BRIGHTER DEKALB FOUNDATIONINC (EIN 205629196) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FABIO VAN DER MERWE

Phone

4045086440

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRIGHTER DEKALB FOUNDATIONINC, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 224% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BRIGHTER DEKALB FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND ADVANCING CORPORATE SUPPORT, FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT, FUND- RAISING ACTIVITIES AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO BENEFIT DEKALB COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD AND THOSE CONSUMERS RECEIVING TREATMENT AND SERVICES THEREFROM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $156

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,507

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,663

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $5,396

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,396

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,663	$15,745	-0.9%
Expenses	$5,396	$14,333	-0.6%
Net Income	$-3,733	$1,412	-3.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBRA DEBERRY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN GAGE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW GOLDBERG	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELODY MADDOX	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEREDITH MCCOYD	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRE MOORER	BOARD CHAIR	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSEMARIE NELSON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PEREZ	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALECEA QUINTYNE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRENA SHIRLEY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE SPEARS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY TAYLOR	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM TOWHEY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TEIRESIAS JONES	CFO	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FABIO VAN DER MERWE	CEO	N/A	Officer	$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
2025	$1,663	$5,396	$50,505	$-3,733
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,782	$6,442	$120,835	$-1,660
2022	$25,717	$9,123	$119,540	$16,594
2021	$22,674	$23,360	$115,614	$-686
2020	$35,004	$51,064	$114,186	$-16,060
2019	$69,220	$48,599	$115,600	$20,621
2018	$19,492	$18,275	$76,795	$1,217
2018	$19,492	$18,275	$76,795	$1,217

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