Civic Intelligence

Brink Literacy Project

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 45-2793438

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 07, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.BRINKLIT.ORG
13999 County Road 102Elbert, CO 80106

(970) 673-7687

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$111,974

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

103%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$1,221,230

Up $402,736 (+49%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$886,518

Up $393,219 (+80%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$334,712

Up $9,517 (+2.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,325,202

Up $671,281 (+103%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$927,213

Up $303,591 (+49%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$397,989

Up $367,690 (+1214%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $3,108Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $18,234Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $38,460Net Assets 2016: $38,4602016Assets 2017: $13,163Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $4,472Net Assets 2018: $4,4722018Assets 2019: $7,923Net Assets 2019: $7,9232019Assets 2020: $85,635Net Assets 2020: $85,6352020Assets 2021: $772,794Liabilities 2021: $74,900Net Assets 2021: $697,8942021Assets 2022: $622,753Liabilities 2022: $311,057Net Assets 2022: $311,6962022Assets 2023: $818,494Liabilities 2023: $325,195Net Assets 2023: $493,2992023Assets 2024: $1,221,230Liabilities 2024: $334,712Net Assets 2024: $886,5182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,221,230
Liabilities$334,712
Net Assets$886,518
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $52,871Expenses 2014: $50,177Net Income 2014: $2,6942014Revenue 2015: $91,976Expenses 2015: $76,850Net Income 2015: $15,1262015Revenue 2016: $105,543Expenses 2016: $85,317Net Income 2016: $20,2262016Revenue 2017: $87,516Expenses 2017: $112,813Net Income 2017: -$25,2972017Revenue 2018: $133,677Expenses 2018: $142,368Net Income 2018: -$8,6912018Revenue 2019: $161,720Expenses 2019: $158,269Net Income 2019: $3,4512019Revenue 2020: $187,116Expenses 2020: $109,404Net Income 2020: $77,7122020Revenue 2021: $747,243Expenses 2021: $138,303Net Income 2021: $608,9402021Revenue 2022: $143,871Expenses 2022: $507,973Net Income 2022: -$364,1022022Revenue 2023: $653,921Expenses 2023: $623,622Net Income 2023: $30,2992023Revenue 2024: $1,325,202Expenses 2024: $927,213Net Income 2024: $397,9892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,325,202
Expenses$927,213
Net Income$397,989
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,325,202
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Not for profit literary publisher commuinty center & educaional resource

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$503,602$495,166▼ $8,436
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$137,753$410,079▲ $272,326
Accounts Receivable$77,792$211,853▲ $134,061
Inventories for Sale or Use$99,347$99,323▼ $24
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,809-
Total Assets$818,494$1,221,230▲ $402,736
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$317,920$320,406▲ $2,486
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,275$14,306▲ $7,031
Total Liabilities$325,195$334,712▲ $9,517
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$493,299$886,518▲ $393,219
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$493,299$886,518▲ $393,219
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$818,494$1,221,230▲ $402,736

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$495,166--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Danielle HedlundCEOFT$111,974$111,974
Helen MaimarisChief of StaffPT$64,408$64,408

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ian LeprinoBoard Member
Jennifer HillBoard Member
Jon SchindehetteBoard Member
Suzanne HickoxBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,190,198
Program Service Revenue
$88,545
Investment Income
$46,459
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$397,989
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$555,759
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$371,454
Total Fundraising Expense$40,787
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$181,946$7,542$20,517$210,005
Fees for Services Other$111,903$10,121$6,638$128,662
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$100,777$5,598$5,598$111,973
Fees for Services Legal$35,942$1,997$1,997$39,936
Payroll Taxes$32,258$2,824$2,557$37,639
Information Technology$32,246$1,438$571$34,255
Other Expenses$30,380$1,880$12$32,272
Fees for Services Accounting$20,213$1,123$1,123$22,459
Interest-$16,991-$16,991
Other Employee Benefits$10,208$640$989$11,837
Insurance$2,827$7,286$225$10,338
Conferences and Meetings$2,883$142-$3,025
Office Expenses$1,200$968$59$2,227
Total Functional Expenses$826,424$60,002$40,787$927,213
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$8,916

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
Europe including Iceland and GreenlandProgram servicesPaused due to Covid--$8,916
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
Reason Legal LLCFiance of Dani HedlundProvides discounted legal servicesNo-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Loan$310,600
Payroll Liab$9,806
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
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

Governance Explanations

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

“In 2024, Brink undertook a review and update of its bylaws, via help from its legal counsel, as the first in-depth review since creation of the nonprofit. The updated version has been reviewed by the board and adopted in October 2024.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The board of directors review form 990 prior to filing”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy is reviewed and discussed at meetings as applicable”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brink Literacy Project
EIN
45-2793438
In Care Of
% DANIELLE HEDLUND
Phone
9706737687
Address
13999 COUNTY ROAD 102, Elbert, CO 80106

Signing Officer

Name
Danielle Hedlund
Title
CEO
Phone
7208846220
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
7
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
The Minerva Group
Address
14501 W Amherst Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
Preparer
Karyn Cartlidge
Phone
3032187887
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“Literary Tarot has always been a program with its focus on increasing reader engagement, promoting literature, and creating community. However, because we also use this program as a way of fundraising, our previous accountant logged this incorrectly. Weve corrected this error for 2022.”

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“This adjustment reflects the exclusion of in-kind contributions and related expensessuch as donated services and use of facilitieswhich are recognized in the organizations accounting records in accordance with GAAP, but are not reported as revenue or expense on the Form 990 pursuant to IRS instructions.”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“List of other fees for services (line 11g)contractor expensesprogram service management & general fundraising$111,903 $10,121 $6,638”

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

“Our nonprofits mission is: Brink Literacy Project harnesses storytelling as a powerful tool to change the lives of people living on the brink. With a holistic approach to healing, we simultaneously tackle the personal and external barriers that hold our communities back. By helping people rewrite negative personal narratives, find their passions and purpose, and connect to one another, Brink strives for a world where all peopleregardless of backgroundhave the drive and resilience to thrive.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The Frames Comic Program is a co-created, co-facilitated, creative course that utilizes therapeutic practices and the power of storytelling to help students discover their passion, purpose, and power. This multi-module program helps our students dig into creative expression, gain vital mental health and mindfulness tools, and build essential personal resilience, communication tools, and community connection. Students develop their own graphic memoirs, all the while actively engaging in group therapeutic sessions, exploring past decisions in their lives in a safe and supportive space, and creating and mentally solidifying a positive vision and pathway for their future.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0F(r)iction in the Classroom is an innovative, co-created, choose-your-own-adventure style curriculum designed to help students discover their passion, purpose, and power. The program is taught in partnership with middle- and high-school teachers, librarians, and after-school program providers. Students have the option to collaborate with F(r)iction editors and publish their creative work with Brink and in doing so improve their resumes, receive guidance for writing in higher education, and learn to articulate their passion powerfully and effectiveyl while building a pathway to achieve their goals and aspirations.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0The Literary Tarot engages people with literary classics and encourages community connection and dialogue through the intersection of tarot, art, and reading. Brink pulled together an all-star team of 78 beloved authors including Margaret Atwood, Stephen Fry, Roxane Gay, Patrick Rothfuss, and Celeste Ng who each paired one literary work with a card in the tarot deck. As with all of Brinks projects, 100% of the proceeds go directly to our nonprofit mission to change the world through storytelling.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0In 2024, Brink undertook a review and update of its bylaws, via help from its legal counsel, as the first in-depth review since creation of the nonprofit. The updated version has been reviewed by the board and adopted in October 2024.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED AT MEETINGS AS APPLICABLE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Literary Tarot has always been a program with its focus on increasing reader engagement, promoting literature, and creating community. However, because we also use this program as a way of fundraising, our previous accountant logged this incorrectly. Weve corrected this error for 2022.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5This adjustment reflects the exclusion of in-kind contributions and related expensessuch as donated services and use of facilitieswhich are recognized in the organizations accounting records in accordance with GAAP, but are not reported as revenue or expense on the Form 990 pursuant to IRS instructions.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6LIST OF OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES (LINE 11G)CONTRACTOR EXPENSESPROGRAM SERVICE MANAGEMENT & GENERAL FUNDRAISING$111,903 $10,121 $6,638
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Our nonprofits mission is: Brink Literacy Project harnesses storytelling as a powerful tool to change the lives of people living on the brink. With a holistic approach to healing, we simultaneously tackle the personal and external barriers that hold our communities back. By helping people rewrite negative personal narratives, find their passions and purpose, and connect to one another, Brink strives for a world where all peopleregardless of backgroundhave the drive and resilience to thrive.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,221,230
Liabilities
$334,712
Net assets
$886,518
Revenue
$1,325,202
Expenses
$927,213
Net income
$397,989
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.33$0.89$1.33$0.93$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.33$0.49$0.65$0.62$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.31$0.31$0.14$0.51$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.07$0.70$0.75$0.14$0.61
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.09$0.19$0.11$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.16$0.16$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.14$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.09$0.11$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.11$0.09$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.09$0.08$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.00