Brightbridge Inc

Organization Overview

Brightbridge Inc is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (S43) the organization is classified as: Small Business Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Brightbridge Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brightbridge 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, Brightbridge Inc generated $6.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.4% 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

501(C)(3) THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SBA COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE - LOANS TO SMALL AND STARTUP BUSINESSES FOR USE IN NORMAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS TO FINANCE WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, OR EXPANSION PROJECTS. LOANS ARE REPAID BY BUSINESS CASH FLOWS.


GEORGIA RURAL DEVELOPMENT RELENDING FUND - PROVIDES SMALL AND STARTUP BUSINESSES THAT ARE LOCATED IN QUALIFIED AREAS LOANS THAT CAN BE USED FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND, LAND IMPROVEMENTS, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE OF BUILDINGS, RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS, AND PURCHASE OF MACHINERY, OR EQUIPMENT.


SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAM - PROGRAM A PROVIDES LOANS TO SMALL AND STARTUP BUSINESSES THAT ARE LOCATED IN QUALIFIED AREAS LOANS THAT CAN BE USED FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND, LAND IMPROVEMENTS, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE OF BUILDINGS, RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS, AND PURCHASE OF MACHINERY, OR EQUIPMENT. PROGRAM B PROVIDES BUSINESSES (BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT) LOCATED IN DESIGNATED LOW-INCOME CENSUS TRACTS OR OWNED BY MEMBERS OR A TARGETED POPULATION, WHICH INCLUDES LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND ELIGIBLE MINORITIES, WITH LOANS THAT CAN BE USED FOR MOST BUSINESS PURPOSES, INCLUDING WORKING CAPITAL, FIXED ASSETS, AND OTHERS.


NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROVIDES CAPITAL TO BUSINESSES LOCATED IN DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Les Roddy
Director
$0
Jack Sample
Director
$0
Bill Pollard
President & CEO
$202,234
Clem Renfro
Chairman
$0
Jim Callihan
Director
$0
Angela Conner
Director
$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$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$6,924,904
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$96,526
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,832,470

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