Civic Intelligence

Bright Beginnings

EIN 84-1382420 • 501(c)3 • Denver, CO

Profile

The mission of Bright by Three is to provide a bright beginning for all Colorado children by helping families support their children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development during the critical first three years of life.

PO Box 7038Denver, CO 80207

www.brightbythree.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

4th percentile

-77%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

0.3%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$3,284,299

Down $765,626 (-19%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$481,271

Up $174,870 (+57%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,803,028

Down $940,496 (-25%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,225,712

Up $4,131 (+0.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,166,208

Up $161,663 (+8.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$940,496

Down $157,532 (-20%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,267,498Liabilities 2010: $23,109Net Assets 2010: $1,244,3892010Assets 2011: $1,106,091Liabilities 2011: $18,447Net Assets 2011: $1,087,6442011Assets 2012: $1,507,819Liabilities 2012: $175,187Net Assets 2012: $1,332,6322012Assets 2013: $1,339,964Liabilities 2013: $150,334Net Assets 2013: $1,189,6302013Assets 2014: $1,599,519Liabilities 2014: $58,236Net Assets 2014: $1,541,2832014Assets 2015: $1,723,971Liabilities 2015: $106,323Net Assets 2015: $1,617,6482015Assets 2016: $1,899,607Liabilities 2016: $149,170Net Assets 2016: $1,750,4372016Assets 2017: $2,015,505Liabilities 2017: $272,922Net Assets 2017: $1,742,5832017Assets 2018: $3,165,843Liabilities 2018: $125,510Net Assets 2018: $3,040,3332018Assets 2019: $3,951,175Liabilities 2019: $199,573Net Assets 2019: $3,751,6022019Assets 2020: $4,546,075Liabilities 2020: $351,276Net Assets 2020: $4,194,7992020Assets 2021: $5,071,779Liabilities 2021: $430,437Net Assets 2021: $4,641,3422021Assets 2022: $4,887,777Liabilities 2022: $361,289Net Assets 2022: $4,526,4882022Assets 2023: $4,049,925Liabilities 2023: $306,401Net Assets 2023: $3,743,5242023Assets 2024: $3,284,299Liabilities 2024: $481,271Net Assets 2024: $2,803,0282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,284,299
Liabilities$481,271
Net Assets$2,803,028

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $842,776Expenses 2010: $968,719Net Income 2010: -$125,9432010Revenue 2011: $987,568Expenses 2011: $1,144,313Net Income 2011: -$156,7452011Revenue 2012: $1,175,522Expenses 2012: $930,534Net Income 2012: $244,9882012Revenue 2013: $834,272Expenses 2013: $977,274Net Income 2013: -$143,0022013Revenue 2014: $1,339,995Expenses 2014: $988,343Net Income 2014: $351,6522014Revenue 2015: $1,209,403Expenses 2015: $1,133,038Net Income 2015: $76,3652015Revenue 2016: $1,416,334Expenses 2016: $1,283,545Net Income 2016: $132,7892016Revenue 2017: $1,406,119Expenses 2017: $1,413,973Net Income 2017: -$7,8542017Revenue 2018: $2,791,037Expenses 2018: $1,493,287Net Income 2018: $1,297,7502018Revenue 2019: $2,388,358Expenses 2019: $1,677,089Net Income 2019: $711,2692019Revenue 2020: $2,050,660Expenses 2020: $1,607,463Net Income 2020: $443,1972020Revenue 2021: $2,211,448Expenses 2021: $1,764,905Net Income 2021: $446,5432021Revenue 2022: $1,654,389Expenses 2022: $1,937,651Net Income 2022: -$283,2622022Revenue 2023: $1,221,581Expenses 2023: $2,004,545Net Income 2023: -$782,9642023Revenue 2024: $1,225,712Expenses 2024: $2,166,208Net Income 2024: -$940,4962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,225,712
Expenses$2,166,208
Net Income-$940,496

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.28$0.48$2.80$1.23$2.17$0.94
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.05$0.31$3.74$1.22$2.00$0.78
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.89$0.36$4.53$1.65$1.94$0.28
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.07$0.43$4.64$2.21$1.76$0.45
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.55$0.35$4.19$2.05$1.61$0.44
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.95$0.20$3.75$2.39$1.68$0.71
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.17$0.13$3.04$2.79$1.49$1.30
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.02$0.27$1.74$1.41$1.41$0.01
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.90$0.15$1.75$1.42$1.28$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.11$1.62$1.21$1.13$0.08
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.60$0.06$1.54$1.34$0.99$0.35
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.15$1.19$0.83$0.98$0.14
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.51$0.18$1.33$1.18$0.93$0.24
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.02$1.09$0.99$1.14$0.16
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.27$0.02$1.24$0.84$0.97$0.13
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,250,346
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Bright by Text is to help all families give kids a bright beginning so they can grow into healthy, happy, and successful adults.

Lantern's mission is to provide a bright beginning for every child to realize their full potential. We are committed to supporting families with trusted information and connections to their community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,237,585$1,500,561▲ $262,976
Investments Other Securities$2,467,369$1,431,059▼ $1,036,310
Accounts Receivable$37,917$116,686▲ $78,769
Intangible Assets$121,712$91,284▼ $30,428
Pledges and Grants Receivable$55,606$56,693▲ $1,087
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$107,789$54,431▼ $53,358
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$19,745$32,654▲ $12,909
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,202$931▼ $1,271
Total Assets$4,049,925$3,284,299▼ $765,626
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$280,700$373,804▲ $93,104
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,701$107,467▲ $81,766
Total Liabilities$306,401$481,271▲ $174,870
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,562,465$2,621,969▼ $940,496
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$181,059$181,059→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,743,524$2,803,028▼ $940,496
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,049,925$3,284,299▼ $765,626

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$931$12,617$13,548
Other Securities$1,431,059--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Katherine S Richardson MdPresident &FT$195,823$10,999$206,822
Katherine S Richardson MdPresident & CEO-$195,823$10,999$206,822
Brigette SwartzVP of ClientFT$117,760$4,584$122,344
Jodie FishmanContent DeveFT$118,648-$118,648

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amanda DemarestChair
Tim MccormackVice Chair
Ben SeydenDirector
Celia E Van LentenDirector
Greg GossettDirector
Marissa DockendorfDirector
Ruben BravoDirector
Dave MeskoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$457,796
Program Service Revenue
$639,193
Investment Income
$139,420
Other Revenue
$-10,697
All Other Contributions
$159,777
Change in Net Assets
$-940,496

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,225,712
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,225,712
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,225,712
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,404,534
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$761,674
Total Fundraising Expense$79,382
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,246,303$2,022$4,046$1,252,371
Other Salaries and Wages$387,728$72,938$11,468$472,134
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,411$51,706$51,706$206,823
Fees for Services Accounting-$84,028-$84,028
Payroll Taxes$39,336$11,239$5,619$56,194
Depreciation Depletion$26,944$1,585$3,170$31,699
Other Employee Benefits$18,251$4,483$1,389$24,123
Office Expenses$6,355$10,072$747$17,174
Insurance-$5,801-$5,801
Travel$4,511$265$531$5,307
Fees for Services Legal-$2,852-$2,852
Conferences and Meetings$2,194$129$258$2,581
Pension Plan Contributions$1,680$480$240$2,400
Information Technology$1,771$105$208$2,084
Occupancy-$637-$637
Total Functional Expenses$1,838,484$248,342$79,382$2,166,208

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,166,208
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,166,208
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,166,208
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1
Spending
$118,648

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeContent DevelopmentEducation Thru Texts11$118,648
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$24,634
Fundraising Gross Income$13,937
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Festival of Tre$27,283$13,937$20,068$-6,131
Total Events$27,283$13,937$24,634$-10,697
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
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
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The 990 is first reviewed by the executive director and contract accountant. It is then forwarded to the finance committee and full board for review. The finance committee makes a motion to approve the 990 which is to put to a full board vote.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The board discusses and reviews the conflict of interests policy annually and appropriate disclosures are made and documented by resigning the conflict of interest and confidentiality document. New board members are oriented and trained with respect to the policy.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The executive committee of the board of directors conducts an annual review of the executive director. As part of that process they consider the current compensation of the executive director, weigh the performance and use tools like the colorado nonprofit association's salary and benefits survey to ensure that the compensation is fair and competitive with similar nonprofit organizations of similar size, budget and focus in the denver area. The executive committee then reports to the full board with a recommendation about the next year's compensation.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

The only key employee is the executive director.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

The organization provides documents as requested by the public.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Governing documents are provided upon written request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Beginnings
EIN
84-1382420
Phone
3034336200
Address
PO BOX 7038, DENVER, CO 80207
Doing Business As
Lantern

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine S Richardson Md
Title
President & CEO
Phone
3034336200
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katherine S Richardson Md
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
10
Volunteers
43

Preparer

Firm
Taylor Roth and Company
Address
1580 LINCOLN ST STE 520, DENVER, CO 80203-1517
Preparer
Shannon L Gilliland
Phone
3038308109
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990

Bright beginnings rebranded in march 2025 and is now doing business as lantern. This change has been registered with the colorado secretary of state; however, the legal name remains unchanged at the federal level with the irs.

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

35 volunteers helped sign up lantern families at in-person events and also assisted with the festival of trees special event. In addition, board members guide, oversee, and provide helpful perspective on the affairs and finances of lantern and provide direct management of the ceo.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Technology and development 545,801 0 0 marketing and promotion 420,670 0 0 consulting 34,387 2,022 4,046 content/material development 103,417 0 0 contract labor 99,786 0 0 research and evaluation 42,242 0 0 total 1,246,303 2,022 4,046

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

Bright beginnings is exempt from federal and state income taxation on its exempt-purpose income under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements as there was no unrelated taxable income in the year ended december 31, 2024. Management does not believe the organization has any material uncertain tax positions requiring disclosure.

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