Civic Intelligence

Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn

EIN 20-4840080 • 501(c)3 • Ellicott City, MD

Profile

Bright Minds improves education outcomes for all Howard County public school students by bringing together community support to address resource & opportunity gaps faced by students and educators.

10910 Clarksville PikeEllicott City, MD 21042

www.brightmindsfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

37th percentile

-4.2%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$69,500

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

44th percentile

-5.8%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

-1.4%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$258,695

Up $10,037 (+4.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$10,328

Up $10,328 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$248,367

Down $291 (-0.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$420,786

Up $20,890 (+5.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$421,077

Up $74,267 (+21%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$291

Down $53,377 (-101%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $69,210Liabilities 2011: $94,5032011Assets 2012: $40,595Liabilities 2012: $8,248Net Assets 2012: $32,3472012Assets 2013: $71,349Liabilities 2013: $19,142Net Assets 2013: $52,2072013Assets 2014: $61,412Liabilities 2014: $20,219Net Assets 2014: $41,1932014Assets 2015: $61,195Liabilities 2015: $12,144Net Assets 2015: $49,0512015Assets 2016: $87,807Liabilities 2016: $12,358Net Assets 2016: $75,4492016Assets 2017: $204,129Liabilities 2017: $6,885Net Assets 2017: $197,2442017Assets 2018: $107,121Liabilities 2018: $4,490Net Assets 2018: $102,6312018Assets 2019: $105,627Liabilities 2019: $4,490Net Assets 2019: $101,1372019Assets 2020: $168,052Liabilities 2020: $47,864Net Assets 2020: $120,1882020Assets 2021: $135,693Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $135,6932021Assets 2022: $195,572Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $195,5722022Assets 2023: $248,658Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $248,6582023Assets 2024: $258,695Liabilities 2024: $10,328Net Assets 2024: $248,3672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$258,695
Liabilities$10,328
Net Assets$248,367
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $57,598Expenses 2011: $95,655Net Income 2011: -$38,0572011Expenses 2012: $98,1952012Expenses 2013: $125,9632013Revenue 2014: $113,021Expenses 2014: $124,035Net Income 2014: -$11,0142014Revenue 2015: $172,417Expenses 2015: $164,559Net Income 2015: $7,8582015Revenue 2016: $158,614Expenses 2016: $132,216Net Income 2016: $26,3982016Revenue 2017: $297,963Expenses 2017: $176,168Net Income 2017: $121,7952017Revenue 2018: $123,090Expenses 2018: $217,703Net Income 2018: -$94,6132018Revenue 2019: $189,710Expenses 2019: $191,204Net Income 2019: -$1,4942019Revenue 2020: $224,255Expenses 2020: $205,204Net Income 2020: $19,0512020Revenue 2021: $394,129Expenses 2021: $415,468Net Income 2021: -$21,3392021Revenue 2022: $336,895Expenses 2022: $277,016Net Income 2022: $59,8792022Revenue 2023: $399,896Expenses 2023: $346,810Net Income 2023: $53,0862023Revenue 2024: $420,786Expenses 2024: $421,077Net Income 2024: -$2912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$420,786
Expenses$421,077
Net Income-$291
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$258,695
Liabilities
$10,328
Net assets
$248,367
Revenue
$420,786
Expenses
$421,077
Net income
-$291
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$0.10$2.48$4.21$4.21$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.00$2.49$4.00$3.47$0.53
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.00$1.96$3.37$2.77$0.60
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.00$1.36$3.94$4.15$0.21
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.48$1.20$2.24$2.05$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.04$1.01$1.90$1.91$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.04$1.03$1.23$2.18$0.95
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.07$1.97$2.98$1.76$1.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.12$0.75$1.59$1.32$0.26
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.12$0.49$1.72$1.65$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.20$0.41$1.13$1.24$0.11
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.19$0.52$1.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.08$0.32$0.98
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.69$0.95$0.58$0.96$0.38
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 30, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$469,218
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bright Minds improves education outcomes for all Howard County public school students by bringing together community support to address resource & opportunity gaps faced by students and educators

Bright Minds improves education outcomes for all Howard County public school students by bringing together community support to address resource & opportunity gaps faced by students and educators.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$129,357$152,336▲ $22,979
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,430$106,359▼ $4,071
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,871--
Total Assets$248,658$258,695▲ $10,037
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$10,328-
Total Liabilities$0$10,328▲ $10,328
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$168,243$175,298▲ $7,055
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$80,415$73,069▼ $7,346
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$248,658$248,367▼ $291
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$248,658$258,695▲ $10,037
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jennifer Van KirkExecutive DirectorFT$68,625$68,625

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lisa TerryChair
Susan PadgettImmediate Past Chair
Alexandra KimDirector
Christie LassenDirector
Dominic PowellDirector
Dr Bevin PhilipDirector
Dr Seema Agarwal-HardingDirector
Ellen Flynn GilesDirector
Gerald KellyDirector
Jason WhongDirector
Kim YoungDirector
Lance CookDirector
Mae BealeDirector
Rakesh PillaiDirector
Raymond BrownDirector
Susan PorterDirector
Tonya HarrisDirector
Dr Clarissa EvansDirector Emeritus
Jahantab SiddiquiEx-Officio
Mary BrzezinskiSecretary
Kim SweattTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$351,081
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$383
Other Revenue
$69,322
All Other Contributions
$264,681
Change in Net Assets
$-291
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$248,974
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$123,848
Other Expenses$48,255
Total Fundraising Expense$47,121
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$129,277--$129,277
Grants to Domestic Individuals$119,697--$119,697
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$41,175$13,725$13,725$68,625
Payroll Taxes$18,701$6,234$6,234$31,169
Other Salaries and Wages$14,433$4,810$4,811$24,054
Advertising--$18,964$18,964
Information Technology$6,067$2,023$2,022$10,112
Fees for Services Legal-$7,300-$7,300
Other Expenses$2,200$733$733$3,666
Office Expenses-$2,216$185$2,401
Fees for Services Other-$2,200-$2,200
Insurance$856$285$285$1,426
Total Functional Expenses$332,406$41,550$47,121$421,077
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
HcpssEllicott City, MD501c3Student Learning Resources$78,804
Dolly Partons Imagination LibraryPigeon Forge, TN-Early Literacy Program$45,355
Comcast Internet EssentialsPhiladelphia, PA-Family Internet Service Support$5,118
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$117,754
Fundraising Direct Expenses$48,432
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Spring Event$70,365$70,365$19,100$51,265
Golf Tourney$38,681$38,681$25,937$12,744
Total Events$117,754$117,754$48,432$69,322
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The IRS Form 990 is presented to the officers for approval and signed by the Board Chair.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The Organization educates The Board on the definition of conflicts of interest on an annual basis. All Board members sign an affidavit that they will disclose all conflicts of interest.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Executive Directors compensation is reviewed by The Board and Officers annually before renewal of the employment contract.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation is reviewed by The Board and officers annually before renewal of the employment contract.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn
EIN
20-4840080
Address
10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Doing Business As
Bright Minds Foundation

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Terry
Title
Chair
Phone
4103138992
Signed
2025-04-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jennifer Van Kirk
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
21
Independent Board Members
21
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Teacher Support & Development:Bright Minds Classroom Grants help educators pilot innovative instructional projects that support student success, enrich teaching practices, strengthen school communities, and pilot important projects that can be considered for broader implementation. Since 2009, Bright Minds has awarded $247,046 in grants to 173 educators. Bright Minds administers Teacher Externships, which provide summer workplace learning opportunities that strengthen teaching relevance and educator retention. During the first 3 years of the program, 15 externs were hosted by 9 area employers.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Student Scholarships:Bright Minds administers memorial and honorary post-secondary scholarships that help make college more accessible for graduates. Since 2015, Bright Minds has administered 17 scholarship funds and awarded 98 students $137,123 in scholarships. Since 2019, Bright Minds has also helped HCPSS students earn college credits and explore career options through the JumpStart dual enrollment program by providing books/course fee scholarships for students eligible for Free and Reduced Meals. In total, Bright Minds provided 623 HCPSS students with $116,756 in JumpStart scholarships.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Early Childhood Literacy:Only 54% of Howard County children demonstrated kindergarten readiness in 2023 (MD Dept. of Ed.) and delays in the early years of education are difficult to overcome. Bright Minds is the local affiliate for Dolly Partons nationally-recognized Imagination Library. Our Read With Me-Howard County program sends participating children an age-appropriate book each month from birth through age five. The program builds emergent literacy skills, inspires a love of reading, encourages parent-child interaction, and prepares children for kindergarten. More than 3,970 county children received 69,808 books thus far.
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