Bright Beginnings
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bright Beginnings is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1997, with $1,225,712 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 7038, Denver, CO, 80207 EIN 84-1382420 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 0.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$2.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bright Beginnings— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -77% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bright Beginnings: 16 mo reserves · -77% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bright Beginnings— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bright Beginnings: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 7038, Denver, CO, 80207
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $834K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $481KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
-76.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3M
Total liabilities
$481K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,225,712▲0.3% | $2,166,208▲8.1% | $2,803,028▼25.1% | $3,284,299▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,221,581▼26.2% | $2,004,545▲3.5% | $3,743,524▼17.3% | $4,049,925▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,654,389▼25.2% | $1,937,651▲9.8% | $4,526,488▼2.5% | $4,887,777▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,211,448▲7.8% | $1,764,905▲9.8% | $4,641,342▲10.6% | $5,071,779▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,050,660▼14.1% | $1,607,463▼4.2% | $4,194,799▲11.8% | $4,546,075▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,388,358▼14.4% | $1,677,089▲12.3% | $3,751,602▲23.4% | $3,951,175▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,791,037▲98.5% | $1,493,287▲5.6% | $3,040,333▲74.5% | $3,165,843▲57.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,406,119▼0.7% | $1,413,973▲10.2% | $1,742,583▼0.4% | $2,015,505▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,416,334▲17.1% | $1,283,545▲13.3% | $1,750,437▲8.2% | $1,899,607▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,209,403▲45.0% | $1,133,038▲15.9% | $1,617,648▲36.0% | $1,723,971▲28.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $834,272 | $977,274 | $1,189,630 | $1,339,964 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.4M total
40 grants to Bright Beginnings totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, early care and education, health | 2024 | $63,191 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Human services | 2024 | $16,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $20,089 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics Inc | 2024 catch res | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $11,191 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other grant, designation | 2021 | $14,522 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Sig/designations/other services | 2020 | $109,645 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, mental wellness, program support | 2020 | $37,774 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, program support | 2019 | $75,034 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Designation | 2019 | $52,913 |
| Denver Foundation | For general operating support | 2019 | $38,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Caregiver knowledge and early childhood development | 2019 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bright Beginnings a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bright Beginnings is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1382420, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bright Beginnings's EIN?
- Bright Beginnings's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1382420.
- How much revenue does Bright Beginnings report?
- Bright Beginnings reported $1,225,712 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bright Beginnings have?
- CharityIndex grades Bright Beginnings D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bright Beginnings (EIN 84-1382420) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.