Brighter Days Grief Center
- Assets
- $182.7k
- Revenue
- $243.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Founding
- 10/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-2770318
Organization Overview
Brighter Days Grief Center is located in Eden Prairie, MN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Brighter Days Grief Center employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brighter Days Grief Center 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, Brighter Days Grief Center generated $243.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $369.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRIGHTER DAYS GRIEF CENTER IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING ADULTS, YOUNG ADULTS, TEENAGERS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OR TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS OF A BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER. ALTHOUGH WE ARE A GRIEF CENTER PROVIDING FREE SERVICES AND RESOURCES, WE ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT AT OUR CORE. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES BOUND TOGETHER BY OUR OWN GRIEF EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMBRACE-A-FAMILY IS OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES GRANT ASSISTANCE TO GRIEVING INDIVIDUALS; EXAMPLES ARE GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR GROCERIES OR MEALS, HOME REPAIRS, MEDICAL BILLS, TUTORING, SHORT TERM GYM MEMBERSHIPS AND RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAM IS DIRECTLY ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE LOGISTICAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GRIEVING INDIVIDUALS. BRIGHTER DAYS GRIEF CENTER HOSTED OVER 100 FREE SUPPORT GROUPS IN 2020. THE MAJORITY WERE VIRTUAL GROUPS DUE TO COVID. THESE GROUPS PROVIDED PARTICIPANTS A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES AND CONNECT TO OTHERS. ALL GROUPS WERE FREE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND ALL FACILITATORS WERE VOLUNTEERS. BRIGHTER DAYS GRIEF CENTER ROLLED-OUT 30 NEW FACEBOOK GROUPS IN CATEGORIES SUCH AS PARENT LOSS, SIBLING LOSS, DEATH BY SUICIDE, DEATH BY OVERDOSE, PARENTS OF GRIEVING CHILDREN, ANTICPATORY LOSS AND MANY MORE. THIS WAS A SIGNIFICANT WAY TO KEEP INDIVIDUALS CONNECTED TO US AND TO EACH OTHER DURING THE COVID SHUTDOWN. WORKSHOPS-WE PROVIDED 22 FREE WORKSHOPS FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE; EXAMPLES INCLUDE JEWELRY MAKING, BLUEBIRD HOUSE PAINTING, BLUEBIRD HOUSE BUILDING, CREATIVE WRITING, SIGN MAKING, AND JOURNALING. THIS IS A LARGE DIFFERENCE FROM 2019 WHEN WE HOSTED 52 WORKSHOPS. BRIGHTER DAYS ACQUIRED FAIRVIEW HEALTH'S YOUTH GRIEF SERVICES PROGRAM ON 12/10/20. THIS ACQUISITION ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE CHILD/PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, AND GRIEF CAMPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Kinzel Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Peggy Hirschuber Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Carolyn Kinzel President/tr | Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
Dawn Benko Board Member | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Erin Hente Board Member | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Peter Ruliffson Board Member | Trustee | 3.5 | $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 | $219,046 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $219,046 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,179 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $243,236 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,340 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,405 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,050 |
| 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 | $15,551 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,956 |
| Office expenses | $19,392 |
| Information technology | $2,171 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,423 |
| Travel | $47 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $405 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,417 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $369,795 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,634 |
| 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 | $5,083 |
| 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 | $182,717 |
| 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 | $1,077 |
| Total liabilities | $1,077 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $181,640 |
| 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 | $182,717 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Brighter Days Grief Center has recieved totaling $52,114.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $23,136 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $16,479 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $7,499 |
Lillehei Family Charitable Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
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Central Dakota Forensic Nurse Examiners Bismarck, ND | $176,710 | $487,185 |
Phumulani Minnesota African Women Against Violence Minneapolis, MN | $118,585 | $395,103 |