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Bright Lights Theatre
EIN 834295733 · TX · NTEE A65 · revenue $205,508 · FY 2025-07-31
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32nd percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 208 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for TX cost of living and inflation.
LAUREN HENSARLING · reported title "PRESIDENT AND EXEC DIR".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 208 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (A65), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to TX cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandylyon Drama | WA | $205,579 | $29,374 | 990 → |
| Black Repertory Theatre Of Kansas City | MO | $204,948 | $55,880 | 990 → |
| St John Community Theatre | LA | $204,923 | $16,325 | 990 → |
| St Marys Childrens Theatre Inc | GA | $204,728 | $9,888 | 990 → |
| Saltworks Theatre Company | PA | $206,405 | $73,420 | 990 → |
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