BRIGHTER DAYS FAMILY GRIEF CENTER

EIN: 812770318 501(c)(3) Human Services

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

Total Revenue
$637,270
Total Expenses
$497,318
Total Assets
$334,802
Net Assets
$333,395
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
CAROLYN KINZEL
Phone
9523033873
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BRIGHTER DAYS FAMILY GRIEF CENTER, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $637K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $140K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

BRIGHTER DAYS GRIEF CENTER IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING ADULTS, YOUNG ADULTS, TEENAGERS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OR TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS OF A BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER. ALTHOUGH WE ARE A GRIEF CENTER PROVIDING FREE SERVICES AND RESOURCES, WE ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT AT OUR CORE. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES BOUND TOGETHER BY OUR OWN GRIEF EXPERIENCES.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $637,269
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $637,270

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,752
Salaries & Benefits $196,554
Fundraising Expenses $16,604
Program Expenses $455,790
Other Expenses $291,012
TOTAL EXPENSES $497,318

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $637,270 $500,054 +0.3%
Expenses $497,318 $462,351 +0.1%
Net Income $139,952 $37,703 +2.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
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
2
$58,000
Total Directors
9
$58,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROLYN KINZEL PRESIDENT / 40.00
Officer Director
$58,000 $0 $58,000
LEAH BAILY BOARD CO CHA 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ZACHARIAS BOARD CO CHA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAT GELINEAU BOARD SECRET 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB FISHMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN ROHLF BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET MCGEE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA STEELE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK DURKIN BOARD MEMBER 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
2024 $637,270 $497,318 $334,802 $139,952
2023 $500,054 $462,351 $196,605 $37,703
2022 $378,115 $368,011 $192,305 $10,104
2021 $243,236 $369,795 $182,717 $-126,559
2020 $363,685 $51,512 $316,583 $312,173
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