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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Margaret Fairbanks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $72,000 |
Mark Fairbanks Director | Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
Kelly Scott Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Steve Farr Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Nydia Mauras-Jones Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Nicole Powley Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $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 |
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. | $144,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $218,039 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,534 |
Payroll taxes | $32,799 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,601 |
Office expenses | $534 |
Information technology | $8,410 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,528 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $19 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,122 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $28,523 |
Total functional expenses | $560,687 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,231 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,731 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $141,963 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $141,963 |
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 | $141,963 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Islands Of Brilliance Inc has recieved totaling $124,048.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Autism Opportunities Foundation Minnetonka, MN | $25,419,906 | $23,444,179 |
Autism Alliance Of Michigan Southfield, MI | $4,081,004 | $4,422,290 |
Quad Cities Autism Center Inc Moline, IL | $799,476 | $1,198,663 |
Julie And Michael Tracy Family Foundation Chicago, IL | $897,471 | $835,287 |
Bridge The Gap Inc Shawano, WI | $297,650 | $771,538 |
Little Friends Center For Autism Inc Warrenville, IL | $16,735 | $535,937 |
Islands Of Brilliance Inc Shorewood, WI | $141,963 | $602,904 |
Autism Collective Peoria, IL | $103,783 | $302,217 |
The Illinois Autism Development Center Fairview Heights, IL | $1,741,787 | $280,273 |
Early Intervention Center Bloomfield Hills, MI | $23,776 | $158,413 |
Asppire Lansing, MI | $130,289 | $260,098 |
Color Of Autism Foundation Incorporated Beverly Hills, MI | $104,315 | $0 |