BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 141825626 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

GLENMONT, NY

Total Revenue
$125,969
Total Expenses
$178,871
Total Assets
$592,535
Net Assets
$591,635
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Michael Strianese
Phone
5186944500
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $126K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $179K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 42% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C) 3 THAT SEEKS TO TRANSFORM AND IMPROVE THE K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION LANDSCAPE IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NEW AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT EXPAND OR STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR HISTORICALLY UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION, THE BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANTS THAT SUPPORT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO GROW AND IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25,969
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $125,969

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $157,134
Other Expenses $174,871
TOTAL EXPENSES $178,871

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $125,969 $108,316 +0.2%
Expenses $178,871 $330,056 -0.5%
Net Income $-52,902 $-221,740 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL STRIANESE BOARD CHAIR 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BACKSTROM SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MUSCATIELLO TRUSTEE 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GARBER TRUSTEE 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN O'MEARA TRUSTEE 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $125,969 $178,871 $592,535 $-52,902
2022 $108,316 $330,056 $644,537 $-221,740
2021 $100,000 $230,986 $941,279 $-130,986
2020 $4,054 $260,894 $1,071,936 $-256,840
2019 $1,785,505 $682,797 $1,302,583 $1,102,708
2018 $819,721 $909,309 $10,223,673 $-89,588
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