Brightways Learning

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Lutey
Executive Dir.
$82,692
Rhonda Knudsen
Secretary/treas
$0
Kim Tucker
President
$0
Scott Macmanus
Director
$0
Lynda Leal Prince
Director
$0
K Timothy Cline
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Brightways Learning has recieved totaling $75,112.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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