Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, New York, registered in 2008, with $1,620,934 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 34.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$722K
Net assets
$12.2M
Employees
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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 Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc: 203 mo reserves · +55% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
55.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,620,934▲34.7% | $722,422▲12.0% | $12,236,247▲7.9% | $12,236,247▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,203,051▲6.8% | $645,275▲6.6% | $11,337,735▲5.2% | $11,339,803▲5.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,126,900▼35.7% | $605,320▼10.3% | $10,779,959▲5.1% | $10,779,959▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,751,276▲53.0% | $674,906▲11.6% | $10,258,379▲11.7% | $10,258,379▲11.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,144,336▼7.2% | $604,797▲26.6% | $9,182,009▲6.2% | $9,182,009▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,233,298▼4.5% | $477,614▼9.6% | $8,642,470▲9.6% | $8,642,470▲9.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,291,093▲2.5% | $528,475▲28.7% | $7,886,786▲10.7% | $7,886,786▲10.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,260,102▲12.4% | $410,773▲11.1% | $7,124,168▲13.5% | $7,124,168▲13.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,121,265▲7.6% | $369,754▲12.9% | $6,274,839▲13.6% | $6,274,839▲13.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,041,783▼5.5% | $327,513▲32.8% | $5,523,328▲14.9% | $5,523,328▲14.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,101,925▲1.8% | $246,576▲59.3% | $4,809,058▲21.6% | $4,809,058▲21.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,082,488 | $154,808▲24.9% | $3,953,709▲30.7% | $3,953,709▲30.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $123,993▲37.8% | $3,026,029▲41.7% | $3,026,029▲41.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $89,973▲1560% | $2,136,076▲71.4% | $2,136,076▲71.4% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $5,419 | $1,246,253 | $1,246,253 | 990PF |
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Data for Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc (EIN 26-1210310) 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.