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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0185359

THE LIGHT FACTORY

Also known as SANDRA KAY TUTTLE

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Financials

$295K$275K2023$110K$130K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LIGHT FACTORY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$109,656$130,427-$20,771$117,033$3,463$113,570
June 30, 2024990$294,949$274,680$20,269$141,338$6,997$134,341
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$87,827
Program service revenue
$12,078
Other revenue
$9,751

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$58,369
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$26,533
Occupancy
$9,617
Printing, publications and postage
$329
Other expenses
$35,579
Program services (functional)
$116,529

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$141,338
Total assets, end of year
$117,033
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,463
Net assets, end of year
$113,570
Cash, savings and investments
$101,799
Gross receipts
$109,656

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA ROODBOARD CHAIR0$0
JON STRAYHORNBOARD MEMBER0$0
KAY TUTTLEEXECUTIVE DI0$0
ROGER SAROWPAST CHAIR0$0
BRYAN ADAMSBOARD MEMBER0$0
WILL JENKINSSECRETARY0$0
CARLA LOPEZBOARD MEMBER0$0
MEGAN GONZALEZBOARD MEMBER0$0
DAN GELLESBOARD MEMBER0$0
TITUS HEAGINSEXEC DIRECTO0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAY TUTTLEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$46,442
BRYAN ADAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN GELLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGAN GONZALEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILL JENKINSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
CARLA LOPEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MELISSA ROODBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ROGER SAROWPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
JON STRAYHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TITUS HEAGINSEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
700 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-2222
Signed the 990-EZ
TITUS HEAGINS, EXEC DIRECTOR
Phone
(704) 333-9755
Return prepared by
DAVIES GOLDSTEIN & ASSOCIATES CPA'S

Mission

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION AND EXHIBITIONS.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTING PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM AS FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA THROUGH EDUCATION CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER CAMPS.
    Expenses $116,529

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for THE LIGHT FACTORY

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
51-0185359
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$117,033
Income (IRS master file)
$109,656

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$109,656$130,427$117,033IRS
990June 2024$294,949$274,680$141,338XML
990June 2023$216,448$237,460$118,128IRS
990June 2022$200,379$249,886$147,353IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0185359).

Questions about THE LIGHT FACTORY

What is the EIN of THE LIGHT FACTORY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LIGHT FACTORY is 51-0185359.
Is THE LIGHT FACTORY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to THE LIGHT FACTORY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LIGHT FACTORY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE LIGHT FACTORY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE LIGHT FACTORY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LIGHT FACTORY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE LIGHT FACTORY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $109,656, expenses of $130,427 and total assets of $117,033 at year end.

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