Brighter Choice Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $941.3k
- Revenue
- $100.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Glenmont, NY
- Founding
- 12/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 14-1825626
Organization Overview
Brighter Choice Foundation Inc, operating under the name Albany Charter School Network, is located in Glenmont, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Albany Charter School Network 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 12/2021, Albany Charter School Network generated $100.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (39.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (35.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) THAT SEEKS TO TRANSFORM AND IMPROVE THE K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION LANDSCAPE IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NEW AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT EXPAND OR STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR HISTORICALLY UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION, THE BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANTS THAT SUPPORT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO GROW AND IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS THAT SUPPORT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO GROW AND IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katie Owens Managing Director | Officer | 5 | $15,000 |
Brian Backstrom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Strianese Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Carl Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Muscatiello Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Garber Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $100,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $87,775 |
| 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. | $15,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $97,250 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,165 |
| Information technology | $1,698 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,088 |
| 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 | $13,234 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $230,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $866,277 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,018 |
| 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 | $15,984 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $941,279 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,400 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $34,400 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $906,879 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $941,279 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Brighter Choice Foundation Inc has awarded $87,775 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Albany, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55,000 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $32,775 |
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