BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS

EIN: 942949749 501(c)(3) Health Care

RICHMOND, CA

Total Revenue
$9,929,078
Total Expenses
$9,786,969
Total Assets
$6,563,069
Net Assets
$2,772,468
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER SHALLAT
Phone
5104378950
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $9.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS PERINATAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS THROUGHOUT THE USE OF A NETWORK OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE AGENCIES AND IN-HOUSE STAFF. BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS OFFERS ITS SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE RECIPENTS IN ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS DESIGNATES A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER BY THE FEDERAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AGENCY, AND CURRENTLY OPERATES PRIMARY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,286,580 Revenue: $4,081,079

FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC - PROVIDES AFFORDABLE FAMILY HEALTHCARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, AND PROVIDES...

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FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC - PROVIDES AFFORDABLE FAMILY HEALTHCARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, AND PROVIDES BASIC PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR INSURANCE AND IMMIGRATION STATUS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,000,268

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - FAMILY COUNSELING AND SKILLS FOR BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN AND PARTNERS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE STRESSES OF RE-ENTERING THE WORK-FORCE...

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - FAMILY COUNSELING AND SKILLS FOR BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN AND PARTNERS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE STRESSES OF RE-ENTERING THE WORK-FORCE, INFANT-MOTHER BONDING, PARENTING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND DEALING WITH TRAUMA AND STRESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,291,390

EARLY HEAD START - IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN. ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT...

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EARLY HEAD START - IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN. ITS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING. EHS EVOLVED OUT OF HEAD START'S LONG HISTORY OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS THROUGH PARENT CHILD CENTERS, COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CCDPS) AND MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAMS. RECENT ADVANCES IN THE FIELD OF INFANT DEVELOPMENT MAKE THIS AND ESPECIALLY EXCITING TIME TO HAVE HEAD START FORMALLY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,791,614
Program Service Revenue $4,081,079
Investment Income $19,901
Other Revenue $36,484
TOTAL REVENUE $9,929,078

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,706,889
Fundraising Expenses $24,684
Program Expenses $8,397,155
Other Expenses $2,080,080
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,786,969

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,929,078 $9,781,401 +0.0%
Expenses $9,786,969 $9,367,820 +0.0%
Net Income $142,109 $413,581 -0.7%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
122
Volunteers
64

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
7
$749,583
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEANA BALINTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANI SALMON FORMER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA JIMENEZ-ROSALES FORMER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND ALVIN C BERNSTINE FOMRER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINCENT PERRY RONQUILLO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELENA SINGELSTAD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROCHA PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRUPTI HALDAR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVIAN TEJEDA TREASURER/SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI OGORCHOCK BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLYDE WAYNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YUAN FEI HUANG CFO 40.00
Officer
$131,271 $8,529 $139,800
CLAUDIA KARELL COO 40.00
Officer
$136,445 $9,690 $146,135
JENNIFER SHALLAT CEO 40.00
Officer
$250,412 $10,188 $260,600
MARIA WEBSTER-LONGIN CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 32.00
Officer
$188,825 $14,223 $203,048
PHYLLIS CARROLL PRIMARY CARE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$142,807 $18,453 $161,260
VIRGINIA CURRY NURSE SUPERVISOR 40.00
Highest
$110,000 $7,265 $117,265
ANGELICA AYALA SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$125,473 $12,741 $138,214
ELIZABETH PEREZ SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$100,827 $7,229 $108,056
LATISHA IBIRONKE SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$116,570 $8,550 $125,120
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 $9,929,078 $9,786,969 $6,563,069 $142,109
2024 $9,781,401 $9,367,820 $6,861,909 $413,581
2023 $9,006,302 $8,466,266 $6,739,128 $540,036
2022 $8,451,537 $7,937,090 $3,709,578 $514,447
2021 $6,925,040 $6,643,920 $3,631,615 $281,120
2020 $5,635,742 $5,202,868 $3,432,577 $432,874
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