Civic Intelligence

Brighter Green Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 26-1380608

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 14, 2020

Organization ProfileBrightergreen.org
165 Court StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201-4345

(212) 414-2339

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

20th percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$45,000

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.7% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$186,380

Down $135,916 (-42%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$178,038

Down $142,962 (-45%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$8,342

Up $7,046 (+544%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$462,978

Down $76,545 (-14%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$579,440

Up $280,564 (+94%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$116,462

Down $357,109 (-148%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $17,970Liabilities 2010: $29,656Net Assets 2010: -$11,6862010Assets 2015: $21,917Liabilities 2015: $42,665Net Assets 2015: -$20,7482015Assets 2016: $234,076Liabilities 2016: $165,910Net Assets 2016: $68,1662016Assets 2017: $112,024Liabilities 2017: $31,670Net Assets 2017: $80,3542017Assets 2018: $322,296Liabilities 2018: $1,296Net Assets 2018: $321,0002018Assets 2019: $186,380Liabilities 2019: $8,342Net Assets 2019: $178,0382019Assets 2020: $254,235Liabilities 2020: $12,393Net Assets 2020: $241,8422020Assets 2021: $247,939Liabilities 2021: $1,281Net Assets 2021: $246,6582021Assets 2022: $420,933Liabilities 2022: $367Net Assets 2022: $420,5662022Assets 2024: $309,261Liabilities 2024: $1,003Net Assets 2024: $308,2582024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$186,380
Liabilities$8,342
Net Assets$178,038
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $58,298Expenses 2010: $58,571Net Income 2010: -$2732010Revenue 2015: $82,464Expenses 2015: $74,355Net Income 2015: $8,1092015Revenue 2016: $191,090Expenses 2016: $102,176Net Income 2016: $88,9142016Revenue 2017: $273,534Expenses 2017: $261,349Net Income 2017: $12,1852017Revenue 2018: $539,523Expenses 2018: $298,876Net Income 2018: $240,6472018Revenue 2019: $462,978Expenses 2019: $579,440Net Income 2019: -$116,4622019Revenue 2020: $497,317Expenses 2020: $429,528Net Income 2020: $67,7892020Revenue 2021: $577,456Expenses 2021: $576,420Net Income 2021: $1,0362021Revenue 2022: $497,100Expenses 2022: $322,825Net Income 2022: $174,2752022Revenue 2024: $599,375Expenses 2024: $569,367Net Income 2024: $30,0082024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$462,978
Expenses$579,440
Net Income-$116,462
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 14, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$462,978
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brighter Green is a public policy action tank that works to raise awareness of and encourage policy action

Brighter Green is a public policy action tank that works to raise awareness of and encourage policy action that span the environment, animals, and sustainability. Based in New York, Brighter Green works in the U.S. and internationally with a focus on the countries of the global South and a strong committment to ensuring and expanding equity and rights.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$286,977$177,911▼ $109,066
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,587$8,237▼ $350
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$232$232→ $0
Total Assets$295,796$186,380▼ $109,416
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,296$8,342▲ $7,046
Total Liabilities$1,296$8,342▲ $7,046
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$209,500$133,038▼ $76,462
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$85,000$45,000▼ $40,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$294,500$178,038▼ $116,462
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$295,796$186,380▼ $109,416

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,237$10,193$18,430
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mia S MacDonaldExec. Director, PresidentFT$45,000$45,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Davy DavidsonVice President
Eugene GolloglySecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$457,944
Program Service Revenue
$1,018
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$4,016
All Other Contributions
$457,944
Change in Net Assets
$-116,462
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$532,623
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$46,817
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$52,948$0$0$52,948
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,000$15,000$0$45,000
Information Technology$11,583$3,203$0$14,786
All Other Expenses$3,789$9,076$0$12,865
Office Expenses$0$6,808$0$6,808
Travel$6,505$0$0$6,505
Fees for Services Accounting$0$5,283$0$5,283
Other Expenses$5,000$0$0$5,000
Payroll Taxes$0$1,817$0$1,817
Depreciation Depletion$0$350$0$350
Total Functional Expenses$537,903$41,537$0$579,440
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
13
Spending
$204,039

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
East Asia and PacificProgram ServicesSustainable food education012$200,739
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesGlobal Climate Advocacy01$3,300
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Withholding tax payable$8,033
Credit Card Payable$309
Due to Affiliate$0
Loan Payable$0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brighter Green Inc
EIN
26-1380608
Phone
2124142339
Address
165 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-4345

Signing Officer

Name
Mia S MacDonald
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2124142339
Signed
2020-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mia S MacDonald
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Bernard Katz & Co PC
Address
1 Mayfair Rd/1Michael Frey Dr, Eastchester, NY 10709
Preparer
Bernard Katz
Phone
9147797555
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Each member of the board receives a copy of the Form 990 for review before it is filed and has an opportunity to ask accountants for clarification or further details for any section or question. Only after the review is completed is the Form 990 filed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board members sign the conflict of interest form annually and are asked to report or alert to any potential conflicts. None have been reported to date. If any were, that person would recuse themselves from any deliberations or decisions with regard to a transaction or agreement on a contract or business relationship. The Executive Director also seeks advice on potential areas of conflict of interest from the organization's accountants and lawyer. The organization recently adopted a sexual harassment policy.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Copies of these documents are available to the public upon request.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$186,380
Liabilities
$8,342
Net assets
$178,038
Revenue
$462,978
Expenses
$579,440
Net income
-$116,462
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.09$0.01$3.08$5.99$5.69$0.30
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.21$0.00$4.21$4.97$3.23$1.74
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.48$0.01$2.47$5.77$5.76$0.01
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.54$0.12$2.42$4.97$4.30$0.68
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.08$1.78$4.63$5.79$1.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.22$0.01$3.21$5.40$2.99$2.41
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.12$0.32$0.80$2.74$2.61$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$1.66$0.68$1.91$1.02$0.89
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.43$0.21$0.82$0.74$0.08
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.30$0.12$0.58$0.59$0.00