Backlight Productions
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$127K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Backlight Productions?
Backlight Productions is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($56K), Dugas Family Foundation II Inc ($25K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($13K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $127K in grants to Backlight Productions between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $55,803 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Dugas Family Foundation II Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $12,535 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Summers Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Tennessee Disability Coalition | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $76K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
What grants has Backlight Productions received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Summers Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Dugas Family Foundation II Inc | EXPANSION PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | 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 | Tennessee Disability Coalition | FACILITATE AND ASSIST SERVICES AND OUTREACH FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | GENERAL GIVING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $6,535 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR 2024 SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Summers Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | GENERAL GIVING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | PRODUCE AN INCLUSIVE BROADWAY MUSICAL FEATURING ARTISTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN LEAD ROLES ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL AND YOUTH PERFORMERS. | $9,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | TO PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION AND INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | $3,500 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | ARTS/HUMANITIES | $3,253 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | ARTS/HUMANITIES | $50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Backlight Productions?
Backlight Productions is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc ($56K), Dugas Family Foundation II Inc ($25K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($13K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $127K in grants to Backlight Productions between 2020–2025.
Who is Backlight Productions's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc is the largest recorded funder of Backlight Productions, with $56K across 8 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Backlight Productions received?
IRS 990 filings record $127K in grants to Backlight Productions across 19 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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