Civic Intelligence

Edison Festival of Light Inc

EIN 65-0118122 • 501(c)3 • Fort Myers, FL

Profile

To educate the public about the contributions made by thomas alva edison through community activities and showcasing his many inventions.

2306 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvFort Myers, FL 33901

edisonfestival.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

57th percentile

5.7%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

65th percentile

7.3%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

52nd percentile

-0.4%

Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$126,326

Up $8,540 (+7.3%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,515 (-100%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$126,326

Up $10,055 (+8.6%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$175,849

Down $676 (-0.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$165,794

Up $3,300 (+2.0%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$10,055

Down $3,976 (-28%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $137,572Liabilities 2010: $11,611Net Assets 2010: $125,9612010Assets 2011: $186,438Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $186,4382011Assets 2012: $218,355Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $218,3552012Assets 2013: $265,153Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $265,1532013Assets 2014: $289,127Liabilities 2014: $3,446Net Assets 2014: $285,6812014Assets 2015: $244,841Liabilities 2015: $251Net Assets 2015: $244,5902015Assets 2016: $178,544Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $178,5442016Assets 2017: $46,617Liabilities 2017: $3,668Net Assets 2017: $42,9492017Assets 2018: $57,687Liabilities 2018: $3,668Net Assets 2018: $54,0192018Assets 2019: $125,964Liabilities 2019: $9,300Net Assets 2019: $116,6642019Assets 2020: $131,155Liabilities 2020: $19,5462020Assets 2021: $140,827Liabilities 2021: $19,5472021Assets 2022: $134,693Liabilities 2022: $19,5482022Assets 2023: $125,731Liabilities 2023: $23,491Net Assets 2023: $102,2402023Assets 2024: $117,786Liabilities 2024: $1,515Net Assets 2024: $116,2712024Assets 2025: $126,326Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $126,3262025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$126,326
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$126,326

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $167,4612010Expenses 2011: $191,4542011Expenses 2012: $148,7292012Expenses 2013: $118,3002013Revenue 2014: $199,816Expenses 2014: $179,288Net Income 2014: $20,5282014Revenue 2015: $170,750Expenses 2015: $211,841Net Income 2015: -$41,0912015Revenue 2016: $163,955Expenses 2016: $230,001Net Income 2016: -$66,0462016Revenue 2017: $219,008Expenses 2017: $354,603Net Income 2017: -$135,5952017Revenue 2018: $145,367Expenses 2018: $134,297Net Income 2018: $11,0702018Revenue 2019: $183,278Expenses 2019: $120,633Net Income 2019: $62,6452019Revenue 2020: $128,102Expenses 2020: $133,157Net Income 2020: -$5,0552020Revenue 2021: $50,178Expenses 2021: $40,507Net Income 2021: $9,6712021Revenue 2022: $125,247Expenses 2022: $131,382Net Income 2022: -$6,1352022Revenue 2023: $166,617Expenses 2023: $179,522Net Income 2023: -$12,9052023Revenue 2024: $176,525Expenses 2024: $162,494Net Income 2024: $14,0312024Revenue 2025: $175,849Expenses 2025: $165,794Net Income 2025: $10,0552025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$175,849
Expenses$165,794
Net Income$10,055

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.26$1.76$1.66$0.10
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.02$1.16$1.77$1.62$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.23$1.02$1.67$1.80$0.13
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.35$0.20$1.25$1.31$0.06
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.41$0.20$0.50$0.41$0.10
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$0.20$1.28$1.33$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.09$1.17$1.83$1.21$0.63
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.04$0.54$1.45$1.34$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.04$0.43$2.19$3.55$1.36
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$1.64$2.30$0.66
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.45$0.00$2.45$1.71$2.12$0.41
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.89$0.03$2.86$2.00$1.79$0.21
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.65$0.00$2.65$1.18
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.18$0.00$2.18$1.49
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.86$0.00$1.86$1.91
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.38$0.12$1.26$1.67
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$175,849
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public about the contributions made by thomas alva edison through community activities and showcasing his many inventions.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CHILDREN'S EVENTS - THESE EVENTS INCLUDE A SCIENCE AND INVENTORS FAIR FOR OVER 500 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A FIVE COUNTY AREA. THE FAIRS EMPHASIZE EDISON'S HISTORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE THROUGH HIS MANY INVENTIONS. WINNERS OF THE SCIENCE FAIRS QUALIFTY FOR A STATE COMPETITION. THERE IS A JUNIOR PARADE THAT DRAWS MORE THAN 6,000 PARTICIPANTS AND PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO DESIGN AND BUILD THEIR OWN FLOATS FOR THE JUNIOR PARADE. NO ENTRANCE FEES ARE CHARGED FOR CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES OR THE PUBLIC. THERE IS ALSO A JUNIOR CORONATION OF THE JUNIOR PARADE WINNER.$0$0
GRAND PARADE PARTY - PRESENTED IN HONOR OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON AND HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS. THEY HIGHLIGHT LOCAL AS WELL AS NATIONAL TALENT, BANDS AND FLOAT ENTRIES. IT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LARGEST NIGHTTIME PARADES IN THE COUNTRY. IT SHOWCASES EDISON'S GREATEST INVENTION, THE LIGHT BULB, BY REQUIRING ALL FLOAT ENTRIES TO BE ILLUMINATED. IT IS KNOWN AS THE GRAND PARADE OF LIGHT AND TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY ON OR AROUND HIS BIRTHDAY. OVER TEN CHARITIES AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS RAISED FUNDS FOR THEIR ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE GRAND PARADE STREET SEATING PROGRAM.$0$0
EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 5K RUN - THE 3.1 MILE RACE AROUND DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS IS THE KICK OFF EVENT FOR THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS GRAND PARADE. THE EVENT HAS GROWN OVER THE YEARS TO THE POINT OF INTERNATIONAL NOTORIETY. IT BOASTS WELL OVER 1,400 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR WITH SEVERAL THOUSAND SEPECTATORS. THE EVENT IS COORDINATED FROM START TO FINISH BY THE FORT MYERS TRACK CLUB AND INCLUDES CHIP TIMING AND AN AFTER EVENT AWARDS PROGRAM.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ALISON GLASSMANDirector-$0--
AMANDA HEIDTDirector-$0--
BEN SISKTr/Director-$0--
CHARLOTTE MILLERDirector-$0--
DIANE MADDOXDirector-$0--
FRANK SHERKUSDirector-$0--
GINA SABISTONDirector-$0--
HOLLY MARTHVP/Director-$0--
JOHN TAYLORDirector-$0--
LAUREN TAYLORP/Director-$0--
NELSON TAYLORIpp/Director-$0--
MIKE GILLDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Edison Festival of Light Inc
EIN
65-0118122
Phone
2393342999
Address
2306 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Signing Officer

Name
Lauren Taylor
Title
President
Phone
2393342999
Signed
2026-01-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Wiltshire Whitley Richardson English Pa
Address
5249 SUMMERLIN COMMONS BLVD STE 100, FORT MYERS, FL 33907
Preparer
Jason T Smith CPA
Phone
2393349191
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: interest income. Amount: 104.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 14

Description: depreciation. Amount: 1,540.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising and promotion. Amount: 17,533. Description: office expense. Amount: 2,098. Description: insurance. Amount: 30,323. Description: dues and memberships. Amount: 140. Description: event costs-rental. Amount: 35,242. Description: event entertainment. Amount: 16,441. Description: supplies and materials. Amount: 15. Description: food and beverage. Amount: 2,396. Description: awards and trophies. Amount: 788. Description: event services. Amount: 13,975. Description: vip. Amount: 12,196. Description: volunteer. Amount: 141. Description: licenses and fees. Amount: 2,146. Description: contributions expense. Amount: 3,000. Description: tax penalty. Amount: 157. Description: website expenses. Amount: 5,371. Description: design. Amount: 2,200. Description: event cash. Amount: 4,000. Description: merchandise. Amount: 5,968. Description: parking. Amount: 102. Description: repairs. Amount: 97. Description: software & apps. Amount: 775. Description: trailer. Amount: 1,063. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 156,167.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 4,620. End of year amount: 3,080.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 1,515. End of year amount: 0.

Raw XML Appendix241 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd00
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0LAUREN TAYLOR
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02393349191
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01470 FRIENDSHIP WAY
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0FORT MYERS
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0FL
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd033901
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt0113166
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt0123246
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd00
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt0108500
IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd00
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt010055
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt0116
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd01
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0117786
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0126326
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0175849
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIVInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd0X
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd00
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0116271
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0126326
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt0116271
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt0126326
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt01540
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt01.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt11.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt21.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt31.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt41.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt51.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt61.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt71.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt81.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt91.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt101.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt111.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt90
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt100
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt110
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt90
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt100
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt110
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt90
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt100
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt110
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0ALISON GLASSMAN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1AMANDA HEIDT
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2BEN SISK
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3CHARLOTTE MILLER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4DIANE MADDOX
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm5FRANK SHERKUS
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm6GINA SABISTON
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm7HOLLY MARTH
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm8JOHN TAYLOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm9LAUREN TAYLOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm10NELSON TAYLOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm11MIKE GILL
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2TR/DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt5DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt6DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt7VP/DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt8DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt9P/DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt10IPP/DIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt11DIR
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd00
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd00
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt04620
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt03080
IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt0156167
IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0104
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THOMAS ALVA EDISON THROUGH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND SHOWCASING HIS MANY INVENTIONS.
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt07971
IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt067245
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0CHILDREN'S EVENTS - THESE EVENTS INCLUDE A SCIENCE AND INVENTORS FAIR FOR OVER 500 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A FIVE COUNTY AREA. THE FAIRS EMPHASIZE EDISON'S HISTORY OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE THROUGH HIS MANY INVENTIONS. WINNERS OF THE SCIENCE FAIRS QUALIFTY FOR A STATE COMPETITION. THERE IS A JUNIOR PARADE THAT DRAWS MORE THAN 6,000 PARTICIPANTS AND PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO DESIGN AND BUILD THEIR OWN FLOATS FOR THE JUNIOR PARADE. NO ENTRANCE FEES ARE CHARGED FOR CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES OR THE PUBLIC. THERE IS ALSO A JUNIOR CORONATION OF THE JUNIOR PARADE WINNER.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1GRAND PARADE PARTY - PRESENTED IN HONOR OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON AND HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS. THEY HIGHLIGHT LOCAL AS WELL AS NATIONAL TALENT, BANDS AND FLOAT ENTRIES. IT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LARGEST NIGHTTIME PARADES IN THE COUNTRY. IT SHOWCASES EDISON'S GREATEST INVENTION, THE LIGHT BULB, BY REQUIRING ALL FLOAT ENTRIES TO BE ILLUMINATED. IT IS KNOWN AS THE GRAND PARADE OF LIGHT AND TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY ON OR AROUND HIS BIRTHDAY. OVER TEN CHARITIES AND NON-PROFIT GROUPS RAISED FUNDS FOR THEIR ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE GRAND PARADE STREET SEATING PROGRAM.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt2EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 5K RUN - THE 3.1 MILE RACE AROUND DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS IS THE KICK OFF EVENT FOR THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS GRAND PARADE. THE EVENT HAS GROWN OVER THE YEARS TO THE POINT OF INTERNATIONAL NOTORIETY. IT BOASTS WELL OVER 1,400 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR WITH SEVERAL THOUSAND SEPECTATORS. THE EVENT IS COORDINATED FROM START TO FINISH BY THE FORT MYERS TRACK CLUB AND INCLUDES CHIP TIMING AND AN AFTER EVENT AWARDS PROGRAM.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt00
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt10
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt20
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt00
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt10
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt20
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0FL
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01515
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt0165794
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0175849
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0EDISONFESTIVAL.ORG
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0108500
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt063450
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt080303
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt056250
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt030050
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0338553
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0104
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0105
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt06
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0219
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt067245
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0112970
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt086313
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt068993
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt020122
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0355643
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0104
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0105
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt06
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt0219
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00030
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00020
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.99970
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.99980
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0694196
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0175745
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0176420
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0166616
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0125243
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt050172
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0694196
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0175849
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0176525
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0166616
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0125247
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt050178
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0694415
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 104.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION. AMOUNT: 1,540.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION. AMOUNT: 17,533. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 2,098. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 30,323. DESCRIPTION: DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS. AMOUNT: 140. DESCRIPTION: EVENT COSTS-RENTAL. AMOUNT: 35,242. DESCRIPTION: EVENT ENTERTAINMENT. AMOUNT: 16,441. DESCRIPTION: SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS. AMOUNT: 15. DESCRIPTION: FOOD AND BEVERAGE. AMOUNT: 2,396. DESCRIPTION: AWARDS AND TROPHIES. AMOUNT: 788. DESCRIPTION: EVENT SERVICES. AMOUNT: 13,975. DESCRIPTION: VIP. AMOUNT: 12,196. DESCRIPTION: VOLUNTEER. AMOUNT: 141. DESCRIPTION: LICENSES AND FEES. AMOUNT: 2,146. DESCRIPTION: CONTRIBUTIONS EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 3,000. DESCRIPTION: TAX PENALTY. AMOUNT: 157. DESCRIPTION: WEBSITE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 5,371. DESCRIPTION: DESIGN. AMOUNT: 2,200. DESCRIPTION: EVENT CASH. AMOUNT: 4,000. DESCRIPTION: MERCHANDISE. AMOUNT: 5,968. DESCRIPTION: PARKING. AMOUNT: 102. DESCRIPTION: REPAIRS. AMOUNT: 97. DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE & APPS. AMOUNT: 775. DESCRIPTION: TRAILER. AMOUNT: 1,063. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 156,167.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DESCRIPTION: OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 4,620. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 3,080.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 1,515. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 14
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES
TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc0THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd01
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0LAUREN TAYLOR
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0PRESIDENT
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum02393342999
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02026-01-13
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT INC
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0EDIS
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0650118122
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum02393342999
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02306 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0FORT MYERS
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0FL
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd033901
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd01
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0650129793
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0WILTSHIRE WHITLEY RICHARDSON ENGLISH PA
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt05249 SUMMERLIN COMMONS BLVD STE 100
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0FORT MYERS
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0FL
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd033907
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum02393349191
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0JASON T SMITH CPA
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02026-01-13T14:50:26-06:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-07-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02025-06-30
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.