Civic Intelligence

Bright Lights Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-0708499

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jan 14, 2022

Organization Profilewww.brightlights.org
5561 S 48th St No 220Lincoln, NE 68516-4109

(402) 420-1115

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

15th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$77,054

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

66th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

124%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,066,476

Up $169,427 (+19%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,058,800

Up $171,218 (+19%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$7,676

Down $1,791 (-19%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Up

$443,603

Up $245,838 (+124%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$492,379

Up $192,545 (+64%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

-$48,776

Up $53,293 (+52%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $465,609Liabilities 2010: $3,550Net Assets 2010: $462,0592010Assets 2011: $543,243Liabilities 2011: $1,191Net Assets 2011: $542,0522011Assets 2012: $630,534Liabilities 2012: $4,797Net Assets 2012: $625,7372012Assets 2013: $743,399Liabilities 2013: $5,149Net Assets 2013: $738,2502013Assets 2014: $776,128Liabilities 2014: $5,965Net Assets 2014: $770,1632014Assets 2015: $740,137Liabilities 2015: $7,597Net Assets 2015: $732,5402015Assets 2016: $741,009Liabilities 2016: $1,195Net Assets 2016: $739,8142016Assets 2017: $828,544Liabilities 2017: $17,366Net Assets 2017: $811,1782017Assets 2018: $910,046Liabilities 2018: $10,507Net Assets 2018: $899,5392018Assets 2019: $907,975Liabilities 2019: $4,488Net Assets 2019: $903,4872019Assets 2020: $897,049Liabilities 2020: $9,467Net Assets 2020: $887,5822020Assets 2021: $1,066,476Liabilities 2021: $7,676Net Assets 2021: $1,058,8002021Assets 2022: $943,871Liabilities 2022: $7,403Net Assets 2022: $936,4682022Assets 2023: $1,022,170Liabilities 2023: $48,446Net Assets 2023: $973,7242023Assets 2024: $1,119,733Liabilities 2024: $31,232Net Assets 2024: $1,088,5012024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,066,476
Liabilities$7,676
Net Assets$1,058,800
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $556,5942010Expenses 2011: $421,3642011Expenses 2012: $435,3062012Revenue 2013: $548,986Expenses 2013: $488,132Net Income 2013: $60,8542013Revenue 2014: $500,767Expenses 2014: $469,102Net Income 2014: $31,6652014Revenue 2015: $459,053Expenses 2015: $479,201Net Income 2015: -$20,1482015Revenue 2016: $429,628Expenses 2016: $433,402Net Income 2016: -$3,7742016Revenue 2017: $362,739Expenses 2017: $345,922Net Income 2017: $16,8172017Revenue 2018: $492,240Expenses 2018: $469,819Net Income 2018: $22,4212018Revenue 2019: $459,228Expenses 2019: $453,905Net Income 2019: $5,3232019Revenue 2020: $197,765Expenses 2020: $299,834Net Income 2020: -$102,0692020Revenue 2021: $443,603Expenses 2021: $492,379Net Income 2021: -$48,7762021Revenue 2022: $873,109Expenses 2022: $475,925Net Income 2022: $397,1842022Revenue 2023: $389,191Expenses 2023: $405,963Net Income 2023: -$16,7722023Revenue 2024: $534,559Expenses 2024: $517,402Net Income 2024: $17,1572024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$443,603
Expenses$492,379
Net Income-$48,776
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jan 14, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$443,603
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bright Lights is a nonprofit organization that takes learning beyond the classroom by providing youth with unique, motivating, hands-on learning opportunities.

Education of young people

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$687,279$874,192▲ $186,913
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$174,791$127,604▼ $47,187
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,142$59,013▲ $53,871
Pledges and Grants Receivable$21,902--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,251$5,585▲ $334
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,366$0▼ $2,366
Total Assets$897,049$1,066,476▲ $169,427
Other Assets Total$318$82▼ $236
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,146$7,331▲ $1,185
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,321$345▼ $2,976
Total Liabilities$9,467$7,676▼ $1,791
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$862,840$1,016,193▲ $153,353
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$24,742$42,607▲ $17,865
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$887,582$1,058,800▲ $171,218
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$897,049$1,066,476▲ $169,427

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$45,887$45,887
Other Securities$874,192--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lori PaulsenExecutive Director - CurreFT$77,054$77,054

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer Morand-AckermanPast President
Nick StremlauPresident
Betsy TonnigesPresident Elect
Brandy JohnsonBoard
Derek KayBoard
Heather HowardBoard
Jai BurksBoard
Kimberly BilderBoard
Mark HarrisBoard
Rachel BarthBoard
Rochelle MallettBoard
Stacey OlsonBoard
Tim RotyBoard
Trish HoeltingBoard
Denine ErlemeierSecretary
Jay LechnerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$162,515
Program Service Revenue
$244,969
Investment Income
$34,728
Other Revenue
$1,391
All Other Contributions
$162,515
Change in Net Assets
$-48,776
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$253,677
Other Expenses$238,702
Total Fundraising Expense$6,544
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$114,625$38,208-$152,833
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,047$18,349-$73,396
Advertising$69,060--$69,060
Occupancy$36,033--$36,033
Payroll Taxes$13,313$4,438-$17,751
Insurance$10,262--$10,262
Other Employee Benefits$7,272$2,425-$9,697
Office Expenses$8,040--$8,040
Fees for Services Other-$7,922-$7,922
Other Expenses$9,663-$6,544$6,544
All Other Expenses$4,911--$4,911
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,850-$2,850
Depreciation Depletion$2,365--$2,365
Conferences and Meetings$2,175--$2,175
Total Functional Expenses$411,643$74,192$6,544$492,379
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$1,391
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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
Payroll Taxes Payable$7,331
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Organization's Executive Director and Board Treasurer review the Form 990 prior to filing. All new board members are given a copy of the prior year's Form 990 as part of an introduction packet to the Organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The Board of Directors or interested commitee reviews all conflicts of interest and determines if the the particular transaction is in Bright Lights' best interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request to the Executive Director.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Lights Inc
EIN
47-0708499
Phone
4024201115
Address
5561 S 48th St No 220, Lincoln, NE 68516-4109

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Paulsen
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4024201115
Signed
2022-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lori Paulsen
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
9
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Dana F Cole & Company Llp
Address
1248 O STREET SUITE 500, LINCOLN, NE 68508
Preparer
Kerry Gustafsson
Phone
4024799300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XII, Line 2C

“The Executive Director and the Board of Directors oversee the compilation of the financial statements by the independent accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization utilizes the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10, "Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions." The Organization continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authorative rulings. The Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that would be material to the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization utilizes the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10, "Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions." The Organization continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authorative rulings. The Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that would be material to the financial statements.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization's Executive Director and Board Treasurer review the Form 990 prior to filing. All new board members are given a copy of the prior year's Form 990 as part of an introduction packet to the Organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Directors or interested commitee reviews all conflicts of interest and determines if the the particular transaction is in Bright Lights' best interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request to the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Executive Director and the Board of Directors oversee the compilation of the financial statements by the independent accountant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c

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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,066,476
Liabilities
$7,676
Net assets
$1,058,800
Revenue
$443,603
Expenses
$492,379
Net income
-$48,776
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.03$1.09$0.53$0.52$0.02
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.02$0.05$0.97$0.39$0.41$0.02
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.94$0.01$0.94$0.87$0.48$0.40
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.01$1.06$0.44$0.49$0.05
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.01$0.89$0.20$0.30$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.00$0.90$0.46$0.45$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.01$0.90$0.49$0.47$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.02$0.81$0.36$0.35$0.02
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.43$0.43$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.01$0.73$0.46$0.48$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.01$0.77$0.50$0.47$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.01$0.74$0.55$0.49$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.63$0.00$0.63$0.44
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.54$0.00$0.54$0.42
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.47$0.00$0.46$0.56