BRIGHTBEAM INC (EIN 853504131) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANIEL SELLERS

Phone

2488545297

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BRIGHTBEAM INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit that reported $624K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 244% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INSPIRE AMERICANS TO DEMAND SAFE, AFFIRMING, ACCOUNTABLE EDUCATION OPTIONS WHERE EVERY CHILD LEARNS AND THRIVES.

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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 $163,088

Program Service Revenue $420,639

Investment Income $40,379

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $624,106

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $195

Salaries & Benefits $1,088,188

Fundraising Expenses $131,159

Program Expenses $1,593,514

Other Expenses $1,061,134

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,149,517

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$624,106	$1,996,029	-0.7%
Expenses	$2,149,517	$2,157,028	0.0%
Net Income	$-1,525,411	$-160,999	+8.5%

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

N/A

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

$537,819

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DANIEL SELLERS	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY GUTIERREZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATI HAYCOCK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BUTCH TRUSTY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENITA THUKRAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER STEWART	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$308,541	$39,268	$347,809
DONNELL GREEN	SECRETARY/PTNR FINANCE & OPS	36.00	Officer	$122,173	$57,656	$190,010
CYNTHIA WAKEFORD	CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$192,072	$6,488	$198,560

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	$624,106	$2,149,517	$750,326	$-1,525,411
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,315,971	$2,431,794	$2,632,633	$884,177
2022	$2,943,325	$3,194,509	$1,810,120	$-251,184
2021	$1,900,000	No data	$1,900,000	No data

BRIGHTBEAM INC