Brightmoor Connection
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary purpose is to provide basic needs support for Brightmoor residents such as Food Access Clothing Community Outreach and Stabilization support Wellness-Education programs and Transitional Housing and Advocacy Programs
- Income
- $798,713
- Spending
- $710,647
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $54,138, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 405% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $436,325 spent. Food Program - The organization operates a client-choice food panty that allows individuals and families to select food items in a grocery-style setting by appointment. This model promotes dignity and reduces stigma by enabling households to choose items based on their specific needs. Households typically receive approximately 70 to 110 pounds of food per month
- $128,387 spent. Community Outreach and Stabilization Support - The organization provides direct financial assistance to support housing and economic stability including assistance with rent utilities and other essential expenses with the goal of helping individuals and families regain financial footing.
- $26,144 spent. Transitional Housing and Advocacy Programs - designed to support low-to-moderate income woman including those classified as ALICE who are experiencing housing instability. The program includes a structured residency component typically ranging for 30 to 90 days during which participants receive individualized support through case management counseling and workforce readiness. The program is intended to address barriers to stable housing including limited access to digital resources and reliable shelter with the goal of supporting participants in securing and maintaining permanent housing.
- $15,043 spent. Wellness and Education Programs provides wellness focused programming including nutrition education resource literacy and stress management initiatives to support overall health and well-being within the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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