Brightline Defense Project

Organization Overview

Brightline Defense Project is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Brightline Defense Project employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brightline Defense Project 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 12/2023, Brightline Defense Project generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 32.5% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BRIGHTLINE IS A POLICY ADVOCACY NON-PROFIT THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN OTHERWISE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LOCAL HIRING - BRIGHTLINE ADVISES THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AS WELL AS VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND THE LANDMARK SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL HIRING POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION. UTILIZING VARIOUS POLICY AND LEGAL TOOLS, BRIGHTLINE CONNECTS LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND BEYOND.


ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ADVOCACY - BRIGHTLINE ADVOCATES FOR SOLAR PANELS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND OTHER CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATIVES TO DIRTY POWER PLANTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRADITIONALLY SITED IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THROUGH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM DESIGN, BRIGHTLINE ADVANCES ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INTERESTS AND DEVELOPS CLEAN TECHNOLOGY MARKETS IN THE BAY AREA AND CALIFORNIA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Edward Ahn
Executive Director
$153,204
Nangkeo Duarte
Treasurer
$0
Guillermo Rodriguez
Board Chair
$0
Solomon So
Secretary
$0
Maurilio Leon
Board Member
$0
Nick Hardeman
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Community Youth Center
Job Training & Air Quality Cns
$123,205
Rally
Communication And Ads Design
$255,774
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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$1,455,744
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,455,744
Total Program Service Revenue$537,114
Investment income $1,357
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 $1,994,215

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