Civic Intelligence

Brightbeam Inc

EIN 85-3504131 • 501(c)3 • Rochester, MI

Profile

Brightbeam shines a light on those fighting for and providing a rich/high-quality/humane education for our nation's children and the barriers they face. Our mission is to inspire americans to demand safe, affirming, accountable education options where every child learns and thrives. Brightbeam's role is to inform and ignite this emerging movement for childhood thriving and educational opportunity through our platforms and with our partners. Through compelling digital content, brightbeam builds public understanding and support for our education issues and our partners, spotlights stories of great work in action, and moves citizens to use their influence on behalf of childhood thriving and educational opportunity. An important measure of our impact is our network, from individuals consuming our content to on-the-ground partners.

511 Olde Towne Rd 80548Rochester, MI 48308

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

24th percentile

-8.1%

Higher net margin than 24% 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

73rd percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$750,326

Down $1,652,481 (-69%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$46,471

Down $127,070 (-73%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$703,855

Down $1,525,411 (-68%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$624,106

Down $1,371,923 (-69%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$2,149,517

Down $7,511 (-0.3%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$1,525,411

Down $1,364,412 (-847%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $1,900,000Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,900,0002021Assets 2022: $1,810,120Liabilities 2022: $275,304Net Assets 2022: $1,534,8162022Assets 2023: $2,632,633Liabilities 2023: $242,368Net Assets 2023: $2,390,2652023Assets 2024: $2,402,807Liabilities 2024: $173,541Net Assets 2024: $2,229,2662024Assets 2025: $750,326Liabilities 2025: $46,471Net Assets 2025: $703,8552025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$750,326
Liabilities$46,471
Net Assets$703,855

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $1,900,000Expenses 2021: $0Net Income 2021: $1,900,0002021Revenue 2022: $2,943,325Expenses 2022: $3,194,509Net Income 2022: -$251,1842022Revenue 2023: $3,315,971Expenses 2023: $2,431,794Net Income 2023: $884,1772023Revenue 2024: $1,996,029Expenses 2024: $2,157,028Net Income 2024: -$160,9992024Revenue 2025: $624,106Expenses 2025: $2,149,517Net Income 2025: -$1,525,4112025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$624,106
Expenses$2,149,517
Net Income-$1,525,411

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$624,106
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brightbeam shines a light on those fighting for and providing a rich/high-quality/humane education for our nation's children and the barriers they face. Our mission is to inspire americans to demand safe, affirming, accountable education options where every child learns and thrives. Our role is to inform and ignite this emerging movement for childhood thriving and educational opportunity through our platforms and with our partners. Through compelling digital content, brightbeam builds public understanding and support for our education issues and our partners, spotlights stories of great work in action, and moves citizens to use their influence on behalf of childhood thriving and educational opportunity. An important measure of our impact is our network, from individuals consuming our content to on-the-ground partners. That's why we have set an ambitious goal of supporting one million americans in using their personal influence to fight for our issues and those of our partners by 2025.

To inspire americans to demand safe, affirming, accountable education options where every child learns and thrives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$377,030▲ $377,030
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,829,726$290,519▼ $1,539,207
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,945$81,490▲ $66,545
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,459--
Accounts Receivable$553,677$1,287▼ $552,390
Total Assets$2,402,807$750,326▼ $1,652,481
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$65,390$0▼ $65,390
Deferred Revenue$58,560$0▼ $58,560
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$49,591$46,471▼ $3,120
Total Liabilities$173,541$46,471▼ $127,070
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,320,193$0▼ $1,320,193
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$909,073$703,855▼ $205,218
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,229,266$703,855▼ $1,525,411
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,402,807$750,326▼ $1,652,481
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher StewartChief Executive OfficerFT$308,541$39,268$347,809
Cynthia WakefordChief Marketing OfficerFT$192,072$6,488$198,560
Donnell GreenSecretary/ptnr Finance & OpsFT$122,173$53,221$175,394

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel SellersChair
Butch TrustyDirector
Kati HaycockDirector
Nancy GutierrezDirector
Renita ThukralDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rocket 55 LLCMarketing Automation/ppc Mgmt/campaign M500 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55415$192,225
Global Strategy Group LLCParticipant Survey Services215 PARK AVE S 15TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10003$148,000
-Consulting4 NOTTINGHAM DRIVE, Lincolnshire, IL 60069$125,730
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$163,088
Program Service Revenue
$420,639
Investment Income
$40,379
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$107,049
Change in Net Assets
$-1,525,411

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$56,039Book Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$56,039-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,088,188
Other Expenses$1,061,134
Total Fundraising Expense$131,159
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$195
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$738,145$3,548$8,728$750,421
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$243,467$175,105$104,631$523,203
Other Salaries and Wages$403,503$10,230$2,381$416,114
Information Technology$38,765$81,600$597$120,962
Other Employee Benefits$56,397$17,409$6,986$80,792
Fees for Services Accounting-$74,137-$74,137
Payroll Taxes$38,622$13,143$4,227$55,992
Fees for Services Legal-$38,822-$38,822
Advertising$36,649--$36,649
Travel$15,544--$15,544
Pension Plan Contributions$8,334$2,425$1,328$12,087
Insurance$5,803$3,184$1,744$10,731
Office Expenses$4,463$977$537$5,977
Depreciation Depletion-$4,264-$4,264
Conferences and Meetings$3,627--$3,627
Grants to Domestic Orgs$195--$195
Total Functional Expenses$1,593,514$424,844$131,159$2,149,517
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

The organization does not have any committees that have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.

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

Annually, all directors and officers complete and sign a statement that provides information regarding their interests that could give rise to conflicts. Management make determinations of whether a conflict exists and review actual conflicts. Any person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation is reviewed annually. Salary increases are based on performance of the individual and company and are not guaranteed. The board approves any proposed salary increases as part of their annual budget approval.

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
Brightbeam Inc
EIN
85-3504131
Phone
2488545297
Address
511 OLDE TOWNE RD 80548, ROCHESTER, MI 48308

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Sellers
Title
Chair
Phone
2488545297
Signed
2026-03-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Sellers
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:

Brightbeam, inc. Leases employees from a professional employment organization, trinet. The employees are considered common law employees of brightbeam, inc., however, trinet is the employer of record and employees get their w2s from trinet.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Advocate strategies: program service expenses 22,320. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,320. Sub contractor: project delivery: program service expenses 462,039. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 462,039. Production and distribution contractors: program service expenses 111,073. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 111,073. Content creators: program service expenses 3,015. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,015. Strategy and business development: program service expenses 22,170. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,170. Payroll processing: program service expenses 12,203. Management and general expenses 3,548. Fundraising expenses 1,943. Total expenses 17,694. Management consultant: program service expenses 50,953. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 6,785. Total expenses 57,738. Sub contractor: earned revenue: program service expenses 54,372. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 54,372.

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