Civic Intelligence

Bright Lights Theatre

EIN 83-4295733 • 501(c)3 • Dallas, TX

Profile

To train the next generation as masterful storytellers who share the light of christ.

9940 Acklin DrDallas, TX 75243

brightlightstheatre.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

40th percentile

-2.5%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

86th percentile

46%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$148,334

Up $3,764 (+2.6%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$20,778

Up $5,486 (+36%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$127,556

Down $1,722 (-1.3%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$205,508

Up $4,780 (+2.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$210,613

Up $64,102 (+44%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$5,105

Down $59,322 (-109%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $47,269Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $47,4392022Assets 2023: $102,235Liabilities 2023: $25,046Net Assets 2023: $77,1892023Assets 2024: $144,570Liabilities 2024: $15,292Net Assets 2024: $129,2782024Assets 2025: $148,334Liabilities 2025: $20,778Net Assets 2025: $127,5562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$148,334
Liabilities$20,778
Net Assets$127,556
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $85,946Expenses 2022: $53,099Net Income 2022: $32,8472022Revenue 2023: $126,058Expenses 2023: $92,048Net Income 2023: $34,0102023Revenue 2024: $200,728Expenses 2024: $146,511Net Income 2024: $54,2172024Revenue 2025: $205,508Expenses 2025: $210,613Net Income 2025: -$5,1052025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$205,508
Expenses$210,613
Net Income-$5,105
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$148,334
Liabilities
$20,778
Net assets
$127,556
Revenue
$205,508
Expenses
$210,613
Net income
-$5,105
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.21$1.28$2.06$2.11$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.15$1.29$2.01$1.47$0.54
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.25$0.77$1.26$0.92$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$0.86$0.53$0.33
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Dec 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$205,508
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bright Lights Theatre exists to train the next generation as masterful story-tellers in order to bring the light of Christ to a dark and broken industry. The primary exempt purpose of this 501(c)(3) organization is educational.

Bright lights theatre exists to train the next generation as masterful storytellers who share the light of christ. Our organization was founded in 2019 to provide accessible, high-quality, christ-honoring theatre education and training to dallas area youth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$133,202$141,629▲ $8,427
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,368$6,605▼ $4,763
Accounts Receivable$0$100▲ $100
Total Assets$144,570$148,334▲ $3,764
Other Assets Total$0--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,292$20,778▲ $5,486
Total Liabilities$15,292$20,778▲ $5,486
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$129,278$127,556▼ $1,722
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$129,278$127,556▼ $1,722
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$144,570$148,334▲ $3,764
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lauren HensarlingPresident and Exec DirectorFT$17,750$17,750
Megan KarrVice PresidentPT$9,875$9,875

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allison FlorczakDirector
Gina HamadaDirector
Jacob HensarlingDirector
Kent KirkmanDirector
Kevin TimmonsDirector
Rachel HamiltonDirector
Becca GodkinSecretary
Mary Kate FeasterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$53,983
Program Service Revenue
$146,905
Investment Income
$4,079
Other Revenue
$541
All Other Contributions
$53,983
Change in Net Assets
$-5,105
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$174,012
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$36,601
Total Fundraising Expense$13,574
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$55,791$0$0$55,791
Fees for Services Other$34,958$0$12,922$47,880
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,000$0$0$34,000
Other Expenses$13,845$0$0$13,845
Office Expenses$0$8,379$0$8,379
Advertising$8,075$0$0$8,075
Information Technology$2,616$2,616$0$5,232
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,890$0$4,890
Conferences and Meetings$3,709$0$652$4,361
Payroll Taxes$2,601$0$0$2,601
Insurance$0$480$0$480
Total Functional Expenses$180,250$16,789$13,574$210,613
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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, Line 9

“Lauren hensarling 9940 acklin dr dallas tx 75243”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Jacob hensarling 9940 acklin dr dallas tx 75243”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Megan karr 6071 village bend dr dallas tx 75206”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Becca godkin 7944 ambramshire dallas tx 75231”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Mary kate feaster 7066 arboreal dr dallas tx 75231”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Allison florczak 610 crested cove dr garland tx 75244”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Rachel hamilton 10106 crestover cir dallas tx 75229”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Kent kirkman 1001 lake carolyn pkwy 453 irving tx 75039”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Kevin timmons 5525 preston haven dr dallas tx 75230”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

“Gina hamada 4243 northview ln dallas tx 75229”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Lights Theatre
EIN
83-4295733
Phone
3185841313
Address
9940 ACKLIN DR, DALLAS, TX 75243

Signing Officer

Name
Lauren Hensarling
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3185841313
Signed
2025-12-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauren Hensarling
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

Preparer

Firm
Sheila Schroyer CPA Pc
Address
22811 Shadow Glen Dr, Peculiar, MO 64078
Preparer
Sheila Schroyer
Phone
9403123304
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The organization distributed the form 990 to all board members via email for feedback prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The organization disseminates info to board members requesting them to disclose any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other program expenses to support mission 86132. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Grant writer 12922. 0. 0. 12922.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Camp contractors 7600. 7600. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Class contractors 1758. 1758. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Production contractors 25600. 25600. 0. 0.”

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