BRIGHTLANE LEARNING CORP

EIN: 352151003 501(c)(3) Education

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$7,388,155
Total Expenses
$2,137,771
Total Assets
$9,167,119
Net Assets
$8,420,509
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
CHAD CASSINELLI
Phone
3172029100
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BRIGHTLANE LEARNING CORP, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 218% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.3M, a strong 71% operating margin.

Mission

BRIGHTLANE LEARNING TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF STUDENTS IMPACTED BY HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSTABILITY WITH PERSONALIZED TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT WHILE ADVOCATING FOR THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY NAVIGATE THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $524,084

COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS-BRIGHTLANE LEARNING PARTNERS WITH HOMELESS SHELTERS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS TO PROVIDE BOTH TUTORING FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATION CASE MANAGEMENT...

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COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS-BRIGHTLANE LEARNING PARTNERS WITH HOMELESS SHELTERS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS TO PROVIDE BOTH TUTORING FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATION CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. WORKING WITH PARTNER LOCATIONS BRIGHTLANE LEARNING PROVIDES TWO TO THREE NIGHTS OF PERSONALIZED TUTORING SUPPORT EACH WEEK FOR STUDENTS UTILIZING PROVEN INTERVENTIONS AND OUR OWN CURRICULUM, WHICH IS ALIGNED WITH STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS. STAFF WORK TO CONNECT WITH A STUDENT'S TEACHER TO DETERMINE HOW TO BEST SUPPORT HIM OR HER. IN ADDITION TO STUDENT SERVICES, STAFF MEET WITH PARENTS TO DETERMINE GOALS THAT EACH FAMILY HAS FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS' OUTCOMES. THESE GOALS INCLUDE INCREASING COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL, LOOKING AT SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS, ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION, DETERMINING ADDITIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTS NEEDED, PRE-K ENROLLMENT, ETC.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,050,925

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS-WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, BRIGHTLANE LEARNING PROVIDES TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. EACH STUDENT IS...

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SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS-WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS, BRIGHTLANE LEARNING PROVIDES TUTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. EACH STUDENT IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLAN THAT FOCUSES ON ATTAINING GRADE-LEVEL SKILLS, UTILIZING PROVEN INTERVENTIONS AND OUR OWN CURRICULUM, WHICH IS ALIGNED WITH STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS. IN ADDITION TO TUTORING, BRIGHTLANE LEARNING STAFF SUPPORT CLASSROOMS THROUGH PUSH-IN SERVICES AND SMALL GROUP INTERVENTIONS. BRIGHTLANE LEARNING ALSO WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH PARENTS TO ENGAGE THE FAMILY IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND ENSURE THAT EDUCATIONAL BARRIERS CAN BE OVERCOME.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,454,904
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $60,302
Other Revenue $-127,051
TOTAL REVENUE $7,388,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,645,997
Fundraising Expenses $339,143
Program Expenses $1,575,009
Other Expenses $491,774
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,137,771

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,388,155 $2,326,147 +2.2%
Expenses $2,137,771 $1,917,829 +0.1%
Net Income $5,250,384 $408,318 +11.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
45
Volunteers
324

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
7
$193,717
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHAD CASSINELLI BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK LONG IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GBILE ADEWUNMI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON SEGARRA HANSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY MORRIS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM BORGES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROMAN GRAFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG CARPENTER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA GUNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY WOLFINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY GEORGE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAIR WEST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT THIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY BINDLEY MILLMAN FOUNDER & CEO 30.00
Officer
$84,234 $4,275 $88,509
KELLY COKER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$100,168 $5,040 $105,208
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $7,388,155 $2,137,771 $9,167,119 $5,250,384
2023 $2,326,147 $1,917,829 $3,731,420 $408,318
2022 $1,843,803 $1,776,159 $2,630,643 $67,644
2021 $1,690,910 $1,215,310 $2,488,592 $475,600
2020 $1,124,360 $1,149,329 $1,838,261 $-24,969
2019 $1,849,036 $990,655 $1,683,360 $858,381
2018 $930,319 $970,429 $815,793 $-40,110
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