EIN 84-1382420

Bright by Text

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Free text messaging service sends research-based tips, activities and resources for early childhood development for families with children under 3.
Also known as...
Bright Beginnings; Bright By Three
Total revenues
$1,221,581
2023
Total expenses
$2,004,545
2023
Total assets
$4,049,925
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Bright by Text

Bright By Text was developed to deliver bite-sized and developmentally- targeted doses of our curated research-based curriculum right to cell phones of parents and caregivers at no cost. Each message contains a concept, resource or activity, and links to a landing page with more detail and examples, related resources, and many include a short modeling video. Text messages are targeted to the age and developmental stage of the child. The program also provides targeted local content, based on the caregiver's zip code. Bright By Text currently serves caregivers in all 50 states with expert research-based content as well as relevant localized messages. During 2023, bbt has contracts with 92 entities and served 217,700 families.
In Colorado, Bright By Text provides free curriculum in both english and spanish for parents and caregivers with children under three years old. The materials contain accurate, research-based information, tools, and resources to help parents and caregivers give their child the best start in life. Colorado partners meet parents and caregivers at home, at work, at the pediatrician's office, in groups or at any community setting of their choice.

Grants made by Bright by Text

GranteeAmount
United Way of Weld County$8,595
Baby Bear Hugs$8,290
Valley-Wide Health Systems (VWHS)$8,220
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Bright by Text

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Early Milestones ColoradoChildcare Sup. Grant$50,292
United Ways of Texas (UWT)Grant$40,000
Libertygives FoundationGeneral Purpose$25,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Bright by Text

NameTitleCompensation
Jean B McSpaddenChief Executive Officer 1 and 2023$117,780
Katherine S RichardsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$151,999
Katie RichardsonChief Executive Officer$0
Nim PatelChief Innovation Officer$120,000
Jodie FishmanContent Deve$129,835
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Bright by Text

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$448,074
Program services$621,693
Investment income and dividends$151,659
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$155
Total revenues$1,221,581

Form 990s for Bright by Text

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-17990View PDF
2022-122023-09-12990View PDF
2021-122022-06-30990View PDF
2020-122021-06-21990View PDF
2019-122020-12-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,500 from The Sam S Bloom Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,500 from Libertygives Foundation
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 7038
Denver, CO 80110
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Arapahoe County, CO
Website URL
brightbytext.org/ 
Phone
(303) 433-6200
IRS details
EIN
84-1382420
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P00: Human Services: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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