Nonprofit · EIN 46-3566533
BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,264,464 | $4,813,738 | -$1,549,274 | $70,011,918 | $61,401,722 | $8,610,196 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,050,794 | $6,005,495 | -$2,954,701 | $72,669,383 | $62,509,913 | $10,159,470 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $2,920,708
- Investment income
- $343,756
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,068,243
- Depreciation
- $1,350,308
- Program services (functional)
- $2,088,907
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,724,831
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,669,383
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,011,918
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $61,401,722
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,610,196
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,453,225
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,610,196
- Gross receipts
- $3,264,464
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRAG HAMALIAN | CEO OCT 6 2023 Officer | 2 | $0 | $303,268 | $4,628 |
| ELIJAH SUGAY | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $176,986 | $19,900 |
| ANA MARTINEZ | CEO Officer | 2 | $0 | $128,641 | $15,445 |
| DEAN INDOT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAYFIELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOLOMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRAG HAMALIAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $311,806 | $9,190 |
| CHRISTIE RICE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN INDOT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAYFIELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOLOMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5101 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 8 PMB 93, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029-2480
- In care of
- % ARI ENGELBERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- ELIJAH SUGAY, 5101 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 8 PMB 93, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
- Signed the 990
- ELIJAH SUGAY, CBO
- Phone
- (323) 954-9957
- Website
- WWW.BRIGHTSTARSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-3566533 or by the name BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, BENEFIT, REPLICATE, AND CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF AND SERVE AS THE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITY FOR BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS ( A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFITS CORPORATION THAT OPERATES CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS) AND SUCH OTHER PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION BASED ON EDUCATIONAL AND TEACHING CONCEPTS, METHOD, MODELS, TECHNIQUES, SYSTEMS, AND MATERIALS OF BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS OR THIS CORPORATION."
Program accomplishments
- BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS.Expenses $2,088,907 · revenue $3,264,464
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 | Not on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3566533
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,011,918
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,264,464
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,264,464 | $4,813,738 | $70,011,918 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,050,794 | $6,005,495 | $72,669,383 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,700,945 | $4,763,355 | $48,594,863 | 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 46-3566533).
Questions about BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP is 46-3566533.
- Is BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP 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 STAR EDUCATION GROUP 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 STAR EDUCATION GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names ELIJAH SUGAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIGHT STAR EDUCATION GROUP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,264,464, expenses of $4,813,738 and total assets of $70,011,918 at year end.
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