$144,570
Total assets, end of year
$148,334
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,778
Net assets, end of year
$127,556
Net assets without donor restrictions
$127,556
Gross receipts
$205,508
Employees
2
Volunteers
75
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
TX

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN HENSARLINGPRESIDENT AND EXEC DIR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$17,750
MEGAN KARRVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
10$9,875
BECCA GODKINSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MARY KATE FEASTERTREASURER
Officer
1$0
ALLISON FLORCZAKDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
RACHEL HAMILTONDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
JACOB HENSARLINGDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
KENT KIRKMANDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
KEVIN TIMMONSDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
GINA HAMADADIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN HENSARLINGPRESIDENT AND EXEC DIR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$14,000
MEGAN KARRVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
10$8,000
BECCA GODKINSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MARY KATE FEASTERTREASURER
Officer
1$0
ALLISON FLORCZAKDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
RACHEL HAMILTONDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
JACOB HENSARLINGDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0
KENT KIRKMANDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9940 ACKLIN DR, DALLAS, TX 75243-2402
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
9940 Acklin Dr, Dallas TX 75243
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAUREN HENSARLING, 9940 ACKLIN DR, DALLAS, TX 75243
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Lauren Hensarling, 9940 Acklin Dr, Dallas TX 75243
Signed the 990
LAUREN HENSARLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(318) 584-1313
Return prepared by
SHEILA SCHROYER CPA PC

Mission

BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE EXISTS TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION AS MASTERFUL STORYTELLERS WHO SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST. OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2019 TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY, CHRIST-HONORING THEATRE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO DALLAS TEXAS AREA YOUTH.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BLT PRODUCED 4 PRODUCTIONS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, GIVING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WELL-KNOWN, CHALLENGING MUSICALS, WHILE ALSO TEACHING THEM TO SEE ELEMENTS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN EVERY STORY.
    Expenses $78,444 · revenue $94,792
  • BLT OFFERED 2 ELEMENTARY LEVEL BASIC MUSICAL THEATRE MASTER CLASSES DURING THE YEAR. THESE CLASSES ARE INTENDED TO GROW CONFIDENCE ON STAGE, TEACH NECESSARY BASIC MUSICAL THEATRE SKILLS, AND GIVE EVERY STUDENT A MOMENT TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT. THEY PERFORM A SHOWCASE AT THE END OF A 10-WEEK CLASS THAT IS OPEN TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
    Expenses $2,051 · revenue $5,750
  • BLT OFFERED SUMMER CAMPS THAT ARE A WEEK-LONG PROCESS OF PRODUCING A 45-MINUTE ORIGINAL MUSICAL. IN JUST ONE WEEK, STUDENTS WILL AUDITION, BE CAST, REHEARSE AND PERFORM THIS MUSICAL FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THEY WILL ALSO ASSIST IN THE TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF THE SHOW, CREATING PROPS AND PORTIONS OF THE SET AND DESIGNING THEIR OWN COSTUMES. THEY WILL MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND LEARN HOW THIS SHOW POINTS US BACK TO GODS BIG STORY IN THE BIBLE.
    Expenses $13,623 · revenue $46,363
  • OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT MISSION
    Expenses $86,132

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-4295733
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
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$148,334
Income (IRS master file)
$205,508

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$205,508$210,613$148,334XML
990July 2024$200,728$146,511$144,570XML
990-EZJuly 2023–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Lauren Hensarling
July 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Lauren Hensarling
July 31, 2020≤ $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 83-4295733).

Questions about BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE

What is the EIN of BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE is 83-4295733.
Is BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE 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 BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names LAUREN HENSARLING.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $17,750 (LAUREN HENSARLING, PRESIDENT AND EXEC DIR).
How much revenue does BRIGHT LIGHTS THEATRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $205,508, expenses of $210,613 and total assets of $148,334 at year end.

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