Civic Intelligence

Bright Light Volunteers International

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-3545935

Jun 01, 2015 to May 31, 2016 • Filed on May 18, 2016

Organization ProfileBRIGHTLIGHTVOLUNTEERS.ORG
9540 Garland RoadDallas, TX 75218

(214) 697-1818

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

3.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

25th percentile

-8.4%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$5,000

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

$2,380

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Net Assets

-$6,058

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Liabilities

$8,438

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

$81,622

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$88,500

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$6,878

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2016: $2,380Liabilities 2016: $8,438Net Assets 2016: -$6,0582016Assets 2017: $66,525Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $66,5252017Assets 2018: $45,577Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $45,5772018Assets 2019: $51,018Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $51,0182019Assets 2020: $81,402Net Assets 2020: $81,4022020Assets 2021: $49,556Liabilities 2021: $66,983Net Assets 2021: -$17,4272021Assets 2024: $29,900Liabilities 2024: $65,602Net Assets 2024: -$35,7022024Assets 2025: $37,339Liabilities 2025: $63,715Net Assets 2025: -$26,3762025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,380
Liabilities$8,438
Net Assets-$6,058
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2016: $81,622Expenses 2016: $88,500Net Income 2016: -$6,8782016Revenue 2017: $387,949Expenses 2017: $315,366Net Income 2017: $72,5832017Revenue 2018: $235,510Expenses 2018: $256,458Net Income 2018: -$20,9482018Revenue 2019: $260,171Expenses 2019: $254,730Net Income 2019: $5,4412019Revenue 2020: $122,471Expenses 2020: $92,087Net Income 2020: $30,3842020Revenue 2021: $5,550Expenses 2021: $25,986Net Income 2021: -$20,4362021Revenue 2024: $26,073Expenses 2024: $63,777Net Income 2024: -$37,7042024Revenue 2025: $67,104Expenses 2025: $57,778Net Income 2025: $9,3262025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$81,622
Expenses$88,500
Net Income-$6,878
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016
Signed
May 18, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$81,622
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Bright Light Volunteers is to make the world a brighter place by providing educational service opportunities that foster the development of global leaders and citizens.

Promote international culture & service

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FACILITATES CROSS CULTURAL EXPERIENCES BETWEEN VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND HOST COMMUNITIES PROMOTES INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING-$88,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MARGARET C MCMILLANDirectorFT$5,000-$5,000
MARY BOOTH BOOTHBoard Member-$657-$657
AMY BESNARDBoard Member-$0--
MARC GREENBERGBoard Member-$0--
CHRISTOPHER JENNINGSBoard Member-$0--
DOUG APPLEDOORNBoard Member-$0--
STACIE FREEMANBoard Member-$0--
MELISSA PORTERBoard Member-$0--
TIM CAREYBoard Member-$0--
PAUL GOREBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Light Volunteers International
EIN
46-3545935
Address
9540 GARLAND ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75218

Signing Officer

Name
Margaret C Mcmillan
Title
Director
Signed
2016-05-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Rainey Royals and Willis Pllc
Address
6500 E MOCKINGBIRD LN STE 270, DALLAS, TX 75214-2485
Preparer
Dixie M Royals
Phone
9729609010
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

“Description amountmisc revenue 500”

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description amountbank fees and interest 384business licenses and registration 1,143insurance 1,303marketing and public relations 26,154membership dues 195photo contest scholarship 2,019other expenses 319program expenses 42,948travel and meetings 4,003web site expenses 4,037payroll taxes 272”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category beginning of year end of yearcredit card payable 104 8,438”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,380
Liabilities
$8,438
Net assets
-$6,058
Revenue
$81,622
Expenses
$88,500
Net income
-$6,878
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.64$0.26$0.67$0.58$0.09
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.66$0.36$0.26$0.64$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.67$0.17$0.06$0.26$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.81$1.22$0.92$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$2.60$2.55$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$2.36$2.56$0.21
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$3.88$3.15$0.73
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.08$0.06$0.82$0.89$0.07