Nonprofit · EIN 81-1096448
BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,009,251 | $4,873,414 | $3,135,837 | $5,368,812 | $1,259,878 | $4,108,934 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,829,928 | $4,906,303 | -$76,375 | $2,163,561 | $1,203,889 | $959,672 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,898,286 | $4,768,835 | -$870,549 | $1,981,041 | $957,749 | $1,023,292 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,056,995
- Program service revenue
- $2,944,974
- Investment income
- $7,282
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,403
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $364,097
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,006,563
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,747,426
- Professional fundraising fees
- $19,528
- Accounting fees
- $113,077
- Occupancy
- $153,849
- Travel
- $19,504
- Depreciation
- $185,897
- Program services (functional)
- $4,499,412
- Management and general (functional)
- $349,536
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,466
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,163,561
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,368,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,259,878
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,108,934
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $842,328
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$78,969
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,187,903
- Gross receipts
- $8,009,251
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 67
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ERICKSON | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $330,118 | $18,323 |
| KRIS VOLCHECK | CEO AND DENTIST Officer | 40 | $218,995 | $25,045 |
| OMAR BAKIR | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,303 | $11,555 |
| DUSTIN MARSHALL | CAO Officer | 40 | $105,382 | $14,674 |
| CHARLIE CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIGI VEASEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA METTLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ARAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK DILLENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMELIE GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN KALBACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB LAIZURE SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORRIE WORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ALLAZETTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CORDSTS THRU JULY 2025 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ERICKSON | ORAL SURGEON Highest-paid employee | 40 | $294,704 | $16,653 |
| KRIS VOLCHECK | CEO/DENTIST Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $274,388 | $20,703 |
| OMAR BAKIR | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,305 | $4,967 |
| CHARLIE CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIGI VEASEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA METTLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ARAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CORDTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK DILLENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMELIE GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN KALBACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB LAIZURE SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORRIE WORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ALLAZETTA | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ERICKSON | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $293,474 | $18,375 |
| KRIS VOLCHECK | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $254,738 | $35,594 |
| ALICE HSIEH | DENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,443 | $0 |
| DUSTIN MARSHALL | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Officer | 40 | $102,665 | $12,502 |
| LAURIE VOLCHECK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $90,971 | $12,857 |
| DAVE ALLAZETTA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLIE CLARK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORRIE WORTH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ARAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CORDTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK DILLENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMELIE GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN KALBACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA METTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB LAIZURE SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIGI VEASEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3140 W BUCKEYE RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85009-5637
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KRIS VOLCHECK, 3140 W BUCKEYE RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
- Signed the 990
- KRIS VOLCHECK, CEO
- Phone
- (602) 362-0744
- Website
- BRIGHTERWAYDENTAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
BRIGHTER WAY HAS A TRANSFORMATIONAL MISSION TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS, CHILDREN, VETERANS, THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- AT BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE'S DOWNTOWN LOCATION: PROVIDED ORAL HEALTHCARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS, HOMELESS VETERANS, UNDERINSURED, AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. AT BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE'S PARSONS CENTER: PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE ORAL HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CHILDREN.Expenses $4,499,412 · revenue $2,944,974
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 | 990 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
- 81-1096448
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,368,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,009,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,009,251 | $4,873,414 | $5,368,812 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,829,928 | $4,906,303 | $2,163,561 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,898,286 | $4,768,835 | $1,981,041 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,179,031 | $4,166,503 | $3,033,244 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-1096448).
Questions about BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE is 81-1096448.
- Is BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE 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 WAY INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KRIS VOLCHECK.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $330,118 (ROBERT ERICKSON, DENTIST).
- How much revenue does BRIGHTER WAY INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,009,251, expenses of $4,873,414 and total assets of $5,368,812 at year end.
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