Civic Intelligence

City Lights & Company

EIN 20-5462244 • 501(c)3 • Bridgeport, CT

Profile

City lights & company (cl) serves the community through art. Cl believes in the power of the arts to enrich, engage, nurture, heal and inspire. Cl provides opportunities for artists of all levels, backgrounds and abilities to present and sell their art. Cl offers a common ground for students, youth, arts enthusiasts, artists, patrons, visitors, business people and residents to experience art, meet and exchange ideas. By working with diverse populations, we hope to strengthen community relationships and improve the quality of life in the park city. Our goals are to serve the community through art, raise awareness of the growing arts community in bridgeport and make art an essential part of everyday life for the residents, visitors, and youth and business people of greater bridgeport. Cl produces the annual bridgeport art trail.

130 Elm StreetBridgeport, CT 06604

www.citylightsgallery.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

64th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

91st percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$76,208

Up $33,090 (+77%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$379

Up $92 (+32%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$75,829

Up $32,998 (+77%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$319,661

Up $86,044 (+37%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$286,663

Up $42,769 (+18%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$32,998

Up $43,275 (+421%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2011: $2,644Liabilities 2011: -$7272011Assets 2012: $3,769Liabilities 2012: $2,9992012Assets 2013: $26,221Liabilities 2013: $2602013Assets 2014: $51,030Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $26,972Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $39,445Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $15,978Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $20,644Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $36,930Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $36,9302019Assets 2020: $57,422Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $57,4222020Assets 2021: $20,683Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $20,6832021Assets 2022: $53,108Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $53,1082022Assets 2023: $43,118Liabilities 2023: $287Net Assets 2023: $42,8312023Assets 2024: $76,208Liabilities 2024: $379Net Assets 2024: $75,8292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$76,208
Liabilities$379
Net Assets$75,829

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $60,051Expenses 2011: $60,087Net Income 2011: -$362011Revenue 2012: $59,728Expenses 2012: $62,329Net Income 2012: -$2,6012012Revenue 2013: $122,752Expenses 2013: $97,560Net Income 2013: $25,1922013Revenue 2014: $170,129Expenses 2014: $145,061Net Income 2014: $25,0682014Revenue 2015: $133,028Expenses 2015: $157,986Net Income 2015: -$24,9582015Revenue 2016: $191,657Expenses 2016: $179,184Net Income 2016: $12,4732016Revenue 2017: $159,122Expenses 2017: $182,589Net Income 2017: -$23,4672017Revenue 2018: $170,561Expenses 2018: $165,095Net Income 2018: $5,4662018Revenue 2019: $235,510Expenses 2019: $219,224Net Income 2019: $16,2862019Revenue 2020: $172,868Expenses 2020: $152,376Net Income 2020: $20,4922020Revenue 2021: $143,105Expenses 2021: $179,844Net Income 2021: -$36,7392021Revenue 2022: $321,233Expenses 2022: $288,808Net Income 2022: $32,4252022Revenue 2023: $233,617Expenses 2023: $243,894Net Income 2023: -$10,2772023Revenue 2024: $319,661Expenses 2024: $286,663Net Income 2024: $32,9982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$319,661
Expenses$286,663
Net Income$32,998

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.00$0.76$3.20$2.87$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$2.34$2.44$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$3.21$2.89$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$1.43$1.80$0.37
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$1.73$1.52$0.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$2.36$2.19$0.16
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$1.71$1.65$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$1.59$1.83$0.23
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$1.92$1.79$0.12
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$1.33$1.58$0.25
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$1.70$1.45$0.25
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$1.23$0.98$0.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.60$0.62$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.60$0.60$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$319,661
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

City lights & company (cl)serves the community through art. Cl believes in the power of the arts to enrich, engage, nurture, heal and inspire. Cl provides opportunities for artists of all levels, backgrounds and abilities to present and sell their art. Cl offers a common ground for students, youth, arts enthusiasts, artists, patrons, visitors, businesspeople and residents to experience art, meet and exchange ideas. Cl works with diverse groups and individuals including art and non-art partners, to strengthen community relationships and improve the quality of life for the residents, visitors, workers of the park city and greater bridgeport. Cl strives to produce relevant programs that reflect the rich cultural diversity of the community, enrich the learning experience for youth and provide work opportunities for local artists and creatives. Among city lights' signature programs are the greater bridgeport pride and outworks and the bridgeport art trail

City lights & company (cl) serves the community through art. Cl believes in the power of the arts to enrich, engage, nurture, heal and inspire. Cl provides opportunities for artists of all levels, backgrounds and abilities to present and sell their art. Cl offers a common ground for students, youth, arts enthusiasts, artists, patrons, visitors, business people and residents to experience art, meet and exchange ideas. By working with diverse populations, we hope to strengthen community relationships and improve the quality of life in the park city. Our goals are to serve the community through art, raise awareness of the growing arts community in bridgeport and make art an essential part of everyday life for the residents, visitors, and youth and business people of greater bridgeport. Cl produces the annual bridgeport art trail.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$41,418$74,508▲ $33,090
Total Assets$43,118$76,208▲ $33,090
Other Assets Total$1,700$1,700→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$287$379▲ $92
Total Liabilities$287$379▲ $92
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$42,831$75,829▲ $32,998
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$42,831$75,829▲ $32,998
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,118$76,208▲ $33,090
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brad BermanPresident
Bruce SmallDirector
Emmanuel MachadoDirector
Erica GreenDirector
Isreal ZavellosDirector
Jim ConnellyDirector
Ken StaffeyDirector
Marcus BrownDirector
Sharon DaveyDirector
Sylvester SalcedoDirector
Jessica LaymanActing Treas
Steve GerberManager
Gail BuccinoSecretary
Meredith FredericksVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$294,164
Program Service Revenue
$25,497
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$268,919
Change in Net Assets
$32,998
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$214,947
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$71,716
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$42,700$22,993-$65,693
Occupancy$15,600--$15,600
Other Expenses$9,470--$9,470
Advertising$6,569--$6,569
Insurance$4,754$1,348-$6,102
Payroll Taxes$3,915$2,108-$6,023
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,650-$3,650
All Other Expenses$252--$252
Total Functional Expenses$256,564$30,099$0$286,663
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The board of directors voted on the compensation for the executive director.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

Compensation is negotiated before work begins, based on local, fairfield county payment standards for similar work.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
City Lights & Company
EIN
20-5462244
Phone
2033347748
Address
130 ELM STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604

Signing Officer

Name
Suzanne Kachmar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2033347748
Signed
2025-03-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Suzanne Kachmar
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Accavallo & Company LLC
Address
1000 BRIDGEPORT AVE STE 410, SHELTON, CT 06484
Preparer
John a Accavallo CPA
Phone
2039259600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

City lights & company (cl) serves the community through art. Cl believes in the power of the arts to enrich, engage, nurture, heal and inspire. Cl provides opportunities for artists of all levels, backgrounds and abilities to present and sell their art. Cl offers a common ground for students, youth, arts enthusiasts, artists, patrons, visitors, business people and residents to experience art, meet and exchange ideas. By working with diverse populations, we hope to strengthen community relationships and improve the quality of life in the park city. Our goals are to serve the community through art, raise awareness of the growing arts community in bridgeport and make art an essential part of everyday life for the residents, visitors, and youth and business people of greater bridgeport. Cl produces the annual bridgeport art trail.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED ON THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION IS NEGOTIATED BEFORE WORK BEGINS, BASED ON LOCAL, FAIRFIELD COUNTY PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR SIMILAR WORK.
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