BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE INC

EIN: 271016240 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NAPERVILLE, IL

Total Revenue
$368,616
Total Expenses
$272,758
Total Assets
$258,482
Net Assets
$258,482
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MEG BIRCH
Phone
6306775858
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $369K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $96K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENLIGHTEN, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF COMEDIES AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $129,594
Program Service Revenue $224,202
Investment Income $8,385
Other Revenue $6,435
TOTAL REVENUE $368,616

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $40,153
Fundraising Expenses $6,231
Program Expenses $146,448
Other Expenses $232,605
TOTAL EXPENSES $272,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $368,616 $249,762 +0.5%
Expenses $272,758 $290,229 -0.1%
Net Income $95,858 $-40,467 -3.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$37,400
Total Directors
10
$37,400
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE ANN KORNAK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETA 30.00
Officer Director
$17,100 $0 $17,100
JEFFREY CASS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$20,300 $0 $20,300
MEG BIRCH PRESIDENT 0.15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE GREENBERG TREASURER 0.15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIN PENAVIC BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL SANTUCCI BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LOHR BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH ANNE REHFELDT BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY BERG BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE KOSIAREK BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $368,616 $272,758 $258,482 $95,858
2023 $249,762 $290,229 $162,624 $-40,467
2022 $271,162 $213,303 $202,401 $57,859
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