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EIN 85-3504131

Brightbeam

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Rochester
State
Michigan
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General
Description
Brightbeam shines a light on those fighting for and providing a rich, high-quality, and humane education for our nation's children. Their mission is to inspire Americans to demand safe, affirming, and accountable education options wherever they are needed. Brightbeam's program activities for 2022 will focus on ramping up digital advocacy and storytelling dedicated to bringing about a brighter future for every child. They continue to inform and educate stakeholders on the barriers faced in our education system. Brightbeam is located in Rochester, MI.
Total revenues
$3,315,971
2023
Total expenses
$2,431,794
2023
Total assets
$2,632,633
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Brightbeam

Offering education to the public through forums and dialogue to develop broad-based and research-driven solutions for improving education.

Who funds Brightbeam

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walton Family FoundationTo Support, Build and Elevate A Diverse Network of Regional and National Activists and Messengers Working To Inform Education Policymakers.$1,468,723
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationK-12 Education$379,172
Brightbeam / Education PostGeneral Purposes$268,800
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Brightbeam

NameTitleCompensation
Christopher StewartChief Executive Officer$316,795
Lesley GuggenheimChief Operations Officer$13,887
Cynthia WakefordChief Marketing Officer$154,904
Lane WrightDirector of Strategic Growth$122,238
Josh StewartDigital Media Manager
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Brightbeam

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,773,967
Program services$505,764
Investment income and dividends$36,240
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$0
Total revenues$3,315,971

Form 990s for Brightbeam

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-28990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
Data update history
December 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $1,468,723 from Walton Family Foundation
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $268,800 from Brightbeam / Education Post
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
511 Olde Towne Rd 80548
Rochester, MI 48307
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Oakland County, MI
Website URL
brightbeamnetwork.org/ 
Phone
(248) 854-5297
IRS details
EIN
85-3504131
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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