Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Metairie, Louisiana, registered in 1961, with $628,971 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 55715, Metairie, LA, 70055 EIN 72-0538259 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2023)
$629K
▲ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$514K
Net assets
$1.8M
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.
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 School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired— 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 rating43 mo reserves · +18% 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 School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired: 43 mo reserves · +18% 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 School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired— 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 School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $251K (FY2013) to $629K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
18.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $628,971▲1.9% | $513,522▲5.0% | $1,825,082▲12.7% | $2,830,641▲68.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $617,175▲12.6% | $488,965▲8.0% | $1,619,478▲16.8% | $1,679,961▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $548,161▲29.7% | $452,943▲10.5% | $1,386,376▼15.8% | $1,403,699▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $422,479▲47.2% | $410,055▲7.9% | $1,645,733▲25.0% | $1,664,410▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $286,947▼53.4% | $380,014▲43.9% | $1,316,876▼7.1% | $1,321,894▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $616,137▲263% | $264,027▲16.3% | $1,416,905▲7.0% | $1,421,324▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $169,576▼21.5% | $226,944▲8.8% | $1,323,855▲0.1% | $1,333,023▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $216,129▲123% | $208,537▲13.6% | $1,322,519▲4.8% | $1,326,641▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $96,744▼61.5% | $183,522▲12.7% | $1,262,066▼25.0% | $1,265,402▼25.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $251,190 | $162,821▲4.8% | $1,683,469▲15.7% | $1,686,530▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $155,376▲0.9% | $1,454,554▲15.7% | $1,454,979▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $154,056▲16.4% | $1,257,190▲5.1% | $1,257,815▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $132,391 | $1,196,010 | $1,196,410 | 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 · $269K total
11 grants to Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired totaling $269K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2024 | $47,420 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2023 | $30,289 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2022 | $65,724 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2021 | $41,148 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $11,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2020 | $9,444 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2018 | $37,008 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,350 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2014 | $1,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0538259, based in Metairie, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired's EIN?
- Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0538259.
- How much revenue does Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired report?
- Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired reported $628,971 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired have?
- CharityIndex grades Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bright School Pre-school For the Hearing Impaired (EIN 72-0538259) 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.