GHOSTLIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC (EIN 384057017) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL MOW

Phone

2692525222

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GHOSTLIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $306K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $263K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

THE GHOSTLIGHT THEATRE IS A NEW THEATRE PERFORMANCE VENUE IN THE BENTON HARBOR ARTS DISTRICT THAT

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $172,371

Program Service Revenue $132,454

Investment Income $126

Other Revenue $1,344

TOTAL REVENUE $306,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $10,254

Program Expenses $213,089

Other Expenses $262,589

TOTAL EXPENSES $262,589

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$306,295	$195,283	+0.6%
Expenses	$262,589	$207,147	+0.3%
Net Income	$43,706	$-11,864	-4.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

120

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

$39,250

Total Directors

$39,250

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL BOND	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN WIELENGA	CO-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RONI BUCKLEY	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL SIZER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW HOESEL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG PETERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERNIE HUDSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDSON VOSBURG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH WINTERS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LATISHA BAKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE PICKELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL MOW	GENERAL MANAGER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$39,250	$0	$39,250

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	$306,295	$262,589	$498,998	$43,706
2023	$195,283	$207,147	$473,462	$-11,864
2022	$154,321	$207,742	$424,755	$-53,421
2021	$186,515	$137,009	$485,534	$49,506
2020	$98,911	$50,440	$448,279	$48,471
2019	$237,114	$109,309	$423,088	$127,805

GHOSTLIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC