A Brighter Way
- Assets
- $106.7k
- Revenue
- $249.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Founding
- 03/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-1186430
Organization Overview
A Brighter Way is located in Ypsilanti, MI. The organization was established in 2019. As of 12/2022, A Brighter Way employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Brighter Way 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 12/2022, A Brighter Way generated $249.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $199.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 38.8% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A BRIGHTER WAY ABW HELPS FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS MAKE A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO SOCIETY. OUR PRIMARY ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE THIS ARE MENTORING PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR BASIC NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ABW HELPS FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN WASHTENAW COUNTY TO BUILD STABLE, SUCCESSFUL, AND FULFILLING LIVES. WE SUPPORT THESE RETURNED CITIZENS BY FORGING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR MENTORING TEAMS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND COMMITTED ADVOCATES. IN 2022, WE EXPANDED MENTORING AND HOUSING SERVICES, PROVIDED RENT DIVERSION SERVICES, STARTED A PROGRAM FOR SERVICES AND MENTORING TO ELDER CLIENTS, AND STARTED A HOUSING PROGRAM WITH MCKINLEY THAT PROVIDED HOUSING TO OUR CLIENTS. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A RESOURCE FAIR FOR RETURNING CITIZENS AND ESTABLISHED A SUCCESSFUL GRANT-WRITING COMMITTEE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam Grant Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $56,735 |
Jeanne Ross Board Member And Deputy Director | Trustee | 20 | $20,800 |
Al Newman President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Laurence O'connell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kim Thomas Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Bonnie Billups Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $55,221 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,087 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $238,308 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,584 |
| Investment income | $101 |
| 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 | $249,447 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,065 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,565 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,589 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,693 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,898 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,004 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,216 |
| Office expenses | $22,897 |
| Information technology | $2,773 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,100 |
| Travel | $291 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,215 |
| Interest | $82 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,403 |
| All other expenses | $50 |
| Total functional expenses | $199,398 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $864 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,852 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $106,716 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,466 |
| 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 | $19,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $38,466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,196 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $42,054 |
| 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 | $106,716 |