Civic Intelligence

Brighter Choice Foundation Inc

EIN 14-1825626 • 501(c)3 • Glenmont, NY

Profile

The mission of the brighter choice foundation is to provide start-up grants, school facilities, a revolving loan fund, and operational and academic support to public charter schools in the city of albany.

PO Box 611Glenmont, NY 12077

albanynetwork.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-42%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-7.6%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$547,556

Down $44,979 (-7.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $900 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$547,556

Down $44,079 (-7.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$104,177

Down $21,792 (-17%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$148,256

Down $30,615 (-17%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$44,079

Up $8,823 (+17%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MAssets 2010: $54,720,261Liabilities 2010: $55,240,108Net Assets 2010: -$519,8472010Assets 2011: $62,010,041Liabilities 2011: $63,407,352Net Assets 2011: -$1,397,3112011Assets 2012: $42,446,335Liabilities 2012: $43,219,618Net Assets 2012: -$773,2832012Assets 2013: $37,142,067Liabilities 2013: $37,329,009Net Assets 2013: -$186,9422013Assets 2014: $35,632,071Liabilities 2014: $37,380,057Net Assets 2014: -$1,747,9862014Assets 2015: $26,179,228Liabilities 2015: $26,004,120Net Assets 2015: $175,1082015Assets 2016: $19,301,651Liabilities 2016: $19,644,352Net Assets 2016: -$342,7012016Assets 2017: $10,398,626Liabilities 2017: $10,117,370Net Assets 2017: $281,2562017Assets 2018: $10,223,673Liabilities 2018: $10,032,005Net Assets 2018: $191,6682018Assets 2019: $1,302,583Liabilities 2019: $8,207Net Assets 2019: $1,294,3762019Assets 2020: $1,071,936Liabilities 2020: $34,400Net Assets 2020: $1,037,5362020Assets 2021: $941,279Liabilities 2021: $34,400Net Assets 2021: $906,8792021Assets 2022: $644,537Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $644,5372022Assets 2023: $592,535Liabilities 2023: $900Net Assets 2023: $591,6352023Assets 2024: $547,556Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $547,5562024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$547,556
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$547,556
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $5,715,0092010Expenses 2011: $5,474,3632011Revenue 2012: $6,574,432Expenses 2012: $5,950,404Net Income 2012: $624,0282012Revenue 2013: $6,154,177Expenses 2013: $5,079,352Net Income 2013: $1,074,8252013Revenue 2014: $3,765,036Expenses 2014: $5,326,080Net Income 2014: -$1,561,0442014Revenue 2015: $3,269,423Expenses 2015: $4,913,685Net Income 2015: -$1,644,2622015Revenue 2016: $1,997,242Expenses 2016: $2,515,051Net Income 2016: -$517,8092016Revenue 2017: $2,101,532Expenses 2017: $1,937,031Net Income 2017: $164,5012017Revenue 2018: $819,721Expenses 2018: $909,309Net Income 2018: -$89,5882018Revenue 2019: $1,785,505Expenses 2019: $682,797Net Income 2019: $1,102,7082019Revenue 2020: $4,054Expenses 2020: $260,894Net Income 2020: -$256,8402020Revenue 2021: $100,000Expenses 2021: $230,986Net Income 2021: -$130,9862021Revenue 2022: $108,316Expenses 2022: $330,056Net Income 2022: -$221,7402022Revenue 2023: $125,969Expenses 2023: $178,871Net Income 2023: -$52,9022023Revenue 2024: $104,177Expenses 2024: $148,256Net Income 2024: -$44,0792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$104,177
Expenses$148,256
Net Income-$44,079
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$547,556
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$547,556
Revenue
$104,177
Expenses
$148,256
Net income
-$44,079
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.10$0.15$0.04
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.00$0.59$0.13$0.18$0.05
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.11$0.33$0.22
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.94$0.03$0.91$0.10$0.23$0.13
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.03$1.04$0.00$0.26$0.26
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.30$0.01$1.29$1.79$0.68$1.10
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.2$10.0$0.19$0.82$0.91$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.4$10.1$0.28$2.10$1.94$0.16
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.3$19.6$0.34$2.00$2.52$0.52
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.2$26.0$0.18$3.27$4.91$1.64
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$35.6$37.4$1.75$3.77$5.33$1.56
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$37.1$37.3$0.19$6.15$5.08$1.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$42.4$43.2$0.77$6.57$5.95$0.62
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$62.0$63.4$1.40$5.47
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$54.7$55.2$0.52$5.72
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$108,316
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the brighter choice foundation is to provide start-up grants, school facilities, a revolving loan fund, and operational and academic support to public charter schools in the city of albany.

The brighter choice foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 that seeks to transform and improve the k-12 public education landscape in the capital district through the support and sponsorship of public charter schools and other new and innovative initiatives that expand or strengthen educational options for historically under-served students, families, and communities. In support of this mission, the brighter choice foundation will make grants that support initiatives designed to grow and improve the education options available to families in the capital district.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$641,749▲ $641,749
Accounts Receivable$59,018$0▼ $59,018
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,984$0▼ $15,984
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$866,277$2,788▼ $863,489
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$941,279$644,537▼ $296,742
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,400$0▼ $34,400
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$34,400$0▼ $34,400
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$906,879$644,537▼ $262,342
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$906,879$644,537▼ $262,342
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$941,279$644,537▼ $296,742
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katie OwensManaging DirectorPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael StrianeseBoard Chair
Chris GarberTrustee
ERIN O'MEARATrustee
Mark MuscatielloTrustee
Brian BackstromSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Ed Reform & Strategy Consulting LLCConsulting Services4 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065$109,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$100,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$8,316
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$100,000
Change in Net Assets
$-221,740
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$185,000
Other Expenses$133,056
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$12,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$185,000--$185,000
Fees for Services Other$109,000$0$0$109,000
Insurance$0$13,967$0$13,967
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$9,600$2,400$0$12,000
Office Expenses$3,304$2,203$0$5,507
Other Expenses$428$286$0$714
Information Technology$281$187$0$468
Total Functional Expenses$307,613$22,443$0$330,056
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
New York Charter School Association IncAlbany, NY501 (c) 3General Operations$85,000
Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolSchenectady, NY501 (c) 3General Operations$50,000
Nurses Middle College Charter SchoolRensselaer, NY501 (c) 3General Operations$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Brian BackstromOfficer of the Organization (secretary)THE INTERESTED PERSON'S SINGLE MEMBER LLC, ED REFUORM & STRATEGY CONSULTING, LLC (EIN:84-3867635) HAS BEEN CONTRACTED TO BOTH MONITOR AND BE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN, AS APPROPRIATE, THE PUBLIC CHARTGER SCHOOL MOVEMENT IN ALBANY, NEW YORK, AND IN NEW YORK STATE.No$109,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by independent accountants and the final draft is reviewed by the managing director and the board chair. Upon completion of this review, the final draft is sent to the full board prior to submission of the report.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annual conflict of interest forms are distributed to all board members as well as the managing director. The completed forms are forwarded to the secretary of the board and and any potential conflicts are reviewed by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation of the organizations managing director is determined by the board. The process involves a review of comparable data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation files form char500 with the charities registration bureau of the new york state attorney generals office and makes information available as required upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brighter Choice Foundation Inc
EIN
14-1825626
Phone
5186944500
Address
PO BOX 611, GLENMONT, NY 12077
Doing Business As
Albany Charter School Network

Signing Officer

Name
Katie Owens
Title
Managing Director
Signed
2023-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katie Owens
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
George Wilhelm CPA PLLC
Address
117 Kenneywyck Circle, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Preparer
George Wilhelm
Phone
5182482979
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“CONSULTING SERVICES”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 640 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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