Brightways Learning is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Brightways Learning employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brightways Learning 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 09/2021, Brightways Learning generated $938.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $946.9k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 6 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
PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND PARENTS TO IMPROVE LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, BRIGHTWAYS LEARNING CONTINUED THE ORGANIZATION'S MOMENTUM AND FOCUS OF ITS GOAL TO FILL GAPS IN EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF K-12 STUDENTS AND THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THEM THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS. BRIGHTWAYS LEARNING SPECIALIZES IN RURAL AND REMOTE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND COMMUNITIES, BECAUSE EVERY CHILD, NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE, DESERVES A GREAT EDUCATION AND A BRIGHT FUTURE.BRIGHTWAYS LEARNING VIGOROUSLY ENGAGED OUR TEAM, STARTING IN SPRING 2020 AFTER COVID-19 CREATED THE NEED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING AND ISOLATION, TO RE-VAMP OUR SERVICES DELIVERY TO BEST MEET THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND RESILIENCY NEEDS OF STUDENTS, AND THE FAMILIES AND THE SCHOOLS THAT SERVE THEM. BRIGHTWAYS DEVELOPED ROBUST AND ENGAGING VIRTUAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND CONNECTION TO AND WITH OUR CLIENT STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. WE ALSO SAW A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN REQUESTS FOR DISTANCE-BASED SCHOOLING SUPPORT THROUGH OUR BRIGHTWAYS GLOBAL ACADEMY SERVICES. WE WERE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO INCREASE OUR CHARITABLE OFFERINGS TO PROVIDE MANY RESOURCES AT NO COST TO FAMILIES, STUDENTS, AND SCHOOLS. MANY OF THESE RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://WWW.BRIGHTWAYSLEARNING.ORG/COVID19RESOURCES.THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO RECEIVE EXCELLENT REVIEWS FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER CLIENTS FOR ITS COMPETENCY, PERSONALIZED CARING AND ATTENTION, AND COLLABORATIVE ABILITIES. AS ONE SUPERINTENDENT AT A RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RECENTLY SAID, "THE STAFF MEMBERS AT BRIGHTWAYS LEARNING HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS. WHEN WE HAVE AN IDEA THAT WE WANT TO DEVELOP OR WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE IN OUR SYSTEM THAT BETTER SUITS OUR NEEDS, THEY SPEND THE TIME WITH US TO MAKE SURE THEY FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT WE WANT AND THEN FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN."A PRIMARY BRIGHTWAYS MISSION IS TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS BY INCREASING THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF THEIR CONNECTIONS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. STRONG ADULT RELATIONSHIPS ARE PROVEN TOOLS TO DECREASE A STUDENT'S LIFE-LONG RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDHOOD POVERTY AND TRAUMA. THESE TOOLS ARE PARTICULARLY CRITICAL FOR STUDENTS FACING OUR GREATEST CURRENT CHALLENGE, COVID-19. THROUGH OUR UNIQUE, PROVEN WEB OF SUPPORT FRAMEWORK AND SUPPORTING SERVICES, WE HELP IMPROVE IMMEDIATE AND LIFELONG RESILIENCE, WELLBEING, AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL THROUGH BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND GROWING PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS.BRIGHTWAYS LEARNING CONTINUES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO ARE SCHOOLING THEIR CHILDREN VIA DISTANCE LEARNING AND HOMESCHOOLING THROUGH THE COGNIA-ACCREDITED BRIGHTWAYS GLOBAL ACADEMY. ENROLLMENT IN THIS ACADEMY INCREASED IN THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, WITH MOST STUDENTS LIVING OVERSEAS AND BEING SCHOOLED AT HOME BY THEIR PARENTS, WHO ARE STATIONED ABROAD THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Lutey Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $82,692 |
Rhonda Knudsen Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Tucker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Macmanus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
K Timothy Cline Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynda Leal Prince Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $119,752 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,641 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $192,393 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $745,651 |
Investment income | $97 |
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 | $938,141 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $107,522 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,311 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $458,069 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,109 |
Other employee benefits | $23,827 |
Payroll taxes | $47,892 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,783 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,230 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,389 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,824 |
Office expenses | $19,917 |
Information technology | $19,155 |
Royalties | $47,822 |
Occupancy | $20,352 |
Travel | $44,553 |
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 | $6,583 |
Insurance | $2,018 |
All other expenses | $130 |
Total functional expenses | $946,904 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,296 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $803,140 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $493,276 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,498 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $214,745 |
Total assets | $1,533,955 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,532 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $102,801 |
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 | $214,745 |
Total liabilities | $364,078 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,169,877 |
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 | $1,533,955 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Brightways Learning has recieved totaling $75,112.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Dennis R Washington Foundation Inc Missoula, MT PURPOSE: WESTERN MONTANA RESILIENCY PROJECT | $41,925 |
Earth Force Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: RISE Challenge subaward | $33,061 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $126 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wyoming Education Association Cheyenne, WY | $4,135,200 | $3,473,602 |
Western Organization Of Resource Councils Billings, MT | $1,121,713 | $2,636,189 |
North Dakota Council Of Educational Leaders Bismarck, ND | $1,886,552 | $1,567,155 |
The Hospital Cooperative Inc Pocatello, ID | $1,083,711 | $1,305,504 |
Associated Schools Of Construction Cheyenne, WY | $1,730,324 | $1,111,193 |
Brightways Learning Missoula, MT | $1,533,955 | $938,141 |
Idaho Association Of School Adminstrators Inc Boise, ID | $1,557,849 | $1,132,910 |
The College Music Society Missoula, MT | $419,759 | $837,591 |
Walleyes Unlimited Of Montana Billings, MT | $913,989 | $517,688 |
American Veterinary Dental College Meridian, ID | $784,527 | $507,033 |
Tri College University Fargo, ND | $768,416 | $327,017 |
Appa-Association Of Higher Education Facilities Officers Brookings, SD | $508,289 | $230,696 |