Brighter Rays of Hope

EIN: 920546432 501(c)(3) Education

MISSOURI CITY, TX

Total Revenue
$518,654
Total Expenses
$512,893
Total Assets
$34,215
Net Assets
$8,022
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Stefany Thomas
Phone
8326693330
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Brighter Rays of Hope, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $519K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

A nonprofit organization providing educational and holistic development programs for children through tutoring extended day summer camp and family engagement programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $230,026 Revenue: $152,532

The Shine Bright Tutoring Program offered individualized and small-group academic support to elementary middle and high school students with an emphasis on reading math and homework assistance. The...

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The Shine Bright Tutoring Program offered individualized and small-group academic support to elementary middle and high school students with an emphasis on reading math and homework assistance. The program also received grant funding from the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time TXPOST and participated in the OST Cares Cohort. Through this partnership Shine Bright provided staff training focused on mental health awareness and student support ensuring that tutors were equipped to meet the diverse needs of learners. The tutoring program played a critical role in addressing learning gaps while also providing social-emotional support to students. Shine Bright Tutoring serviced about 30 students each for 1-3 hrs week throughout the full year.

Program 2
Expenses: $168,556 Revenue: $199,556

The Shine Bright Extended Day Program served over 60 children in Rosharon Texas at Savannah Lakes Elementary School. The program offered after-school enrichment homework support and structured...

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The Shine Bright Extended Day Program served over 60 children in Rosharon Texas at Savannah Lakes Elementary School. The program offered after-school enrichment homework support and structured activities in a safe environment. It received a grant from The Texas Partnership for Out of School Time TXPOST and was part of the OST Cares cohort focusing on mental health support within out-of-school time programs. Staff underwent specialized training to assist children with behavioral and emotional challenges broadening the programs positive impact on students and families. The program participates in the Texas Department of Agricultures Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP providing balanced meals to students. Operating in alignment with the Alvin ISD academic calendar the program typically runs Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm throughout the school year 9 months.

Program 3
Expenses: $114,311 Revenue: $138,970

The Shine Bright Summer Camp offered a full-day multi-week program designed to provide both academic reinforcement and enrichment experiences to children in Pre-K through 7th grade. The camp included...

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The Shine Bright Summer Camp offered a full-day multi-week program designed to provide both academic reinforcement and enrichment experiences to children in Pre-K through 7th grade. The camp included structured learning activities recreational programming and specialty classes taught by contracted instructors. The 2025 theme Bigger Better Brighter encouraged campers to build confidence embrace individuality and develop resilience. Staff received additional training to support students with various challenges ensuring inclusivity and access for a wide range of children. The camp continued Shine Brights mission of combining fun safety and personal growth in a community-centered environment. Shine Bright Summer Camp serviced 60-70 students each week for 9 weeks of summer.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,275
Program Service Revenue $497,379
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $518,654

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $145,196
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $512,893
Other Expenses $367,697
TOTAL EXPENSES $512,893

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $518,654 $363,507 +0.4%
Expenses $512,893 $369,294 +0.4%
Net Income $5,761 $-5,787 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
3

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
3
$0
Total Directors
1
$84,483
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Stefany Thomas President 40.00
Director
$84,483 $0 $84,483
Johnie Gaten Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Hillary Hohn McBride Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Stanley Thomas Board Member 0.00
Officer
$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 $518,654 $512,893 $34,215 $5,761
2024 $363,507 $369,294 $28,461 $-5,787
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