Civic Intelligence

Brighter Journeys

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-2026472

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

Organization ProfileBRIGHTERJOURNEYS.NET
150 Mundy StWilkesbarre, PA 18702

(570) 814-6606

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$32,500

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

94th percentile

146%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$92,876

Up $55,089 (+146%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$92,876

Up $55,089 (+146%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$178,611

Up $43,401 (+32%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$123,522

Down $83,660 (-40%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$55,089

Up $127,061 (+177%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$92,876
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$92,876
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$178,611
Expenses$123,522
Net Income$55,089
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$209,432
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$37,787$92,876▲ $55,089
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$37,787$92,876▲ $55,089
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$37,787$92,876▲ $55,089
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$37,787$92,876▲ $55,089
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$37,787$92,876▲ $55,089
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Lisa UrbanskiPresident$32,500$32,500
Kathleen BufalinoSecretary$20,000$20,000

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$146,107
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$32,504
All Other Contributions
$146,107
Change in Net Assets
$55,089
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$56,953
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$50,443
Other Expenses$9,876
Professional Fundraising Fees$6,250
Total Fundraising Expense$6,250

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$52,500-$52,500
Grants to Domestic Individuals$50,443--$50,443
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$6,250$6,250
Payroll Taxes-$4,453-$4,453
Insurance-$1,929-$1,929
Office Expenses-$1,451-$1,451
Information Technology-$1,364-$1,364
Fees for Services Accounting-$960-$960
Other Expenses-$325-$325
All Other Expenses-$289-$289
Travel-$258-$258
Total Functional Expenses$50,443$66,829$6,250$123,522
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$63,325
Fundraising Direct Expenses$30,821
Professional Fundraising Fees$6,250

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Direct Mailing Fund Raiser$53,895$53,895$23,112$30,783
Easter Egg Hunt$9,430$9,430$7,709$1,721
Total Events$63,325$63,325$30,821$32,504
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
5708146606
Address
150 MUNDY ST, WILKESBARRE, PA 18702

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Urbanski
Title
President
Phone
5708146606
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa Urbanski
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Snyder & Clemente
Address
575 PIERCE STREET SUITE 400, KINGSTON, PA 18704
Preparer
Stephen Clemente
Phone
5702886464
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$92,876
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$92,876
Revenue
$178,611
Expenses
$123,522
Net income
$55,089
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