Bright Lights Book Project is located in Palmer, AK. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bright Lights Book Project 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 12/2023, Bright Lights Book Project generated $60.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 2 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WE DISTRIBUTE FREE BOOKS LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE TO VILLAGES AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. WE CURRENTLY STOCK 35 BOOKCASES LOCALLY. BOOKCASES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND BY STUDENTS. TO ACQUIRE BOOKS, BLBP VOLUNTEERS ACCEPT DONATED BOOKS FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BOOKSTORES, THRIFT STORES, AND PRIVATE DONATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alys Culhane Executive Director | 40 | $0 | |
Robert Wallis President | 10 | $0 | |
Lanisha Wuitschick Vice-President | 5 | $0 | |
Pete Praetorius Treasurer | 20 | $0 | |
Beatrice Adler Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Pam Huyck Board Member | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,122 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $60,122 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $14,054 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,633 |
Other expenses | $12,252 |
Total expenses | $27,939 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $35,889 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $82,431 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $82,431 |
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