Nonprofit · EIN 47-4070026
BRIGHTER BITES
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77265
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,759,947 | $15,948,524 | -$188,577 | $2,860,719 | $870,178 | $1,990,541 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,676,393 | $15,132,611 | -$456,218 | $3,156,343 | $977,225 | $2,179,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,570,728
- of which government grants
- $6,282,291
- Program service revenue
- $223,553
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$34,334
- Other revenue
- -$34,334
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,658,326
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $320,612
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,729,020
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,030,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $72,785
- Legal fees
- $15
- Accounting fees
- $51,730
- Occupancy
- $122,618
- Travel
- $152,484
- Depreciation
- $37,724
- Program services (functional)
- $15,050,205
- Management and general (functional)
- $387,987
- Fundraising (functional)
- $510,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,156,343
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,860,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $870,178
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,990,541
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $71,713
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $871,158
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,119,383
- Gross receipts
- $15,962,197
- Employees
- 179
- Volunteers
- 50,130
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dachman | CEO Officer | 40 | $180,250 | $11,350 |
| Gouri Kulkami | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $127,947 | $1,065 |
| Mike Pomeroy | VP Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,694 | $7,276 |
| Amy Priebe | Director of Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,340 | $660 |
| Lisa Helfman | Founder & Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Samuels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Ackerman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabby D'Arrigo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shreela Sharma PhD | Founder & Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vic Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dachman | CEO Officer | 40 | $180,250 | $10,812 |
| Gouri Kulkami | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $118,164 | $1,037 |
| Michael Pomeroy | VP of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,628 | $7,288 |
| Lisa Helfman | Founder & Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Samuels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Ackerman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Faiyaz Bhojani | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsea Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabby D'Arrigo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Grade | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Graubart | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Manolo Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shreela Sharma Phd | Founder & Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vic Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 25456, HOUSTON, TX 77265-5456
- In care of
- % LISA HELFMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Richard Dachman, P O Box 25456, Houston, TX 77265
- Signed the 990
- Richard Dachman, CEO
- Phone
- (713) 259-9498
- Website
- www.brighterbites.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
To create communities of health through fresh food. Brighter Bites seeks to improve health outcomes among children and families in under-resourced communities by using data-driven, evidence-based strategies for providing fresh produce and nutrition education.
Program accomplishments
- For eight weeks each in the fall, spring, and summer, Brighter Bites provides 1) Produce Distributions - two bags containing 50 servings (25 lbs) of fresh produce for participants to pick up and take home when they pick up their child at school; 2) Nutrition Education - we train and support teachers in schools, camps, and educational centers to implement evidence-based health nutrition education programs approved for classrooms across the United States. Parents receive weekly educational tools with their bags, including nutrition handbooks, recipes, and tips to demystify produce. All materials are available on the website, and 3) a Food Experience for the whole family, demonstrating colorful recipes, passing out samples that incorporate the week's fresh produce, and discussing healthy eating habits.Expenses $15,050,205 · grants $6,658,326 · revenue $223,553
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4070026
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,860,719
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,962,197
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,759,947 | $15,948,524 | $2,860,719 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,676,393 | $15,132,611 | $3,156,343 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,653,626 | $15,514,468 | $3,547,390 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 47-4070026).
Questions about BRIGHTER BITES
- What is the EIN of BRIGHTER BITES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER BITES is 47-4070026.
- Is BRIGHTER BITES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to BRIGHTER BITES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHTER BITES 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 BRIGHTER BITES 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 BRIGHTER BITES 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 BRIGHTER BITES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Richard Dachman.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER BITES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,250 (Richard Dachman, CEO).
- How much revenue does BRIGHTER BITES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,759,947, expenses of $15,948,524 and total assets of $2,860,719 at year end.
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