BRIGHTER BOSTON INC

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANN SOUSA

Phone

6179136968

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRIGHTER BOSTON INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $667K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $580K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

BRIGHTER BOSTON GUIDES TEENAGERS TO DISCOVER MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL SUCCESS THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS IN THE EVENT PRODUCTION INDUSTRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $461,733 Revenue: $109,767

BRIGHTER BOSTON OFFERS PAID TECHNICAL TRAINING IN LIGHTING, AUDIO, VIDEO, SET CONSTRUCTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT FOR LIVE EVENTS, PAID PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS WITH THE BIGGEST PRODUCING...

BRIGHTER BOSTON OFFERS PAID TECHNICAL TRAINING IN LIGHTING, AUDIO, VIDEO, SET CONSTRUCTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT FOR LIVE EVENTS, PAID PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS WITH THE BIGGEST PRODUCING ORGANIZATIONS AND VENUES IN THE REGION, AND SUPPORT FOR CAREER AND LIFE. WE OFFER THE CONNECTING LINK FROM EDUCATION TO A WELL PAYING AND EXCITING CAREER. DURING FISCAL 2025, BRIGHTER BOSTON PROVIDED INTERNSHIPS TO 40 INDIVIDUALS.

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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 $563,415

Program Service Revenue $109,767

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-6,442

TOTAL REVENUE $666,740

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $514,075

Fundraising Expenses $62,770

Program Expenses $461,733

Other Expenses $65,539

TOTAL EXPENSES $579,614

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$666,740	$495,437	+0.3%
Expenses	$579,614	$472,277	+0.2%
Net Income	$87,126	$23,160	+2.8%

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

$89,348

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AJA JACKSON	CHAIR, DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CINI	TREASURER, DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE ALTIERI	CLERK, DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL MARCHETTI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY HARBEN SWAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN MCKASKILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN ROONEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN JENTZEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH RE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN SOUSA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$89,348	$0	$89,348

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	$666,740	$579,614	$260,389	$87,126
2024	$495,437	$472,277	$160,472	$23,160
2023	$407,991	$365,002	$137,312	$42,989
2023	$407,991	$365,002	$137,312	$42,989
2022	$275,495	$217,321	$94,323	$58,174