Nonprofit · EIN 46-1012192
BRIGHT FUTURES FUND
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,573,656 | $10,578,590 | -$4,934 | $7,666,153 | $3,049,990 | $4,616,163 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,129,404 | $12,825,230 | $2,304,174 | $7,029,068 | $2,378,672 | $4,650,396 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,570,315 | $4,866,985 | -$296,670 | $2,242,319 | $16,773 | $2,225,546 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,753,784
- Program service revenue
- $7,932,728
- Investment income
- $235,187
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $159,813
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,373
- Other revenue
- $651,957
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,026,675
- Other salaries and wages
- $275,526
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $323,178
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $44,625
- Occupancy
- $80,159
- Travel
- $1,537
- Program services (functional)
- $10,402,229
- Management and general (functional)
- $106,205
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,156
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,029,068
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,666,153
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,049,990
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,616,163
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,050,883
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,840,230
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,456,393
- Gross receipts
- $11,157,724
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA LAVILLE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $171,366 | $23,627 |
| M GAIL SUMMERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 15 | $0 | $46,721 | $3,348 |
| JP LATENSER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK URYASZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMAR HUNT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA KEMP MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FR ALEX KREIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REVEREND RANDY SLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SWITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA LAVILLE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $153,204 | $23,303 |
| JEREMY LILLIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/23) Officer | 6 | $0 | $120,768 | $35,211 |
| JP LATENSER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK URYASZ | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMAR HUNT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA KEMP MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FR ALEX KREIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REVEREND RANDY SLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SWITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY LILLIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 6 | $0 | $120,656 | $29,250 |
| FRANK D URYASZ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL WELSH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE CONNELLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAMAR HUNT JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEACON TYRONE GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANNE KARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA KEMP MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FR ALEX KREIDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JP LATENSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL NULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB PAREDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REVEREND RANDY SLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB STROHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SWITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WEINRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 W 9TH ST STE 200, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105-1710
- In care of
- % JEREMY LILLIG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANGELA E LAVILLE, 20 WEST 9TH STREET 200, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
- Signed the 990
- ANGELA E LAVILLE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (816) 714-2319
- Website
- BRIGHTFUTURESFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
TO OFFER POSITIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH IN A SAFE, VALUE-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS PERMITTED BY LAW.
Program accomplishments
- AS A CERTIFIED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION FOR THE MISSOURI SCHOLARS K-12 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDED FUNDING FOR CHILDREN THAT MET STATE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND ONE OF THIRTY SCHOOLS IN THE DIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY-ST. JOSEPH.Expenses $6,867,385 · grants $6,867,385 · revenue $7,932,728
- GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO THREE INNER CITY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY-ST. JOSEPH. THIS ENABLES THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO RECEIVE A CATHOLIC EDUCATION. THE FUNDS ALSO SUPPORT THE OPERATING COSTS OF THE TWO SCHOOLS. A SMALL PORTION OF THE FUNDS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES TO ATTEND SELECT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WHERE FAMILIES NEED SOME ASSISTANCE TO REMAIN IN THE SCHOOLS. ALL SCHOOLS ARE TAX EXEMPT AND FOLLOW EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL STANDARDS AS WELL AS THE TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.Expenses $1,826,325 · grants $1,159,290
- FISCAL YEARS 2024 AND 2025 INCLUDED CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR A NEW BUILDING AT ONE OF THE THREE INNER CITY SCHOOLS THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY BRIGHT FUTURES FUND.Expenses $1,708,519
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1012192
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,666,153
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,157,724
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2015
- Posted by the IRS
- April 11, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2015
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,573,656 | $10,578,590 | $7,666,153 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,129,404 | $12,825,230 | $7,029,068 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,570,315 | $4,866,985 | $2,242,319 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,214,056 | $1,472,092 | $2,440,914 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1012192).
Questions about BRIGHT FUTURES FUND
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT FUTURES FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT FUTURES FUND is 46-1012192.
- Is BRIGHT FUTURES FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2015.
- Are donations to BRIGHT FUTURES FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT FUTURES FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRIGHT FUTURES FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIGHT FUTURES FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIGHT FUTURES FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANGELA E LAVILLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT FUTURES FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIGHT FUTURES FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,573,656, expenses of $10,578,590 and total assets of $7,666,153 at year end.
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