Community Action Of Northeast Indiana Inc

Organization Overview

Community Action Of Northeast Indiana Inc, operating under the name Brightpoint, is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Brightpoint employed 339 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brightpoint 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 10/2023, Brightpoint generated $32.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.6m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 8 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO REMOVE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY IN NORTHEAST INDIANA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CHILD EDUCATION -CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAMS.THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED, EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM, CREATED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. HOME VISITORS COME INTO THE HOME WEEKLY TO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES AND WORK WITH PARENT AND CHILD ON ACTIVITIES BASED ON THEIR CHILD'S AGE AND FAMILY NEEDS.THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES PRESCHOOL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD. PRESCHOOL CHILDREN RECEIVE EDUCATION, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, DENTAL, VISION, AND HEARING SERVICES.IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 7933 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED WITH THESE PROGRAMS.


WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY -THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HOMES OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE INSULATING ATTICS, WALLS AND MOBILE HOME BELLIES, AS WELL AS, REPAIRING POORLY INSTALLED HEATING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT OR LEAKING DUCTS, AND SOME FURNACES. THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOTH HEATING AND SUMMER COOLING ASSISTANCE. THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PAYS A PORTION OF A CLIENT'S WINTER HEATING BILLS. SUMMER COOLING ALSO PROVIDES AIR CONDITIONERS OR UTILITY BILL CREDITS IN SUMMER MONTHS, DEPENDING ON A FAMILY'S SITUATION. THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ASSISTS A CLIENT WITH A ONE-TIME BENEFIT THAT IS APPLIED TO THEIR WINTER HEATING BILLS. SUMMER ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON WHETHER THERE ARE FUNDS LEFT FROM THE HEATING SEASON. PROGRAM YEAR 2021 ONLY ALLOWED FOR SUMMER CRISIS BENEFITS TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION (ELDERLY, DISABLED, HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 AND VETERANS). CLIENTS MUST BE IN DISCONNECT OR DISCONNECTED ALREADY ON THEIR ELECTRIC BILL. IT IS A ONE TIME $200 BENEFIT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 16,468 FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY THESE PROGRAMS.


SELF-SUFFICIENCY - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO AID CLIENTS IN ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH TRANSPORTATION, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, ENROLLMENT IN HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS, JOB TRAINING FOR YOUTH, AND OTHER SUPPORT.IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 18039 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED WITH THESE PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathy Heuer
Chairperson
$0
Kim Carpenter
Vice-Chairperson
$0
Sue Ehinger
Secretary
$0
Susan Berghoff
Treasurer
$0
Laqueisha Brown
Board Member
$0
Justin Busch
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Classic Cafe
Food Service
$879,234
Ronald Dierkes
Maintenance
$488,602
Doc Dancer Inc
Weatherization Contractor
$437,675
Momper Insulation
Weatherization Contractor
$397,390
Allied Mechanical
Maintenance
$354,969
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$145,598
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$23,333
Related organizations$0
Government grants $29,644,759
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,022,615
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,106
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$31,836,305
Total Program Service Revenue$683,812
Investment income $134,531
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,387
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $32,650,261

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Action Of Northeast Indiana Inc has awarded $199,867 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CANI'S CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATIONS

$122,352

BRIDGES COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES.

$77,515
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