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Global Brightlight Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-2496331

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2018

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718 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001-3782

(202) 350-1915

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

8th percentile

-49%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$81,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 51.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-54%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$69,553

Down $80,703 (-54%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$66,312

Down $76,440 (-54%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$3,241

Down $4,263 (-57%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$155,930

Down $39,384 (-20%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$232,370

Down $158,778 (-41%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$76,440

Up $119,394 (+61%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $239,640Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $239,6402011Assets 2012: $171,556Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $171,5562012Assets 2013: $440,268Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $440,2682013Assets 2014: $358,573Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $358,5732014Assets 2015: $321,264Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $321,2642015Assets 2016: $150,256Liabilities 2016: $7,504Net Assets 2016: $142,7522016Assets 2017: $69,553Liabilities 2017: $3,241Net Assets 2017: $66,3122017Assets 2018: $27,153Liabilities 2018: $1,391Net Assets 2018: $25,7622018

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2017

Assets$69,553
Liabilities$3,241
Net Assets$66,312

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $245,016Expenses 2011: $5,376Net Income 2011: $239,6402011Expenses 2012: $323,8052012Revenue 2013: $704,462Expenses 2013: $474,017Net Income 2013: $230,4452013Revenue 2014: $621,405Expenses 2014: $703,100Net Income 2014: -$81,6952014Revenue 2015: $155,983Expenses 2015: $191,192Net Income 2015: -$35,2092015Revenue 2016: $195,314Expenses 2016: $391,148Net Income 2016: -$195,8342016Revenue 2017: $155,930Expenses 2017: $232,370Net Income 2017: -$76,4402017Revenue 2018: $167,043Expenses 2018: $207,593Net Income 2018: -$40,5502018

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$155,930
Expenses$232,370
Net Income-$76,440
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$155,930
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Foundation's overarching goal is the provision of safe, affordable, and renewable energy solutions to individuals in emerging and third world countries who currently lack access to electricity and power.

The global brightlight foundation provides access to affordable, practical solar energy solutions to those who need it most.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$126,895$56,206▼ $70,689
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$18,733$12,347▼ $6,386
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,628--
Total Assets$150,256$69,553▼ $80,703
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,504$3,241▼ $4,263
Total Liabilities$7,504$3,241▼ $4,263
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$142,752$66,312▼ $76,440
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,752$66,312▼ $76,440
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$150,256$69,553▼ $80,703

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,347$6,808$19,155
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Benjamin BunkerChief Executive OfficerFT$81,000$81,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim RogersChairman
David ShaneDirector
Jeanne ReisingerDirector
Joe HaleDirector
John StowellDirector
Kerry ClarkDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$155,930
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$155,930
Change in Net Assets
$-76,440
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$91,188
Other Expenses$76,238
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$57,709
Total Fundraising Expense$40,626
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,235

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,704$5,060$23,236$81,000
Foreign Grants$57,709--$57,709
Information Technology$13,202$905$1,992$16,099
Travel$13,585$146-$13,731
Payroll Taxes$6,629$636$2,923$10,188
Advertising$6,824$1,069$1,224$9,117
Other Expenses$5,696$1,539$1,137$8,372
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,389-$7,389
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$7,235$7,235
Office Expenses$3,947$1,395$1,312$6,654
Depreciation Depletion$6,217$42$127$6,386
Occupancy$3,364$480$1,440$5,284
Insurance-$3,206-$3,206
Total Functional Expenses$169,877$21,867$40,626$232,370
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$57,709

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
Central America and the CaribbeanGrants to Recipients Located in RegionSolar Lantern Inventory Purchase and Distribution00$39,690
South AmericaGrants to Recipients Located in RegionSolar Lantern Inventory Purchase and Distribution00$18,019
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$7,235
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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 A, Line 2

Jim rogers, joe hale, and john stowell have a business relationship.

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

The prepared form 990 is reviewed by the chief executive officer and other members of the governing body are requested to review the return before it is filed with the irs.

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

The organization's directors, officers, and employees carry out their respective duties in a fashion that avoids actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. The organization's directors, officers, and employees have the continuing affirmative duty to report any personal ownership, interest, or other relationship that might affect their ability to exercise impartial, ethical, and business-based judgements in fulfilling their responsibilities to the organization. Any partnership or relationship with a person or entity must be discussed with the group before talks can commence. The organization analyzes the relationship characteristics to see if there will be any conflicts of interest and terminates the talks if anyone has reservations regarding the potential relationship.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The directors determined the chief executive officer's compensation using data on compensation paid by comparable organizations for similar services considering the chief executive officer's experience, responsibilities, and time required. The organization contemporaneously documents the deliberations and decisions regarding the chief executive officer's compensation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Global Brightlight Foundation Inc
EIN
45-2496331
Phone
2023501915
Address
718 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-3782

Signing Officer

Name
Benjamin Bunker
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
2023501915
Signed
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Benjamin Bunker
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE GRANTS FROM GLOBAL BRIGHLIGHT FOUNDATION ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS. RECORDS ARE ALSO KEPT OF ALL GRANTS MADE AND ANY REPAYMENTS MADE BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION (IF THE GRANT WAS REFUNDABLE IN NATURE).
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