A BRIGHTER DAY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELENA CASTORENO

Phone

2104408349

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

A BRIGHTER DAY, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $790K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

A BRIGHTER DAY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD TO PROMOTE STABILITY, HEALTH AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,064,680

CLIENT SUPPORT & BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE: PROVIDING ESSENTIAL MATERIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES, INCLUDING DIAPERS, WIPES, FORMULA, CLOTHING AND OTHER BABY NECESSITIES. THE...

CLIENT SUPPORT & BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE: PROVIDING ESSENTIAL MATERIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES, INCLUDING DIAPERS, WIPES, FORMULA, CLOTHING AND OTHER BABY NECESSITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES THESE ITEMS THROUGH SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS, WALK-IN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP HAVE ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN PROMOTING STABILITY AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $775,685

PREGNANCY & PARENTING EDUCATION/CASE MANAGEMENT: PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD. SERVICES INCLUDE PARENTING...

PREGNANCY & PARENTING EDUCATION/CASE MANAGEMENT: PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD. SERVICES INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES, MATERNAL WELLNESS EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND GOAL SETTING. STAFF WORKS WITH CLIENTS TO ASSESS NEEDS, PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND CONNECTS FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF- SUFFICIENCY.

Program 3

Expenses: $248,660

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & RESOURCE NAVIGATION: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EVENTS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, HOSPITALS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE...

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & RESOURCE NAVIGATION: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EVENTS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, HOSPITALS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS FAMILIES TO CRITICAL SERVICES SUCH AS SNAP, MEDICAID, TANF AND OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS. OUTREACH EFFORTS ENSURE FAMILIES ARE AWARE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND RECEIVE TIMELY ASSISTANCE, PARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING CRISIS SITUATIONS SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR LACK OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,008,650

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $267

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,008,917

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $920,022

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,089,025

Other Expenses $1,299,234

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,219,256

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,008,917	$1,568,649	+0.9%
Expenses	$2,219,256	$1,371,696	+0.6%
Net Income	$789,661	$196,953	+3.0%

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

$133,077

Total Directors

$276,154

Key Employees

$153,269

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALBERT LOPEZ	DIR OF LOGIS	40.00	Key Emp	$153,269	$0	$153,269
ELENA CASTORENO	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Director	$143,077	$0	$143,077
MARIA CARRILLO LOPEZ	PRES/EDUCATI	40.00	Officer Director	$133,077	$0	$133,077
ALICIA COLON	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LACEY GONZALEZ	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NIDIA GUERRERO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AURORA ORTIZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT RAMOS	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2025	$3,008,917	$2,219,256	$986,613	$789,661