Civic Intelligence

Brighter Journeys

EIN 81-2026472 • 501(c)3 • Wilkesbarre, PA

Profile

To create a support system for fellow parents of children with special needs and to provide necessary items to families who can't afford them and establish a network of people who can share information.

150 Mundy StWilkesbarre, PA 18702

brighterjourneys.net

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

70th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$104,042

Up $11,166 (+12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$104,042

Up $11,166 (+12%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Down

$154,934

Down $23,677 (-13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$143,768

Up $20,246 (+16%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$11,166

Down $43,923 (-80%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2016: $31,310Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $31,3102016Assets 2017: $71,537Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $71,5372017Assets 2018: $74,493Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $74,4932018Assets 2019: $62,003Liabilities 2019: $399Net Assets 2019: $61,6042019Assets 2020: $84,857Liabilities 2020: $263Net Assets 2020: $84,5942020Assets 2021: $109,759Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $109,7592021Assets 2022: $37,787Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $37,7872022Assets 2023: $92,876Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $92,8762023Assets 2024: $104,042Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $104,0422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$104,042
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$104,042
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2016: $36,570Expenses 2016: $5,260Net Income 2016: $31,3102016Revenue 2017: $67,604Expenses 2017: $27,377Net Income 2017: $40,2272017Revenue 2018: $30,470Expenses 2018: $27,514Net Income 2018: $2,9562018Revenue 2019: $37,780Expenses 2019: $50,669Net Income 2019: -$12,8892019Revenue 2020: $55,807Expenses 2020: $32,817Net Income 2020: $22,9902020Revenue 2021: $126,285Expenses 2021: $101,120Net Income 2021: $25,1652021Revenue 2022: $135,210Expenses 2022: $207,182Net Income 2022: -$71,9722022Revenue 2023: $178,611Expenses 2023: $123,522Net Income 2023: $55,0892023Revenue 2024: $154,934Expenses 2024: $143,768Net Income 2024: $11,1662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$154,934
Expenses$143,768
Net Income$11,166
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$104,042
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$104,042
Revenue
$154,934
Expenses
$143,768
Net income
$11,166
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.04$1.55$1.44$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.00$0.93$1.79$1.24$0.55
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.35$2.07$0.72
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$1.26$1.01$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$0.56$0.33$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.38$0.51$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.30$0.28$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.68$0.27$0.40
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.37$0.05$0.31
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$205,512
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support system for children with special needs

Support system for disabled children with special needs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,876$104,042▲ $11,166
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$92,876$104,042▲ $11,166
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$92,876$104,042▲ $11,166
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$92,876$104,042▲ $11,166
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$92,876$104,042▲ $11,166
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Lisa UrbanskiPresident$32,500$32,500
Kathleen BufalinoSecretary$22,500$22,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Diane OrloskiDirector
Donna ConneryDirector
Dr Azra SehicDirector
Jane BrennanDirector
John GrahamDirector
Karen GurnariDirector
MICHELLE O'BRIENDirector
Peggy LovecchioDirector
Sandra VaneskeDirector
Bernice SandoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$113,374
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$41,560
All Other Contributions
$113,374
Change in Net Assets
$11,166
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$71,704
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$58,454
Other Expenses$11,610
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,000
Total Fundraising Expense$2,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$66,000-$66,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$58,454--$58,454
Payroll Taxes-$5,704-$5,704
Insurance-$2,011-$2,011
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$2,000$2,000
Information Technology-$1,543-$1,543
Office Expenses-$1,046-$1,046
Fees for Services Accounting-$960-$960
Travel-$907-$907
Advertising-$689-$689
All Other Expenses-$560-$560
Other Expenses-$15-$15
Total Functional Expenses$58,454$83,314$2,000$143,768
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$92,138
Fundraising Direct Expenses$50,578
Professional Fundraising Fees$2,000

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Direct Mailing Fund Raiser$79,508$79,508$37,409$42,099
Easter Egg Hunt$12,630$12,630$13,169$-539
Total Events$92,138$92,138$50,578$41,560
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“A copy of the 990 is presented to the board members at a regularly scheduled meeting. Board members may review the return and make comments before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The form 990 and supporting documentation are available for public inspection at the organization offices during operating hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brighter Journeys
EIN
81-2026472
Phone
5708143729
Address
150 MUNDY ST, WILKESBARRE, PA 18702

Signing Officer

Name
Bernice Sando
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5708146606
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bernice Sando
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Snyder & Clemente
Address
575 PIERCE STREET SUITE 400, KINGSTON, PA 18704
Preparer
Stephen Clemente
Phone
5702886464
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