Civic Intelligence

Lights Camera Discover

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-5004833

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 20, 2025

325 E Southern Ave Ste 115Tempe, AZ 85282

(855) 523-7490

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

39th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$49,569

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

1.9%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$37,969

Down $4,295 (-10%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$14,336

Down $3,183 (-18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$23,633

Down $1,112 (-4.5%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$268,251

Up $4,937 (+1.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$271,434

Down $4,230 (-1.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$3,183

Up $9,167 (+74%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $1Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $1Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $1Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $166,100Liabilities 2021: $321Net Assets 2021: $165,7792021Assets 2022: $55,315Liabilities 2022: $2,447Net Assets 2022: $52,8682022Assets 2023: $42,264Liabilities 2023: $24,745Net Assets 2023: $17,5192023Assets 2024: $37,969Liabilities 2024: $23,633Net Assets 2024: $14,3362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$37,969
Liabilities$23,633
Net Assets$14,336

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $51,950Expenses 2018: $51,950Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $63,461Expenses 2019: $63,461Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2020: $74,604Expenses 2020: $52,604Net Income 2020: $22,0002020Revenue 2021: $597,556Expenses 2021: $500,979Net Income 2021: $96,5772021Revenue 2022: $335,583Expenses 2022: $448,584Net Income 2022: -$113,0012022Revenue 2023: $263,314Expenses 2023: $275,664Net Income 2023: -$12,3502023Revenue 2024: $268,251Expenses 2024: $271,434Net Income 2024: -$3,1832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$268,251
Expenses$271,434
Net Income-$3,183
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$268,251
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Since its founding, lights camera discover has empowered over 1,000 underprivileged youth by providing them with essential skills in digital arts and steam (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) fields. Through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and job-readiness, we have maintained an 85% program completion rate across all workshops. In collaboration with schools and community organizations, 70% of participants have demonstrated improved academic performance in steam subjects, and 65% have pursued further education or career opportunities in related fields. Lcd has successfully placed 20% of graduates in internships or entry-level positions within the digital arts and entertainment industries, paving the way for future leaders and innovators.

Empowering youth and helping them realize their potential through creative expression and steam education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$42,063$33,454▼ $8,609
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$201$4,515▲ $4,314
Total Assets$42,264$37,969▼ $4,295
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$22,168$22,168→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,577$1,465▼ $1,112
Total Liabilities$24,745$23,633▼ $1,112
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$17,519$14,336▼ $3,183
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,519$14,336▼ $3,183
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$42,264$37,969▼ $4,295

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$33,454$51,056$84,510
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Okema CharlesExecutive DiFT$49,569$49,569

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Antony TremontoPresident
Johnnie GhigliaMember
Tonya MackMember
Lisa RiveriaSecretary
Enrey LopezTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$259,174
Program Service Revenue
$9,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$77
All Other Contributions
$214,274
Change in Net Assets
$-3,183
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$188,784
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$82,650
Total Fundraising Expense$585
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,322$25,247-$49,569
Occupancy$40,350$450-$40,800
Other Salaries and Wages$27,722--$27,722
All Other Expenses$12,568$14,457$585$27,610
Fees for Services Other$5,783$9,302-$15,085
Depreciation Depletion$14,607--$14,607
Travel$9,907$741-$10,648
Other Expenses$3,329$3,330-$6,659
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,963-$5,963
Payroll Taxes-$5,359-$5,359
Fees for Services Legal-$3,201-$3,201
Advertising$2,219--$2,219
Conferences and Meetings-$1,580-$1,580
Insurance-$1,518-$1,518
Interest-$1,382-$1,382
Office Expenses$126$311-$437
Total Functional Expenses$197,888$72,961$585$271,434
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Eidl Loan$22,168
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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

Treasurer and executive director will review the return and comment prior to filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Discussed at the board meeting when a conflict of interest arises.

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

Discussed at the board meeting annually.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lights Camera Discover
EIN
46-5004833
Phone
8555237490
Address
325 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 115, TEMPE, AZ 85282

Signing Officer

Name
Okema Charles
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8555237490
Signed
2025-05-20

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Okema Charles
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Princeton Tax and Accounting LLC
Address
4343 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 150, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Preparer
Yue Michelle Zhang CPA
Phone
6026522708
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Since its founding, lights camera discover has empowered over 1,000 underprivileged youth by providing them with essential skills in digital arts and steam (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) fields. Through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and job-readiness, we have maintained an 85% program completion rate across all workshops. In collaboration with schools and community organizations, 70% of participants have demonstrated improved academic performance in steam subjects, and 65% have pursued further education or career opportunities in related fields. Lcd has successfully placed 20% of graduates in internships or entry-level positions within the digital arts and entertainment industries, paving the way for future leaders and innovators.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

In 2024, lights camera discover arizona proudly expanded its mission to empower youth through creative education and workforce development, making a measurable impact across three additional new programs: the lcd print lab creation program, the sustainability through steam initiative, and our dynamic anti-drug digital arts program. Through the lcd print lab creation program, participants learned hands-on skills in digital design and direct-to-film (dtf) printing, producing custom shirts, stickers, and merchandise while gaining real-world experience in entrepreneurship, branding, and small business operations. Over 100 students completed the program, many launching their own small product lines or contributing to school and community events with their creations. Our sustainability through steam initiative empowered youth to tackle environmental challenges with creativity and innovation. Students collaborated on eco-conscious media projects, upcycled materials for design work, and developed campaigns promoting green habits in their schools and neighborhoods. This program not only fostered artistic expression but also instilled a deep sense of responsibility for the planet. In response to the growing need for early intervention, our anti-drug digital arts program offered a safe space for young people to explore the dangers of substance abuse through animation, film, and podcasting. Participants created compelling visual narratives, peer-led discussions, and public service announcements that addressed prevention with authenticity and empathy. This program reached over 250 students across arizona and received recognition from local schools and community partners. Together, these programs reflect lights camera discovers commitment to inspiring the next generation of changemakers through education, expression, and empowerment. Arizonas youth are not just discovering their voices they are using them to build a better future.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Auto expense 0 6,334 0 travel 5,000 0 0 it expense 3,458 1,284 0 due & subscriptions 1,007 2,481 90 bank/merchant fees 2,271 65 495 payroll admin fees 0 1,765 0 repair & maintenance 0 1,500 0 utility expenses 475 475 0 postage 324 0 0 meals 33 235 0 donation 0 200 0 state tax 0 62 0 general and admin expense 0 40 0 education & development 0 16 0 total 12,568 14,457 585

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SINCE ITS FOUNDING, LIGHTS CAMERA DISCOVER HAS EMPOWERED OVER 1,000 UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN DIGITAL ARTS AND STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH) FIELDS. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND JOB-READINESS, WE HAVE MAINTAINED AN 85% PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE ACROSS ALL WORKSHOPS. IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, 70% OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN STEAM SUBJECTS, AND 65% HAVE PURSUED FURTHER EDUCATION OR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN RELATED FIELDS. LCD HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 20% OF GRADUATES IN INTERNSHIPS OR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS WITHIN THE DIGITAL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES, PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE LEADERS AND INNOVATORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN 2024, LIGHTS CAMERA DISCOVER ARIZONA PROUDLY EXPANDED ITS MISSION TO EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH CREATIVE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, MAKING A MEASURABLE IMPACT ACROSS THREE ADDITIONAL NEW PROGRAMS: THE LCD PRINT LAB CREATION PROGRAM, THE SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH STEAM INITIATIVE, AND OUR DYNAMIC ANTI-DRUG DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAM. THROUGH THE LCD PRINT LAB CREATION PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS LEARNED HANDS-ON SKILLS IN DIGITAL DESIGN AND DIRECT-TO-FILM (DTF) PRINTING, PRODUCING CUSTOM SHIRTS, STICKERS, AND MERCHANDISE WHILE GAINING REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BRANDING, AND SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS. OVER 100 STUDENTS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM, MANY LAUNCHING THEIR OWN SMALL PRODUCT LINES OR CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH THEIR CREATIONS. OUR SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH STEAM INITIATIVE EMPOWERED YOUTH TO TACKLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES WITH CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. STUDENTS COLLABORATED ON ECO-CONSCIOUS MEDIA PROJECTS, UPCYCLED MATERIALS FOR DESIGN WORK, AND DEVELOPED CAMPAIGNS PROMOTING GREEN HABITS IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY FOSTERED ARTISTIC EXPRESSION BUT ALSO INSTILLED A DEEP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PLANET. IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING NEED FOR EARLY INTERVENTION, OUR ANTI-DRUG DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAM OFFERED A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE THROUGH ANIMATION, FILM, AND PODCASTING. PARTICIPANTS CREATED COMPELLING VISUAL NARRATIVES, PEER-LED DISCUSSIONS, AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT ADDRESSED PREVENTION WITH AUTHENTICITY AND EMPATHY. THIS PROGRAM REACHED OVER 250 STUDENTS ACROSS ARIZONA AND RECEIVED RECOGNITION FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS REFLECT LIGHTS CAMERA DISCOVERS COMMITMENT TO INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPRESSION, AND EMPOWERMENT. ARIZONAS YOUTH ARE NOT JUST DISCOVERING THEIR VOICES THEY ARE USING THEM TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE RETURN AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DISCUSSED AT THE BOARD MEETING WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DISCUSSED AT THE BOARD MEETING ANNUALLY.
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