Public Charity

BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS

BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in FRANKLIN, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $340K, expenses of $356K, total assets of $115K. Imperigo tracks 18 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $111K.

EIN: 462420034 FRANKLIN, TN Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$340K
Total Expenses$356K
Total Assets$115K
Grant Records18
Funding Total$111K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

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

Sample Grants Received

2024
BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS IS AN ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT CREATES PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL, INTEGRATED PRODUCTIONS FEATURING BACKLIGHT STUDENTS ALONGSIDE YOUTH PERFORMERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
$15,000
2024
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
$6,535
$5,000

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Officers & Directors

BOARD MEMBER Colin Smith
BOARD MEMBER Dr Iris Johnson-Arnold
FISCAL OFFICER Jake Speck
BOARD CHAIR Jeff Atwood
BOARD MEMBER Jill Mcneese
BOARD MEMBER Jonah Turner

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Top Grant Purposes

GENERAL GIVING
$20,000 2 grants
BACKLIGHT PRODUCTIONS IS AN ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT CREATES PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL, INTEGRATED PRODUCTIONS FEATURING BACKLIGHT STUDENTS ALONGSIDE YOUTH PERFORMERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
$15,000 1 grant
CULTURE
$12,000 2 grants
OPERATIONS
$10,000 1 grant
PRODUCE AN INCLUSIVE BROADWAY MUSICAL FEATURING ARTISTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN LEAD ROLES ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL AND YOUTH PERFORMERS.
$9,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $340K $356K $115K
2024 $349K $311K $130K
2023 $234K $183K $92K
2022 $149K $150K $41K
2021 $70K $71K $42K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $70K to $340K (+386%), with total assets most recently reported at $115K.

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