Brilliance and Excellence Nfp

EIN: 882941624 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$265,100
Total Expenses
$240,782
Total Assets
$26,399
Net Assets
$26,399
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Vondale Singleton
Phone
7732573773
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Brilliance and Excellence Nfp, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $265K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 664% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $241K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

The Brilliance and Excellence Movement exists to showcase the brilliance and excellence of boys and young men of color while working to promote safe and peaceful communities. The movements work centers on elevating opportunity highlighting positive outcomes and uplifting community narratives in ways that foster safety belonging and purposeful growth for youth of color. Brilliance and Excellence serves as the backbone organization for MBK CHICAGO under the broader My Brothers Keeper Alliance framework supported by the Obama Foundation. In that role it coordinates cross-sector support and community engagement aligned with MBKs goals of ensuring young men of color have the environments resources and support systems needed to thrive.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $265,100
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $265,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,102
Salaries & Benefits $62,666
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $129,826
Other Expenses $176,014
TOTAL EXPENSES $240,782

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $265,100 $34,718 +6.6%
Expenses $240,782 $33,200 +6.3%
Net Income $24,318 $1,518 +15.0%
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
2
Employees
N/A
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
1
$12,800
Total Directors
7
$60,466
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Vondale Singleton CEO 12.00
Officer
$12,800 $0 $12,800
Jermaine Anderson Board Chairman 10.00
Director
$10,600 $0 $10,600
Darnell Leatherwood Secretary 10.00
Director
$10,600 $0 $10,600
Damien Howard Board Member 10.00
Director
$10,600 $0 $10,600
Richard Blackmon Board Member 10.00
Director
$2,133 $0 $2,133
Michael Holder Board Member 10.00
Director
$10,600 $0 $10,600
Kareem Wells Board Member 10.00
Director
$5,333 $0 $5,333
Michael Haywood Board Member 10.00
Director
$10,600 $0 $10,600
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 $265,100 $240,782 $26,399 $24,318
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