Bright Spot Network is located in Alameda, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Bright Spot Network employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bright Spot Network 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, Bright Spot Network generated $386.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $413.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
PROVIDE YOUNG CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ARE PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN WITH A SAFE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIAL HEALING, RECOVERY, AND RECONNECTION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BRIGHT GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES 500 GRANTS TO FAMILIES DOUBLY IMPACTED BY A PARENT'S CANCER AND FINANCIAL NEED. PARENTS WITH CANCER OFTEN FACE AN OVERWHELMING FINANCIAL BURDEN, WHETHER IT IS THE NEED TO STOP OR REDUCE WORK, PAYING FOR EXTRA CHILDCARE TO ACCOMMODATE DOCTORS' APPOINTMENTS, OR THE MEDICAL BILLS THEMSELVES, CANCER IS EXPENSIVE. IN 2022 WE AWARDED 224 FAMILIES A BRIGHT GRANT.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS: WE RUN MONTHLY VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS: ACTIVE TREATMENT AND EARLY SURVIVORSHIP, LIVING WITH STAGE IV CANCER, AND PARTNER SUPPORT. LED BY PROFESSIONAL FACILITATORS, THESE GROUPS CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY AMONG PARENTS AND PARTNERS DEALING WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS, A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN SHARE, LISTEN, AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH, HELPING THEM FEEL LESS ISOLATED.
THE BRIGHT READS PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH FREE AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS ON CANCER, ILLNESS, FEELINGS, GRIEF AND LOSS. IN ADDITION TO THE BOOK REQUESTS BY EACH FAMILY, WE ALSO SEND A COPY OF A TINY BOAT AT SEA, AN AGE-APPROPRIATE RESOURCE FOR HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT CANCER. READING TOGETHER CAN BE A MEANINGFUL PLACE OF RECONNECTION WHEN THE CHAOS OF DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, TREATMENTS, AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS LOOM LARGE. THESE BOOKS HAVE ALL BEEN VETTED BY STAFF AND OTHER PARENTS WITH CANCER. IN 2022 WE PROVIDED 477 FAMILIES WITH BRIGHT READS BOOKS.
A BRIGHT BOX IS A BOX OF ART PROJECTS REQUESTED WHEN A PARENT OR CAREGIVER IS RECOVERING FROM TREATMENT OR SURGERY. EACH BOX CONTAINS SIX SIMPLE ART PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR A PARENT OR CAREGIVER WHO IS RECOVERING FROM CANCER TREATMENT OR SURGERY. THESE PROJECTS ARE SIMPLE BUT ENGAGING, CREATED TO KEEP KIDS BUSY WHILE A PARENT IS RESTING OR AN EASY ACTIVITY THAT ALLOWS FOR QUALITY TIME BETWEEN A CAREGIVER AND CHILD. IN 2022 WE PROVIDED 733 FAMILIES WITH A BRIGHT BOX.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Haley Pollack Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $115,500 |
Orli Cotel Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Aimee Barnes President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jamie Callahan Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jakub Zielkiewicz Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $384,885 |
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 | $384,885 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $386,377 |
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. | $102,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,315 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $40,720 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,329 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,090 |
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 | $87,358 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,174 |
Office expenses | $21,125 |
Information technology | $3,950 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $495 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,038 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $413,279 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,264 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $98,264 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$4,539 |
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 | -$4,539 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $102,803 |
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 | $98,264 |