Brighter Children Inc is located in Huntington, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brighter Children Inc 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 06/2023, Brighter Children Inc generated $400.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $494.1k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BRIGHTER CHILDREN IDENTIFIES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN SOME OF THE MOST IMPROVISHED COMMUNITIES IN THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BRIGHTER CHILDREN (BC) FINDS AND FUNDS SCHOOLS IN THE MOST IMPROVERISHED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO PROVIDE QUALITY PRIMARY EDUCATION TO VULNERABLE, DESERVING CHILDREN.BC SPONSORED 559 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, DELIVERED 735K EDUCATIONAL HOURS, AND PROVIDED 151K MEALS TO ITS FOUR PARTNER SCHOOLS IN KENYA, HONDURAS, COLOMBIA, AND INDIA. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE A PATHWAY OUT OF EXTREME POVERTY.VILLAGE PROJECT AFRICA IS A KENYAN-LED SCHOOL THAT SERVES THE MAKUTANO COMMUNITY. BC SPONSORS THE EDUCATION OF 200 STUDENTS, ALL OF WHOM BOARD AT SCHOOL DUE TO UNSAFE HOME SITUATIONS OR FOOD INSTABILITY. ONE THOUSAND SCHOOLS (STUDENTS HELPING HONDURAS) SERVES THE VILLA SOLEADA COMMUNITY, ONCE CONSIDERED THE MOST VIOLENT SLUM IN THE COUNTRY, WITH A 0% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE, THE SCHOOL NOW ENROLLS 280 STUDENTS, 150 OF WHOM ARE SPONSORED BY BC. THE SCHOOL EMPLOYS 60+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CELEBRATED ITS SECOND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. OASIS OF HOPE ENROLLS 300 PRIMARY STUDENTS, 100 OF WHOM ARE SPONSORED BY BC, AND IS LOCATED IN SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA. A SCHOOL THAT STARTED WITH CLASSES HELD UNDER THE SHADE OF A TREE NOW HAS GRADUATES IN HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITIES.CITTA'S RAJKUMARI RATNAVATI GIRLS SCHOOL IS BC'S MOST RECENT PARTNER. IT OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2022 AND PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND NUTRITION TO THE GIRLS OF JAISALMER FROM BELOW-POVERTY-LINE FAMILIES AT NO COST. BC SPONSORS 109 GIRLS AT CITTA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ian Swanson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Lynn Clark Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Shawn Smalls Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kevin Bogdanov Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Suzy Peng Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kunal Doshi Founder | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $400,419 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,561 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $400,419 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $400,419 |
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 | $185,600 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $202,795 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,603 |
Payroll taxes | $19,778 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,326 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,826 |
Office expenses | $2,146 |
Information technology | $450 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,537 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $799 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $494,145 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $465,849 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $79,333 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $14,045 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $559,227 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43 |
Grants payable | $185,600 |
Deferred revenue | $6,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $191,643 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $367,584 |
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 | $559,227 |