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Ghostlight Etc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 88-0989643

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Aug 28, 2025

923 Curtiss StreetDowners Grove, IL 60515

(708) 261-0292

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

10th percentile

-49%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-60%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-47%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$6,666

Down $10,042 (-60%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$6,666

Down $10,042 (-60%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$20,409

Down $17,767 (-47%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$30,451

Up $8,983 (+42%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$10,042

Down $26,750 (-160%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $16,708Net Assets 2023: $16,7082023Assets 2024: $6,666Net Assets 2024: $6,6662024

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2024

Assets$6,666
Liabilities-
Net Assets$6,666

Operations Trend

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2023: $38,176Expenses 2023: $21,468Net Income 2023: $16,7082023Revenue 2024: $20,409Expenses 2024: $30,451Net Income 2024: -$10,0422024

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2024

Revenue$20,409
Expenses$30,451
Net Income-$10,042
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$20,409
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ghostlight etc's mission sector plans on allowing scholarships and vocation-centered programming, we hope to allow students to gain experience and skill sets that they may not have had access to otherwise. The arts are for everyone, and by operating our nonprofit in a way that is aligned in our mission, we can provide artistic enrichment to members of our community from whom it may be missing. The talent, stories, and voices in our community speak greater volumes than any one theatrical production. The art form of theatre offers a wealth of experiences that allow us to grow in our musicality, creativity, and discipline; among many other things. Over the span of our student's theatrical training, we hope that they can find a greater sense of self confidence and leadership. Our activity is meant to grant opportunities to youth in our community to be able to explore their voices, tell their stories, and foster their talents.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING STUDENTS IN THE AREA WITH ACCESS TO THEATRICAL PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION THAT DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO PAY THE TUITION TO ENROLL.-$28,836
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CAROLINA MENAPACEPresident-$0--
WILLIAM HUNTER EVANSTreasurer-$0--
MICHAELE DOHERTYDirector-$0--
ALEX BAHAVEOLOSSecretary-$0--
COLLEEN GIBBONSVice Preside-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ghostlight Etc
EIN
88-0989643
Phone
7082610292
Address
923 CURTISS STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Signing Officer

Name
Carolina Menapace
Title
President
Phone
7082610292
Signed
2025-08-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Labuda & Lemerman LLC
Address
925 CURTISS ST, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Preparer
Jeffrey K Lemerman
Phone
6308101250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising/marketing 735 licensing and scripts 22 supplies and materials 7,404 costuming and props 3,125 accessibility 672 printing and mailing 1,089 office expense 311 student labor 9,600 bank charges 215 total 23,173

Form 990-ez, Part III

Ghostlight etc's mission sector plans on allowing scholarships and vocation-centered programming, we hope to allow students to gain experience and skill sets that they may not have had access to otherwise. The arts are for everyone, and by operating our nonprofit in a way that is aligned in our mission, we can provide artistic enrichment to members of our community from whom it may be missing. The talent, stories, and voices in our community speak greater volumes than any one theatrical production. The art form of theatre offers a wealth of experiences that allow us to grow in our musicality, creativity, and discipline; among many other things. Over the span of our student's theatrical training, we hope that they can find a greater sense of self confidence and leadership. Our activity is meant to grant opportunities to youth in our community to be able to explore their voices, tell their stories, and foster their talents.

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