Islands Of Brilliance Inc

Organization Overview

Islands Of Brilliance Inc is located in Shorewood, WI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (G84) the organization is classified as: Autism, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Islands Of Brilliance Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Islands Of Brilliance 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 12/2021, Islands Of Brilliance Inc generated $602.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $560.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.9% per year over the past 5 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZAION IS LEARNING EXPERIENCE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS ON AUTISM SPECTRUM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EACH STUDENT IS PAIRED WITH A MENTOR-VOLUNTEER WITH A VISUAL DESIGN BACKGROUND. CLASSES ARE OVERSEEN BY AN EXPERIENCED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, AND OFFER AN ADDITIONAL HANDS-ON CREATIVE ACTIVITIES IN AN UNPLUGGED MAKERSPACE AREA. THE STUDENT AND MENTOR WORK FROM INITIAL SKETCHES THROUGH DESIGN SOFTWARE. THE STUDENTS COMPLETE THE CLASS WITH AN EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE OF SOFTWARE DESIGN TOOLS ALONG WITH INTANGIBLES THAT ARE FOR BROADER AND MORE IMPORTANT: A COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE, SHARING AND PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES,CONVERSATION, PERSONAL CONNECTIONS, AND MOST OF ALL A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.


A STAND ALONE 2-3 HOUR WORKSHOP LED BY A WELL-KNOWN LOCAL FIGURE IS DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, ART, OR MUSIC. OUR GUEST ARTIST IS GIVEN 5-10 MINUTES TO PRESENT HIS OR HER WORK AND DEFINE THE PROJECT STUDENTS WILL BE WORKING ON. STUDENTS TEAM UP ONE ON ONE WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS, SIMILAR TO THE CORE DESIGN CURRICULUM.


ISLANDS OF BRILLIANCE OFFERS STEM BASED CURRICULUM SUCH AS CODING, WEB DEVELOPMENT AND 3D MODELLING SOFTWARE. STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE APTITUDE FOR MORE COMPLEX SOFTWARE AND THE ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENTENTLY ARE INVITED TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING UWM STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OR OTHER UP AND COMING EXPERTS IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY. STUDENTS WORK IN A 2:1 MODEL ON A PROJECT OF THEIR CHOICE USING A RANGE OF SOFTWARE INCLUDING MAYA, AUTOCAT FUSION 360, ADOBE DIMENSIONS, WORDPRESS AN SCRATCH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Margaret Fairbanks
Treasurer
$72,000
Mark Fairbanks
Director
$72,000
Kelly Scott
Chair
$0
Steve Farr
Board Member
$0
Nydia Mauras-Jones
Secretary
$0
Nicole Powley
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$365,026
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$365,026
Total Program Service Revenue$150,050
Investment income $6
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 $602,904

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Islands Of Brilliance Inc has recieved totaling $124,048.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Wispact Inc

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: WISPACT FOUNDATION GRANTS

$10,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,048
Bert L And Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$5,000
Richard G Jacobus Family Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$2,000
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