Civic Intelligence

Bright Light Projects

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-1966572

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Feb 06, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.BRIGHTLIGHTPROJECTS.ORG
9950 Westpark Dr Suite 124Houston, TX 77063

(281) 728-4374

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2021

Net Margin

49th percentile

7.6%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$1

Down $10,738 (-100%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$5,215

Up $5,215 from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $10,739 (-100%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Down

$68,917

Down $38,079 (-36%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$63,702

Down $33,286 (-34%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$5,215

Down $4,793 (-48%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $5,715Liabilities 2019: $5,715Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $10,739Liabilities 2020: $10,739Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $1Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5,2152021Assets 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,0722023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $84,4202024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,215
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2016: $50Expenses 2016: $4,501Net Income 2016: -$4,4512016Revenue 2017: $34,594Expenses 2017: $38,856Net Income 2017: -$4,2622017Revenue 2018: $26,921Expenses 2018: $25,687Net Income 2018: $1,2342018Revenue 2019: $27,8902019Revenue 2020: $106,996Expenses 2020: $96,988Net Income 2020: $10,0082020Revenue 2021: $68,917Expenses 2021: $63,702Net Income 2021: $5,2152021Revenue 2022: $71,929Expenses 2022: $82,284Net Income 2022: -$10,3552022Revenue 2023: $81,551Expenses 2023: $74,479Net Income 2023: $7,0722023Revenue 2024: $84,4202024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$68,917
Expenses$63,702
Net Income$5,215
Open 2021 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Feb 6, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$68,917
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Rebuilding broken communities through self relianc

Rebuilding broken communities to self reliance

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Admin and other support activities-$47,504
MDG & GSR and other Program Support Activities Adolescent Youth leadershup and mentorship-$13,460
LearnTeachSDGs Inoitiative-$4,489
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
FRANCIS KILAGHAN BONGHANExecutive DirectorPT$0--
TANIFUM ERICFundraising Chair-$0--
MARVIN GOBINAChief Operating Officer-$0--
MARCIENNE HEMABOUCommunity Resource-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Light Projects
EIN
81-1966572
Phone
2817284374
Address
9950 WESTPARK DR SUITE 124, HOUSTON, TX 77063

Signing Officer

Name
Francis K Bonghan
Title
Managing Director
Phone
2817284374
Signed
2023-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Novelty Tax & Accounting LLC
Address
9950 WESTPARK DR SUITE 124, HOUSTON, TX 77063
Preparer
Frank Bobghan
Phone
2817284374
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

“Description: TAX FILING AND BOOK KEEPING Amount: 1820”

Part I, line 16

“Description: 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL ANNUAL SUPPLIES Amount: 3069”

Part I, line 16

“Description: GSR VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND PRACTICALS Amount: 6100”

Part I, line 16

“Description: MDG SCHOOL FEES BECE REGISTRATION Amount: 2557”

Part I, line 16

“Description: IWD 2021 SUPPORT Amount: 380”

Part I, line 16

“Description: GRADUATION FEES KTC WATERLOO Amount: 665”

Part I, line 16

“Description: PARTNER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES Amount: 220”

Part I, line 16

“Description: ADOLESCENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP Amount: 1180”

Part I, line 16

“Description: JUI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FEES Amount: 1478”

Part I, line 16

“Description: TRAVEL Amount: 3464”

Part I, line 16

“Description: TRANSPORATATION EXPENSE Amount: 825”

Part I, line 16

“Description: 2021 SLOIC GRADUATION Amount: 1635”

Part I, line 16

“Description: GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION RENEWALS Amount: 366”

Part I, line 16

“Description: UTILITOES Amount: 2874”

Raw XML Appendix149 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0FRANCIS BONGHAN
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02817284374
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt09950 WESTPARK DR SUITE 124
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0HOUSTON
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd077063
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt010739
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt067917
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt05215
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt04800
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt010739
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt068917
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt01000
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt05215
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt018380
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt020
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt12
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt22
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt31
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0FRANCIS KILAGHAN BONGHAN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1TANIFUM ERIC
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2MARVIN GOBINA
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3MARCIENNE HEMABOU
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1FUNDRAISING CHAIR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3COMMUNITY RESOURCE
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt026633
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0REBUILDING BROKEN COMMUNITIES TO SELF RELIANCE
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt02189
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0MDG & GSR and other Program Support Activities Adolescent Youth leadershup and mentorship
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1LearnTeachSDGs Inoitiative
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt2Admin and other support activities
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt013460
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt14489
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt247504
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt011700
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt010739
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt063702
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt065453
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt068917
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt068917
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt068917
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct01
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt068917
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt068917
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt068917
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt068917
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Description: TAX FILING AND BOOK KEEPING Amount: 1820
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Description: 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL ANNUAL SUPPLIES Amount: 3069
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Description: GSR VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND PRACTICALS Amount: 6100
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Description: MDG SCHOOL FEES BECE REGISTRATION Amount: 2557
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Description: IWD 2021 SUPPORT Amount: 380
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Description: GRADUATION FEES KTC WATERLOO Amount: 665
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Description: PARTNER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES Amount: 220
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Description: ADOLESCENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP Amount: 1180
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Description: JUI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FEES Amount: 1478
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Description: TRAVEL Amount: 3464
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Description: TRANSPORATATION EXPENSE Amount: 825
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Description: 2021 SLOIC GRADUATION Amount: 1635
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Description: GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION RENEWALS Amount: 366
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Description: UTILITOES Amount: 2874
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Part I, line 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc13Part I, line 16
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02023-04-26 12:10:37Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0false
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0FRANCIS K BONGHAN
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0MANAGING DIRECTOR
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum02817284374
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02023-02-06
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BRIGHT LIGHT PROJECTS
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0BRIG
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0811966572
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum02817284374
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt09950 WESTPARK DR SUITE 124
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0HOUSTON
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd077063
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0331190081
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0NOVELTY TAX & ACCOUNTING LLC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt09950 WESTPARK DR SUITE 124
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0HOUSTON
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd077063
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum02817284374
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02022-05-09
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0FRANK BOBGHAN
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02023-04-18T20:20:31-05:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm0FRANCIS
ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm0BONGHAN
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02021-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02021-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02021

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,215
Revenue
$68,917
Expenses
$63,702
Net income
$5,215
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.84$0.84
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.07$0.82$0.74$0.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.82$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.69$0.64$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.11$0.00$1.07$0.97$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.06$0.00$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.26$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.39$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.04