Bright Horizons Foundation For Children
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bright Horizons Foundation For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton, Massachusetts, registered in 1999, with $725,192 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2 Wells Ave, Newton, MA, 02459 EIN 62-1782263 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$725K
▲ 84.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$727K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Horizons Foundation For Children— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · -0% 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 Horizons Foundation For Children: 25 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A 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 Horizons Foundation For Children— 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 Horizons Foundation For Children: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Wells Ave, Newton, MA, 02459
- City
- Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.2M (FY2014) to $725K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $725,192▲84.1% | $726,668▲80.0% | $1,529,892▼0.1% | $1,545,637▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $393,862▼18.8% | $403,709▲11.6% | $1,531,368▼0.6% | $1,538,908▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $485,204▲3.2% | $361,685▼2.1% | $1,541,215▲8.7% | $1,548,352▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $470,153▲19.8% | $369,472▲0.8% | $1,417,696▲7.6% | $1,427,475▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $392,427▼62.9% | $366,393▼59.8% | $1,317,015▲2.0% | $1,324,187▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,057,519▼10.7% | $911,198▼4.0% | $1,290,981▲12.8% | $1,363,358▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,183,991▲15.0% | $949,616▼12.7% | $1,144,660▲25.7% | $1,301,633▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,029,981▼3.0% | $1,087,414▼0.2% | $910,285▼5.9% | $1,074,524▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,061,476▲4.2% | $1,089,769▲8.3% | $967,718▼2.8% | $1,144,205▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,018,781▼15.0% | $1,006,437▲6.7% | $996,011▲1.3% | $1,170,614 | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,198,702 | $943,628 | $983,667 | $1,170,383 | 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 · $287K total
17 grants to Bright Horizons Foundation For Children totaling $287K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,750 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,898 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,325 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $6,093 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $56,900 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $6,658 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $13,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2017 | $6,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - social services | 2016 | $80,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $20,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For underwriting of club mac bright space, honoring carol and jack mcelwain | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2015 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bright Horizons Foundation For Children a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bright Horizons Foundation For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1782263, based in Newton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bright Horizons Foundation For Children's EIN?
- Bright Horizons Foundation For Children's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1782263.
- How much revenue does Bright Horizons Foundation For Children report?
- Bright Horizons Foundation For Children reported $725,192 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bright Horizons Foundation For Children have?
- CharityIndex grades Bright Horizons Foundation For Children B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bright Horizons Foundation For Children (EIN 62-1782263) 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.