Nonprofit · EIN 88-2149118
LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY
Tax-exempt · CENTERTON, AR 72719
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $69,430 | $47,600 | $21,830 | $39,985 | $977 | $39,008 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $34,194 | $27,845 | $6,349 | $17,240 | $62 | $17,178 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $28,338 | $24,807 | $3,531 | $18,812 | $7,983 | $10,829 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,068
- Program service revenue
- $48,628
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,273
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,461
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,475
- Occupancy
- $11,596
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,268
- Other expenses
- $29,261
- Program services (functional)
- $39,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,240
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $977
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,008
- Cash, savings and investments
- $39,985
- Gross receipts
- $71,205
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 |
| HALEY LIONHEART | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 |
| JASON NESTOR | MANAGING DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 25 | $0 |
| BRADEN MOORE | FINANCE DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MONIQUE DRAPER | PRODUCTION DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monique Draper | Production Director | 10 | $0 |
| Cheri Moore | Executive Director/President | 25 | $0 |
| Jessica Orchard | Artistic Director | 15 | $0 |
| Braden Moore | Finance Director/Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheri Moore | Executive Director/President | 25 | $0 |
| Braden Moore | Finance Director/Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Monique Draper | Production Director | 15 | $0 |
| Diane Smith | Artistic Director/Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| LoriMae Reynolds | External Relations Director | 5 | $0 |
| Devin Brooksby | Grants Manager | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1711 ABBEY LN, CENTERTON, AR 72719-6502
- In care of
- % BRADEN MOORE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1711 ABBEY LN, CENTERTON AR 727196502
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Braden Moore, 1711 Abbey Lane, Centerton AR 72719
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRADEN MOORE, FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (479) 224-9653
- Website
- lowerlightstheatre.org
Mission
To provide a morally safe, wholesome, and inclusive place for people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels to identify and develop their divinely given talents; and to use those talents to shien light in the NOrthwest ARkansas community. To produce and present independently and/or in concert with other institutions or individuals, theatrical productions and other events of a similar nature.
Program accomplishments
- Talent Showcase - provide an opportunity for all ages to receive training, coaching, and then perform on stage several nights to a live audience. 80 performers and volunteers.Expenses $5,028
- Summer Camps - youth focused camps, developing acting, singing, auditions, stage performance skills, creating stage sets, props, costumes, running lighting, sound. 110 youth and volunteers.Expenses $9,160
- Full Production Plays - adults and youth get the chance to practice, be coached, and perform in front of live audiences. Back stage opportunities for those who don't wish to perform on state. 40 performers, orchestra, volunteers.Expenses $24,883
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2149118
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $69,430 | $47,600 | $39,985 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Braden Moore | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $34,194 | $27,845 | $17,240 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $28,338 | $24,807 | $18,812 | 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 88-2149118).
Questions about LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY
- What is the EIN of LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY is 88-2149118.
- Is LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY 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 LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY 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 LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Braden Moore.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOWER LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,430, expenses of $47,600 and total assets of $39,985 at year end.
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