Brilliant Lecture Series Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brilliant Lecture Series Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Brilliant Lecture Series Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE & INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESENTED A CONVERSATION IN MUSIC WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH & VANESSA WILLIAMS. PRESENTED MICHELANGELO'S SISTINE CHAPEL - THE EXHIBITION, PLANNING & DEVELOPING UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS WITH CELINE DION, JOHN LEGEND, VANESSA REDGRAVE, PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON, & ART EXHIBITION. CONTINUED EXPANSION TO LONDON, TORONTO, & ATLANTA. IN DISCUSSIONS TO INTRODUCE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE & PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HOUSTON METROPOLITAN AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alan Ratliff Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lewis Scott Brogan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
John Wren Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Cooper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wade Wilson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Brogan Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,346,410 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,346,410 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $180,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,490 |
Advertising and promotion | $388,200 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $279 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,339,330 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,900 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $24,900 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $25,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $241,422 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $266,422 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$241,522 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brilliant Lecture Series Inc has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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