Nonprofit · EIN 87-3365439
BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT
Tax-exempt · PALMER, AK 99645
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $75,061 | $75,975 | -$914 | $113,873 | $0 | $113,873 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $67,735 | $41,560 | $26,175 | $108,606 | $0 | $108,606 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $60,122 | $27,939 | $32,183 | $82,431 | $0 | $82,431 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $69,075
- Program service revenue
- $4,800
- Investment income
- $164
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,057
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $36,852
- Occupancy
- $20,164
- Printing, publications and postage
- $50
- Other expenses
- $18,909
- Program services (functional)
- $28,115
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $108,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $113,873
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $113,873
- Cash, savings and investments
- $60,059
- Gross receipts
- $75,096
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alys Culhane | Executive Director | 30 | $0 |
| Robert Wallis | Board | 5 | $0 |
| Pete Praetorius | Treasurer | 7 | $0 |
| Beatrice Adler | President | 5 | $0 |
| Pam Huyck | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Klippert | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| John Culbertson | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Vicki Kenseth | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alys Culhane | Executive Director | 30 | $0 |
| Robert Wallis | President | 10 | $0 |
| Pete Praetorius | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Beatrice Adler | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Pam Huyck | Board Member | 15 | $0 |
| Terri Ann Roth | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Susy Mackinzie | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Diane Shibe | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Elena Martorell | Student Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Jenn Miller-Yancey | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alys Culhane | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Robert Wallis | President | 10 | $0 |
| Lanisha Wuitschick | Vice-President | 5 | $0 |
| Pete Praetorius | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Beatrice Adler | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Pam Huyck | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 194, PALMER, AK 99645-0194
- In care of
- % ALYS CULHANE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Alys Culhane, Executive Director
- Phone
- (907) 745-4747
Mission
To expand access to books and literacy resources to appreciative readers of all ages.
Program accomplishments
- We distribute free books locally and statewide to rural villages. We currently stock 40 bookcases of free books locally. Bookcases are accessible to the general public and by students. To acquire books, BLBP volunteers accept donated books from school districts, bookstores, thrift stores, and private donations. In 2024 we expanded our book distribution to Alaska villages off the road system.Expenses $28,115 · grants $27,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3365439
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C27)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $113,873
- Income (IRS master file)
- $75,096
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $75,061 | $75,975 | $113,873 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $67,735 | $41,560 | $108,606 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $60,122 | $27,939 | $82,431 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 87-3365439).
Questions about BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT is 87-3365439.
- Is BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT 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 BOOK PROJECT 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 BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $75,061, expenses of $75,975 and total assets of $113,873 at year end.
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