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EIN 62-0476284

Bright School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
119
City
Chattanooga
State
Tennessee
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
B24: Elementary School
Description
Bright School fosters the intellectual, artistic, physical, and moral growth of young boys and girls. The school is committed to building a foundation upon which students become wise and compassionate citizens of the world. Programs provided by Bright School include excellent educational instruction for elementary age boys and girls as well as summer school and other programs. Bright School is located in Chattanooga, TN and is the oldest independent elementary coeducational school in Tennessee.
Total revenues
$7,702,633
2023
Total expenses
$6,741,239
2023
Total assets
$19,962,731
2023
Num. employees
119
2023

Program areas at Bright School

Provide excellent educational instruction for elementary age boys and girls
Summer School and other programs
Maintenance

Who funds Bright School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustSecurity Endowment Support, Trailer Fund$261,754
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$161,000
Tucker FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Bright School

NameTitleCompensation
Kristin WattsHead of School$203,000
Jennifer DillonDirector of Finance
Deanna LunaDirector of Communications and Marketing
Renee KropffAssistant Head of School , Operations , and Director of Technology
Kim BrownDirector of Advancement
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Bright School

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$812,979
Program services$5,928,583
Investment income and dividends$200,630
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$669,343
Net income from fundraising events$91,098
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,702,633

Form 990s for Bright School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052023-12-13990View PDF
2022-052022-12-15990View PDF
2021-052021-12-21990View PDF
2020-052021-02-19990View PDF
2019-052020-07-06990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Sapphire Foundation
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1950 Mcdade LN
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
County
Hamilton County, TN
Website URL
brightschool.com/ 
Phone
(423) 267-8546
Facebook page
The-Bright-School 
Twitter profile
@brightschoolcha 
IRS details
EIN
62-0476284
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1938
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B24: Elementary School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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