Civic Intelligence

Iron Light Labs

EIN 86-1206324 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Iron light labs runs a creative incubator that develops netflix-quality films to persuade audiences and impact culture, experiments with humor to cut through the attention economy, and brings nontraditional partners together to create a community of well-trained advocates for a free society.

300 S Riverside Plaza 1625Chicago, IL 60606

www.ironlightlabs.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.71x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

66th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

310%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-60%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$159,248

Up $120,429 (+310%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$113,110

Down $12,448 (-9.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$46,138

Up $132,877 (+153%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Down

$700,622

Down $1,044,431 (-60%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$603,433

Down $1,247,587 (-67%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$97,189

Up $203,156 (+192%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2021: $172,661Liabilities 2021: $170,557Net Assets 2021: $2,1042021Assets 2022: $312,242Liabilities 2022: $293,014Net Assets 2022: $19,2282022Assets 2023: $38,819Liabilities 2023: $125,558Net Assets 2023: -$86,7392023Assets 2024: $159,248Liabilities 2024: $113,110Net Assets 2024: $46,1382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$159,248
Liabilities$113,110
Net Assets$46,138
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $916,061Expenses 2021: $913,957Net Income 2021: $2,1042021Revenue 2022: $1,385,039Expenses 2022: $1,367,915Net Income 2022: $17,1242022Revenue 2023: $1,745,053Expenses 2023: $1,851,020Net Income 2023: -$105,9672023Revenue 2024: $700,622Expenses 2024: $603,433Net Income 2024: $97,1892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$700,622
Expenses$603,433
Net Income$97,189
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$159,248
Liabilities
$113,110
Net assets
$46,138
Revenue
$700,622
Expenses
$603,433
Net income
$97,189
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.11$0.05$0.70$0.60$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.13$0.09$1.75$1.85$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.29$0.02$1.39$1.37$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.17$0.00$0.92$0.91$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$700,622
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Iron light labs runs a creative incubator that develops netflix-quality films to persuade audiences and impact culture, experiments with humor to cut through the attention economy, and brings nontraditional partners together to create a community of well-trained advocates for a free society.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,199$141,382▲ $136,183
Accounts Receivable-$13,610-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,120$3,996▼ $12,124
Pledges and Grants Receivable$17,500$260▼ $17,240
Total Assets$38,819$159,248▲ $120,429
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$125,558$113,110▼ $12,448
Total Liabilities$125,558$113,110▼ $12,448
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$29,468$64,114▲ $34,646
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-116,207$-17,976▲ $98,231
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-86,739$46,138▲ $132,877
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$38,819$159,248▲ $120,429
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric TubbsChairman
John TillmanDirector
Kent EmmonsDirector
Mark MillerDirector
Sara AlbrechtDirector
Scott BarbieDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$554,065
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$146,557
All Other Contributions
$554,065
Change in Net Assets
$97,189

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$700,622
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$700,622
Total Revenue per Form 990
$700,622
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$531,296
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$72,137
Total Fundraising Expense$13,157
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$416,316--$416,316
Fees for Services Other$48,410$15,130$12,000$75,540
Other Salaries and Wages$62,129--$62,129
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,600-$18,600
Payroll Taxes$5,498$1,984-$7,482
Information Technology$6,034$896-$6,930
Insurance-$5,341-$5,341
Other Expenses$677$2,597$249$3,523
Travel$2,282$809-$3,091
Other Employee Benefits$2,364$162-$2,526
Office Expenses-$408$908$1,316
Fees for Services Legal-$639-$639
Total Functional Expenses$543,710$46,566$13,157$603,433

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$603,433
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$603,433
Total Expenses per Form 990$603,433
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organzation for review.”

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

“The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy once a year with the board of directors and employees and inquires of any material changes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of ceo is determined by an examination of comparable data for other ceo's in the industry countrywide and in the chicagoland area. The information from that research is shared with the board of directors who then approve compensation for the ceo. Note that an independent consultant is not utilized in the process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, policies, and financial statements will be available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Iron Light Labs
EIN
86-1206324
Phone
3129801197
Address
300 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA 1625, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Eric Tubbs
Title
Chairman
Phone
3129801197
Signed
2025-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Eric Tubbs
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Weiss & Company Llp
Address
2700 PATRIOT BOULEVARD - SUITE 400, GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Preparer
Jeremy Morgan
Phone
8474418800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting services: program service expenses 8,650. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,650. Fees and services: program service expenses 39,760. Management and general expenses 15,130. Fundraising expenses 12,000. Total expenses 66,890.”

Part IX, Line 7

“Salaries and wages are paid through bearing tree, incorporated, fein 83-2543436”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANZATION FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ONCE A YEAR WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES AND INQUIRES OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF CEO IS DETERMINED BY AN EXAMINATION OF COMPARABLE DATA FOR OTHER CEO'S IN THE INDUSTRY COUNTRYWIDE AND IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. THE INFORMATION FROM THAT RESEARCH IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. NOTE THAT AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS NOT UTILIZED IN THE PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,650. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,650. FEES AND SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 39,760. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,130. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 66,890.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5SALARIES AND WAGES ARE PAID THROUGH BEARING TREE, INCORPORATED, FEIN 83-2543436
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
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