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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3446334

BRILLIANT DETROIT

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48210

Financials

$15M$7.7M2023$6.2M$8.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRILLIANT DETROIT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$6,155,986$8,776,747-$2,620,761$12,040,248$852,349$11,187,899
December 31, 2023990$15,038,004$7,665,289$7,372,715$14,434,375$814,590$13,619,785
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,011,794
of which government grants
$1,500,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$207,733
Net income from fundraising events
-$74,537
Other revenue
-$63,541

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$219,539
Other salaries and wages
$3,895,822
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,105,008
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,984
Accounting fees
$86,455
Occupancy
$152,575
Travel
$40,576
Depreciation
$116,769
Program services (functional)
$7,240,091
Management and general (functional)
$915,321
Fundraising (functional)
$621,335

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,434,375
Total assets, end of year
$12,040,248
Total liabilities, end of year
$852,349
Net assets, end of year
$11,187,899
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,542,046
Publicly traded securities
$4,763,175
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,024,462
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,163,437
Gross receipts
$6,271,879
Employees
114
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
MI

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CYNTHIA E EGGLETONCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$219,539
JIM BELLINSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CAROLYN BELLINSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ROZ BLANCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIKA SWILLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL BRILLATIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR HERMAN GRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOYCE L SUBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL TYSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DENISE WHITE PERKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD SMARTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MICHELLE DE LA ISLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CASSIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTIN GROOS RICHMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA E EGGLETONCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$209,498$22,313
JIM BELLINSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CAROLYN BELLINSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ROZ BLANCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIKE SWILLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL BRILLATIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR HERMAN GRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOYCE L SUBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL TYSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DENISE WHITE PERKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD SMARTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MICHELLE DE LA ISLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CASSIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTIN GROOS RICHMONDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5675 LARKINS ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-1934
In care of
% CYNTHIA EGGLETON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TARSHA GALE, 5675 LARKINS STREET, DETROIT, MI 48210
Signed the 990
TARSHA GALE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(313) 483-8992
Return prepared by
GREGORY TERRELL & COMPANY

Mission

HELPING FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS SUCCEED BY PROVIDING A PLACE AND SUPPORT TO ASSURE KIDS AGES 0-5 ARE SCHOOL READY AND FAMILIES ARE HEALTHY AND STABLE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BRILLIANT DETROIT PARTNERS WITH MORE THAN 150 ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FACILITATED BY THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS OR TRAINED BRILLIANT DETROIT STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS AND FOCUS ON FOUR KEY AREAS EDUCATION, HEALTH, FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. TOGETHER, THESE OFFERINGS SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILIY IN A WAY THAT IS COORDINATED TO MEET FAMILY NEEDS AND CONTINUOUS ACROSS EARLY CHILDHOOD.
    Expenses $7,240,091

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-3446334
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,040,248
Income (IRS master file)
$6,271,879

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$6,155,986$8,776,747$12,040,248XML
990December 2023$15,038,004$7,665,289$14,434,375XML
990December 2022$5,302,640$6,762,553$6,959,678IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 47-3446334).

Questions about BRILLIANT DETROIT

What is the EIN of BRILLIANT DETROIT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRILLIANT DETROIT is 47-3446334.
Is BRILLIANT DETROIT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BRILLIANT DETROIT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRILLIANT DETROIT 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 BRILLIANT DETROIT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRILLIANT DETROIT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BRILLIANT DETROIT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TARSHA GALE.
Who are the officers and directors of BRILLIANT DETROIT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $219,539 (CYNTHIA E EGGLETON, CEO).
How much revenue does BRILLIANT DETROIT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,155,986, expenses of $8,776,747 and total assets of $12,040,248 at year end.

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