Bright Futures

Organization Overview

Bright Futures is located in Telluride, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Bright Futures employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bright Futures 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 06/2022, Bright Futures generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Bright Futures has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $1,402,939. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BRIGHT FUTURES PROVIDES RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. BRIGHT FUTURES WORKS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND AVAILABILITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION IN SAN MIGUEL, OURAY, MONTROSE, DELTA, AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BRIGHT FUTURES SUPPORTS CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING FREE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COACHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OVER 26 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS WERE OFFERED. BRIGHT FUTURES OVERSEES A COACHING, TRAINING AND MENTORING INITIATIVE TO ASSIST EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS IN EMBEDDING EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. THEY FOCUS ON TEACHING CHILDREN LIFELONG SKILLS LIKE HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS, PROBLEM SOLVING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND HOW TO IDENTIFY WITH THEIR EMOTIONS AND THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, 4,765 CHILDREN WERE SERVED ALONG WITH 365 EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS. BRIGHT FUTURES HOSTED PARENTING WORKSHOPS WITH OVER 162 ATTENDEES. BRIGHT FUTURES IMPLEMENTED A TEEN SUPPORT PROGRAM TO COMBAT SOCIAL ISOLATION AND THE CHALLENGES THAT HAVE COME FROM NOT HAVING ACCESS TO IN-PERSON SCHOOL. THERE WERE 20 TEEN FOCUSED ACTIVITIES PROVIDED AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED. BRIGHT FUTURES' ROLL IN SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MAGNIFIED DUE TO COVID-19. BRIGHT FUTURES PROVIDED PPE, CLEANING SUPPLIES, CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES AND TRAININGS ON BEST PRACTICES ADHERING TO PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES. BRIGHT FUTURES SUPPORTED FAMILIES BE DELIVERING ESSENTIALS LIKE DIAPERS, FOOD AND WIPES. BRIGHT FUTURES ASSISTED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SERVED AS A REFERRAL SOURCE TO AND FOR OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathleen Merritt
Executive Director
$106,003
Susan Altman
Board Chair
$0
Mark Betts
Board Vice-Chair
$0
Matthew Bayma
Board Treasurer
$0
Alison Wright
Board Secretary
$0
Gloria Chavira
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,449,111
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$487,203
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,936,314
Total Program Service Revenue$1,833
Investment income $8
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 $1,938,155

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Bright Futures has awarded $445,681 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PRIMETIME EARLY LEARNING CENTER

PURPOSE: SEE COMMENT ABOVE.

$90,585

MOUNTAIN MUNCHKINS

PURPOSE: SEE COMMENT ABOVE.

$84,121

RAINBOW PRESCHOOL

PURPOSE: SEE COMMENT ABOVE.

$60,873

MOUNTAIN SPROUTS

PURPOSE: SEE COMMENT ABOVE.

$60,309

TELLURIDE PRESCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: SEE COMMENT ABOVE.

$54,560

ELAINE'S PLACE TELLURIDE LLC

PURPOSE: FUNDS USED TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT , FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FOR CHILDCARE, AS WELL AS CAPACITY BUILDING AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS.

$53,748
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Bright Futures has recieved totaling $739,334.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Telluride Foundation

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$244,934
The Colorado Health Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS

$220,000
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: $41,250 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS BUILDING, $3,750 FOR WORKFORCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND $35,000 FOR PAT

$80,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: PYRAMID COACHING PROJECT

$50,000
Daniels Fund

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

$50,000
Caring For Colorado Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROMOTING HEALTHY CH

$50,000
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