EIN 47-0708499

Bright Lights

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Bright Lights is a nonprofit organization that takes learning beyond the classroom by providing youth with unique, motivating, hands-on learning opportunities. Education of young people.
Total revenues
$389,191
2023
Total expenses
$405,963
2023
Total assets
$1,022,170
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Bright Lights

Summer enrichment classes were offered to students from kindergarten to eighth grades during the summer.

Who funds Bright Lights

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lincoln Community FoundationScholarships$16,152
Dillon Foundation Dillon FoundationProgram$15,000
Dolezal Family FoundationGeneral Charitable Purpose$10,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Bright Lights

NameTitleCompensation
Renee FordExecutive Director$71,089
Lori PaulsenPast Executive Director - F$78,575
Heather HowardPresident / Board$0
Betsy TonnigesPast President / Past President / President / Secretary / Board$0
Jennifer Morand-AckermanSecretary / Past President / President / Board$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Bright Lights

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$127,125
Program services$264,905
Investment income and dividends$17,464
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-20,303
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$389,191

Form 990s for Bright Lights

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-03-08990View PDF
2021-082022-01-18990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
2019-082020-11-06990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Dillon Foundation Dillon Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $16,152 from Lincoln Community Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $12,670 from Lincoln Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5561 S 48th St Ste 220
Lincoln, NE 68516
Metro area
Lincoln, NE
County
Lancaster County, NE
Website URL
brightlights.org/ 
Phone
(402) 420-1115
IRS details
EIN
47-0708499
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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