Bright Light Volunteers International is located in Dallas, TX. 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. Bright Light Volunteers International 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 05/2024, Bright Light Volunteers International generated $26.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.8k during the year ending 05/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BRIGHT LIGHT VOLUNTEERS WORKS CLOSELY WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COORDINATORS, AS WELL AS PARTNERS IN BRIGHT LIGHT VOLUNTEERS HOST COMMUNITIES, TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS GAIN THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES THEY NEED TO BECOME GLOBAL LEADERS OF THE FUTURE. BRIGHT LIGHT VOLUNTEERS PROVIDES STRUGGLING HOST COMMUNITIES WITH FUNDING AND MANPOWER TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, IMPROVE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE, AND WORK ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND/OR GLOBAL ISSUES AND THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS AND INTERDEPENDENCY OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND POPULATIONS; DEVELOP AWARENESS OF ONES OWN PERSONAL REACTIONS TO THOSE FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES (PERSONAL BIASES, BELIEFS, ATTITUDES); AND ACT EFFECTIVELY AND RESPONSIBLY AT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEVELS FOR A MORE PEACEFUL, JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Besnard Director | 1 | $0 | |
Brandi Wood Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jennifer Guerin Director | 1 | $0 | |
Carrie Hein Director | 1 | $0 | |
Alexander Van Dewark Director | 1 | $0 | |
Catherine Mcmillan Catherine Gr | 35 | $19,327 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,073 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,073 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $21,556 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,524 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $618 |
Other expenses | $37,079 |
Total expenses | $63,777 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $9,197 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $29,900 |
Total liabilities | $65,602 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$35,702 |