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Who funds Backlight Productions
EIN 46-2420034 · Franklin, TN · NTEE O50
Backlight Productions of Franklin, TN (EIN 46-2420034) was named as a grant recipient by 8 funders in 23 grants paid totaling $136,130 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$136,130
23 grants paid
Funders
8
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$25,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc 62-1471789 | TN | A | 8 | $55,803 | 2024 |
| Dugas Family Foundation II Inc 46-1031688 | TN | B | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Tennessee Disability Coalition 62-1447320 | TN | AC | 2 | $18,400 | 2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc 58-1493949 | GA | A | 2 | $12,535 | 2024 |
| Summers Foundation 46-1316531 | TN | C | 2 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc 43-1958410 | TN | A | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| The Brave Heart Foundation Inc 27-0720856 | IN | B | 4 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883 | WA | B | 3 | $392 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 24 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Summers Foundation | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | C | $7,000 | paid | CONTRIBUTION | 202601699349100800 |
| 2024 | Dugas Family Foundation II Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $25,000 | paid | EXPANSION PROJECT | 202543219349102839 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | A | $15,000 | paid | 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. | 202533189349307498 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL GIVING | 202533189349307498 |
| 2024 | Tennessee Disability Coalition | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | C | $10,000 | paid | FACILITATE AND ASSIST SERVICES AND OUTREACH FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | 202520989349302107 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Backlight Productions Brenton, TN | A | $6,535 | paid | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | 202513109349303201 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | A | $5,000 | paid | FOR 2024 SUPPORT. | 202533189349307498 |
| 2024 | Summers Foundation | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | C | $3,000 | paid | CONTRIBUTION | 202542259349100914 |
| 2024 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | 202541359349102779 |
| 2023 | Dugas Family Foundation II Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $25,000 | approved, future | EXPANSION PROJECT | 202403209349104480 |
| 2023 | Middle Tennessee Electric Sharingchange Inc | Backlight Productions Brentwood, TN | A | $10,000 | paid | OPERATIONS | 202422189349300307 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL GIVING | 202433199349303953 |
| 2023 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | 202402789349100405 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $107 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $9,000 | paid | PRODUCE AN INCLUSIVE BROADWAY MUSICAL FEATURING ARTISTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN LEAD ROLES ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL AND YOUTH PERFORMERS. | 202342979349301889 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $6,000 | paid | CULTURE | 202333179349303063 |
| 2022 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | 202343189349101414 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $109 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | The Brave Heart Foundation Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | 202222139349100607 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $3,500 | paid | TO PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION AND INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 202123169349307827 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $3,253 | paid | ARTS/HUMANITIES | 202123169349307827 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | B | $176 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $50 | paid | ARTS/HUMANITIES | 202123169349307827 |
| 2018 | Tennessee Disability Coalition | Backlight Productions Franklin, TN | A | $8,400 | paid | 201911339349303846 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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