BRIGHTLINE DEFENSE PROJECT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THE OFFICE

Phone

4152529700

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BRIGHTLINE DEFENSE PROJECT, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $339K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

BRIGHTLINE IS A POLICY ADVOCACY NON-PROFIT THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN OTHERWISE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $342,197 Revenue: $0

LOCAL HIRING - BRIGHTLINE ADVISES THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AS WELL AS VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND THE LANDMARK SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL...

LOCAL HIRING - BRIGHTLINE ADVISES THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AS WELL AS VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND THE LANDMARK SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL HIRING POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION. UTILIZING VARIOUS POLICY AND LEGAL TOOLS, BRIGHTLINE CONNECTS LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND BEYOND.

Program 2

Expenses: $981,562 Revenue: $0

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ADVOCACY - BRIGHTLINE ADVOCATES FOR SOLAR PANELS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND OTHER CLEAN ENERGY ALTERNATIVES TO DIRTY POWER PLANTS THAT HAVE BEEN TRADITIONALLY SITED IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THROUGH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM DESIGN, BRIGHTLINE ADVANCES ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INTERESTS AND DEVELOPS CLEAN TECHNOLOGY MARKETS IN THE BAY AREA AND CALIFORNIA.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,455,744

Program Service Revenue $537,114

Investment Income $1,357

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,994,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $546,422

Fundraising Expenses $227,080

Program Expenses $1,323,759

Other Expenses $1,108,904

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,655,326

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,994,215	$1,579,441	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,655,326	$987,524	+0.7%
Net Income	$338,889	$591,917	-0.4%

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

Volunteers

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

$153,204

Total Directors