Civic Intelligence

Bright Lights Book Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-3365439

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 26, 2024

Organization Profilewww.brightlightsbookproject.org
13329 E Oceanview RDPalmer, AK 99645

(907) 745-4747

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

91st percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

88th percentile

64%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

-2.7%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$82,431

Up $32,183 (+64%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$82,431

Up $32,183 (+64%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Down

$60,122

Down $1,637 (-2.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$27,939

Up $11,908 (+74%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$32,183

Down $13,545 (-30%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$82,431
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$82,431
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

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

2023

Revenue$60,122
Expenses$27,939
Net Income$32,183
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 26, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$60,122
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 villages and correctional facilities. We currently stock 35 bookcases 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.$59,592$44,041
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alys CulhaneExecutive DirectorFT$0--
Robert WallisPresidentPT$0--
Lanisha WuitschickVice-PresidentPT$0--
Pete PraetoriusTreasurerPT$0--
Beatrice AdlerSecretaryPT$0--
Pam HuyckBoard MemberPT$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
2024-05-26
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Description;Amount^Office Supplies;204|Website;322|Shelving and other moving related expenses;3872|Bookcases;136|Travel;546|Book Cleaning Storage Boxes Labels;2237|Lumber and finish for Bookcases;2017|Foraker Board Training;206|TechSoup;99|Picture frames;6|Community Impact Awards;219|Special Event Expenses;815|Licenses and Permits;75|Bank Fees;145|Libability Insurance;336|Auto Insurance;344|Auto Fuel;610|Car wash;12|Gifts;51^Total;12252^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Description;EOY Amount^Bookcases;13900|Shelving and Tables;5642|Vehicle;27000^Total;46542^”

Schedule B, Part I

“$18,000 From Rasmuson Foundation to buy vehicle $25,000 From Saltchuk in unrestricted donation $11,809 From Mat-Su Health Foundation for event sponsorship and board training”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$82,431
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$82,431
Revenue
$60,122
Expenses
$27,939
Net income
$32,183
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