Civic Intelligence

Bright Lights Theatre

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-4295733

Aug 01, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 14, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
9940 Acklin DrDallas, TX 75243

(318) 584-1313

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.08x

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

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

Net Margin

80th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$14,000

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

41%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

59%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$144,570

Up $42,335 (+41%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$129,278

Up $52,089 (+67%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$15,292

Down $9,754 (-39%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$200,728

Up $74,670 (+59%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$146,511

Up $54,463 (+59%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$54,217

Up $20,207 (+59%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$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

2024

Assets$144,570
Liabilities$15,292
Net Assets$129,278
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2024

Revenue$200,728
Expenses$146,511
Net Income$54,217
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$202,382
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$96,883$133,202▲ $36,319
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,424$11,368▲ $9,944
Total Assets$98,307$144,570▲ $46,263
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,246$15,292▼ $7,954
Total Liabilities$23,246$15,292▼ $7,954
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$75,061$129,278▲ $54,217
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$75,061$129,278▲ $54,217
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$98,307$144,570▲ $46,263
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lauren HensarlingPresident and Exec DirectorFT$14,000$14,000
Megan KarrVice PresidentPT$8,000$8,000

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$48,383
Program Service Revenue
$151,434
Investment Income
$661
Other Revenue
$250
All Other Contributions
$48,383
Change in Net Assets
$54,217
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$122,927
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$23,584
Total Fundraising Expense$4,011
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$32,048$4,421$0$36,469
Fees for Services Other$20,005$0$4,011$24,016
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$22,000$0$0$22,000
Other Expenses$6,641$0$0$6,641
Office Expenses$0$6,555$0$6,555
Information Technology$2,988$2,982$0$5,970
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,250$0$4,250
Payroll Taxes$1,584$0$0$1,584
Insurance$0$473$0$473
Conferences and Meetings$0$424$0$424
Total Functional Expenses$123,120$19,380$4,011$146,511
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

“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

“Jacob hensarling 9940 acklin dr dalas tx 75243”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9

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

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
2024-10-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauren Hensarling
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
60

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 2

“Lauren hensarling and jacob hensarling are married.”

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 65985. 0. 12996.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Grant writer 4011. 0. 0. 4011.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Camp contractors 9280. 9280. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Production contractors 9250. 9250. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Class instructors 1475. 1475. 0. 0.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$144,570
Liabilities
$15,292
Net assets
$129,278
Revenue
$200,728
Expenses
$146,511
Net income
$54,217
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