LIGHT HOUSE STUDIO INC

EIN: 542033510 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Total Revenue
$787,362
Total Expenses
$896,471
Total Assets
$3,007,451
Net Assets
$2,999,458
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
DEANNA GOULD
Phone
4342936992
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIGHT HOUSE STUDIO INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $787K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $896K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Light House Studio equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through collaborative filmmaking. We seek to foster a community where Charlottesvilles young people flourish as students, storytellers, and citizens.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $652,678 Revenue: $272,102

Our filmmaking programs focus on storytelling, personal expression and fostering media literacy. Mirroring the explosion of youth media nationally, our workshops include Documentary, Animation...

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Our filmmaking programs focus on storytelling, personal expression and fostering media literacy. Mirroring the explosion of youth media nationally, our workshops include Documentary, Animation, Narrative, Experimental Film, Music Video and Visual Effects. We conduct on site and virtual Keep It Reel filmmaking workshops in partnership with Charlottesville High School, Abundant Life, Lugo McGinnes, Boys and Girls Club, ACE Academy, and Piedmont Family YMCA to name a few. In 2025, Light House taught 93 workshops to 1,514 students resulting in 400 completed films; partnered with 69 local nonprofits and schools; had 34 student films accepted to 21 different film festivals, with student films receiving 24 awards; and provided 66% of students with scholarships allowing them to attend at free or reduced cost. 96% of our students reported improved creativity; 96% improved their collaboration skills; and 94% improved storytelling and critical thinking skills. In addition, 6,594 people visited the Vinegar Hill Theatre across 89 events. The majority of the events were film screenings of independent documentary, narrative, and animated films, many created by our student filmmakers.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $453,105
Program Service Revenue $272,102
Investment Income $30,591
Other Revenue $31,564
TOTAL REVENUE $787,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $621,267
Fundraising Expenses $92,452
Program Expenses $652,678
Other Expenses $275,204
TOTAL EXPENSES $896,471

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $787,362 $772,605 +0.0%
Expenses $896,471 $846,979 +0.1%
Net Income $-109,109 $-74,374 +0.5%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
9
Volunteers
30

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
3
$90,150
Total Directors
11
$90,150
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RACHEL BROZENSKE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICARDO PREVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLBY HALL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANNA GOULD EXEC. DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer Director
$90,150 $0 $90,150
CASSIE GUY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYRONE COOPER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT WILKINSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WINSLOW CHAIR, DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE ASHTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SLAUGHTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2025 $787,362 $896,471 $3,007,451 $-109,109
2024 $772,605 $846,979 $3,116,095 $-74,374
2023 $1,111,740 $753,911 $3,204,791 $357,829
2022 $664,514 $657,130 $2,858,570 $7,384
2021 $654,730 $442,099 $2,848,982 $212,631
2020 $847,415 $496,916 $2,708,923 $350,499
2019 $612,619 $458,616 $1,904,087 $154,003
2018 $462,401 $405,005 $1,785,676 $57,396
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