BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS (EIN 462420034) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Phone

6156931234

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $340K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO GAIN EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AND PERFORM SIGNIFICANT ROLES BEFORE LIVE AUDIENCES.

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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 $160,165

Program Service Revenue $179,780

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $339,945

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $162,791

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $280,738

Other Expenses $192,751

TOTAL EXPENSES $355,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$339,945	$348,625	0.0%
Expenses	$355,542	$310,556	+0.1%
Net Income	$-15,597	$38,069	-1.4%

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

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JILL MCNEESE	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT WINTER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYLOR EPPS	VICE-CHAIR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA BAXTER	SECRETARY	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLIN SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR IRIS JOHNSON-ARNOLD	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON JOHNSTONE	STUDENT REPRESENATIVE NON-VOTING	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE SPECK	FISCAL OFFICER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONAH TURNER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF ATWOOD	BOARD CHAIR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA SMITH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$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
2025	$339,945	$355,542	$114,642	$-15,597
2024	$348,625	$310,556	$130,239	$38,069
2023	$234,103	$182,579	$92,075	$51,524

BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS