Civic Intelligence

A Brighter Way

EIN 81-1186430 • 501(c)3 • Ypsilanti, MI

Profile

ABW helps formerly incarcerated individuals living in Washtenaw County to build stable, successful, and fulfilling lives. We support these returned citizens by forging strong relationships with our mentoring teams, community resources, and committed advocates. The benefits are a richer community, reduced recidivism, and increased public safety.

124 Pearl Street STE 304Ypsilanti, MI 48197

abrighterway.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

57th percentile

7.8%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$51,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 52.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

73%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,308,797

Up $552,285 (+73%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$584,166

Up $490,597 (+524%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$724,631

Up $61,688 (+9.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Down

$791,563

Down $222,157 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$729,875

Up $178,848 (+32%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$61,688

Down $401,005 (-87%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $59,202Liabilities 2020: $19,000Net Assets 2020: $40,2022020Assets 2021: $37,236Liabilities 2021: $24,000Net Assets 2021: $13,2362021Assets 2022: $106,716Liabilities 2022: $38,466Net Assets 2022: $68,2502022Assets 2023: $756,512Liabilities 2023: $93,569Net Assets 2023: $662,9432023Assets 2024: $1,308,797Liabilities 2024: $584,166Net Assets 2024: $724,6312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,308,797
Liabilities$584,166
Net Assets$724,631
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $97,441Expenses 2020: $74,568Net Income 2020: $22,8732020Revenue 2021: $96,404Expenses 2021: $123,370Net Income 2021: -$26,9662021Revenue 2022: $249,447Expenses 2022: $199,398Net Income 2022: $50,0492022Revenue 2023: $1,013,720Expenses 2023: $551,027Net Income 2023: $462,6932023Revenue 2024: $791,563Expenses 2024: $729,875Net Income 2024: $61,6882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$791,563
Expenses$729,875
Net Income$61,688
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,308,797
Liabilities
$584,166
Net assets
$724,631
Revenue
$791,563
Expenses
$729,875
Net income
$61,688
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.58$0.72$0.79$0.73$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.09$0.66$1.01$0.55$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.04$0.07$0.25$0.20$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.02$0.01$0.10$0.12$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.02$0.04$0.10$0.07$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$795,938
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

ABW helps formerly incarcerated individuals living in Washtenaw County to build stable, successful, and fulfilling lives. We support these returned citizens by forging strong relationships with our mentoring teams, community resources, and committed advocates. The benefits are a richer community, reduced recidivism, and increased public safety.

A Brighter Way ABW helps formerly incarcerated individuals make a successful return to society. Our primary activities to achieve this are mentoring programs, advocacy, and direct support for basic needs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$455,713-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$263,448$450,331▲ $186,883
Pledges and Grants Receivable$431,296$277,694▼ $153,602
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,623$38,469▲ $23,846
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,000-
Accounts Receivable$775$2,760▲ $1,985
Total Assets$756,512$1,308,797▲ $552,285
Other Assets Total$46,370$79,830▲ $33,460
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$431,728-
Other Liabilities$46,370$87,950▲ $41,580
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$28,199$45,488▲ $17,289
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$19,000$19,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$93,569$584,166▲ $490,597
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$166,838$446,907▲ $280,069
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$496,105$277,724▼ $218,381
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$662,943$724,631▲ $61,688
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$756,512$1,308,797▲ $552,285

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$396,713$1,206$397,919
Land$59,000-$59,000
Other Assets Org$79,830--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Adam GrantExecutive DirectorFT$68,788$13,309$82,097
Jeanne RossBoard Member and Development DirectorPT$31,200$546$31,746

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Al NewmanPresident
Bonnie BillupsBoard Member
Cynthia HarrisonBoard Member
Glynis AndersonBoard Member
Larry O'ConnellBoard Member
Leroy HarrisBoard Member
Kimberly ThomasBoard Member until November 2024
Mary KingSecretary
Joe ThomasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$585,610
Program Service Revenue
$195,593
Investment Income
$4,830
Other Revenue
$5,530
All Other Contributions
$346,797
Change in Net Assets
$61,688

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$791,563
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$791,563
Total Revenue per Form 990
$791,563
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$450,247
Other Expenses$260,620
Total Fundraising Expense$21,288
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$19,008
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$256,963$15,973-$272,936
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,341$25,943$14,559$113,843
Fees for Services Other$58,687$5,760-$64,447
Occupancy$48,235$6,780$1,190$56,205
Fees for Services Accounting-$48,106-$48,106
Other Employee Benefits$22,875$12,945-$35,820
Payroll Taxes$23,777$2,898$973$27,648
All Other Expenses$7,230$16,490$234$23,954
Travel$11,523$2,305$1,536$15,364
Office Expenses$6,299$8,513$469$15,281
Grants to Domestic Individuals$14,008--$14,008
Advertising$9,671$2,086$681$12,438
Information Technology$759$6,023$1,540$8,322
Insurance$6,126$1,939-$8,065
Conferences and Meetings$2,161$3,981$106$6,248
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,000--$5,000
Depreciation Depletion$1,206--$1,206
Interest-$984-$984
Total Functional Expenses$547,861$160,726$21,288$729,875

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$729,875
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$729,875
Total Expenses per Form 990$729,875
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,375
Fundraising Gross Income$4,375
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fall Feast$54,950$4,375$1,381$2,994
Total Events$54,950$4,375$4,375-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$79,950
Operating lease liability$8,000
Refundable security deposits-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
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 B, Line 11B

“The Finance Committee had a chance to review the completed Form 990 prior to filing.”

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

“Each director and key staff are required to make annual disclosures and are asked to inform the Board if any conflicts arise during the year.”

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

“The Executive Directors compensation was determined by referencing publicly available sources and relying on discussions with staff of other local non-profits.”

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
A Brighter Way
EIN
81-1186430
Phone
7348963770
Address
124 Pearl Street STE 304, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Thomas
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7348963770
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Thomas
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Bennett & Associates CPAs PLLC
Address
100 Huronview Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Preparer
James H Bennett CPA
Phone
7346228015
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