Civic Intelligence

Bright Lights Book Project

EIN 87-3365439 • 501(c)3 • Palmer, AK

Profile

To put free books into the hands of appreciative readers.

13329 E Oceanview RDPalmer, AK 99645

www.brightlightsbookproject.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

86th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

81st percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$108,606

Up $26,175 (+32%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$108,606

Up $26,175 (+32%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$67,735

Up $7,613 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$41,560

Up $13,621 (+49%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$26,175

Down $6,008 (-19%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $50,248Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $50,2482022Assets 2023: $82,431Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $82,4312023Assets 2024: $108,606Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $108,6062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$108,606
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$108,606
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2022: $61,759Expenses 2022: $16,031Net Income 2022: $45,7282022Revenue 2023: $60,122Expenses 2023: $27,939Net Income 2023: $32,1832023Revenue 2024: $67,735Expenses 2024: $41,560Net Income 2024: $26,1752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$67,735
Expenses$41,560
Net Income$26,175
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$108,606
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$108,606
Revenue
$67,735
Expenses
$41,560
Net income
$26,175
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.09$0.68$0.42$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$0.60$0.28$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.50$0.62$0.16$0.46
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$67,735
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To put free books into the hands of appreciative readers.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We distribute free books locally and statewide to rural villages. We currently stock 40 bookcases of free books locally. Bookcases are accessible to the general public and by students. To acquire books, BLBP volunteers accept donated books from school districts, bookstores, thrift stores, and private donations. In 2024 we expanded our book distribution to Alaska villages off the road system.$32,952$10,466
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alys CulhaneExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Robert WallisPresidentPT$0--
Pete PraetoriusTreasurerPT$0--
Beatrice AdlerSecretaryPT$0--
Pam HuyckBoard MemberPT$0--
Terri Ann RothBoard MemberPT$0--
Susy MackinzieBoard MemberPT$0--
Diane ShibeBoard Member-$0--
Elena MartorellStudent Board Member-$0--
Jenn Miller-YanceyBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bright Lights Book Project
EIN
87-3365439
Phone
9077454747
Address
13329 E Oceanview RD, Palmer, AK 99645

Signing Officer

Name
Alys Culhane
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9077454747
Signed
2025-05-10
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Books to Villages Program packing materials 355.89 and shipping 6,042.09 IRS penalty for late 990 filing 260. Insurance 2,266.78 Travel: 1,165.77 Licenses 459.25 Vehicle expenses1,701.02 Shelving for bookcases and book storage 1,625.45 Book processing supplies 241.03 Office equipment computer and printer 962.48 Office supplies 1,401 Membership 199. Fundraising 239.09 Website 335.64 Background check 20.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Vehicle 27,219 bookcases 19,323”

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