Nonprofit · EIN 84-1382420
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
Also known as BRIGHT BY THREE
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,316,845 | $1,831,781 | -$514,936 | $2,615,453 | $325,153 | $2,290,300 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,225,712 | $2,166,208 | -$940,496 | $3,284,299 | $481,271 | $2,803,028 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,221,581 | $2,004,545 | -$782,964 | $4,049,925 | $306,401 | $3,743,524 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $495,417
- of which government grants
- $302,809
- Program service revenue
- $729,622
- Investment income
- $91,806
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $212,084
- Other salaries and wages
- $392,620
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $677,678
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $53,375
- Depreciation
- $31,053
- Program services (functional)
- $1,539,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $212,310
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,479
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,284,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,615,453
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $325,153
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,290,300
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $306
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,109,241
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $181,059
- Gross receipts
- $1,323,706
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $194,540 | $17,543 |
| JEN DALE | VP OF FINANC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,281 | $10,480 |
| ALLY PACHELLI | DIRCT.OF PAR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,333 | $3,613 |
| AMANDA DEMAREST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCCORMACK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBEN BRAVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA DOCKENDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SEYDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELIA E VAN LENTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $195,823 | $10,999 |
| BRIGETTE SWARTZ | VP OF CLIENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,760 | $4,584 |
| JODIE FISHMAN | CONTENT DEVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,648 | $0 |
| GREG GOSSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBEN BRAVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA DOCKENDORF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SEYDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELIA E VAN LENTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA DEMAREST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCCORMACK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MESKO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $151,999 | $5,368 |
| JODIE FISHMAN | CONTENT DEVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,835 | $0 |
| JEAN B MCSPADDEN | CEO 1/2023 Officer | 40 | $117,780 | $3,230 |
| RACHEL S GUDGEL | VP OF FINANC Officer | 40 | $53,421 | $5,456 |
| AMANDA DEMAREST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE MESKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUPEN PATEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG GOSSETT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCCORMACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN KLOSTERMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7038, DENVER, CO 80207-0038
- In care of
- % FAIRFIELD & WOODS P C
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD, 7534 S MONACO WAY, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 433-6200
- Website
- WWW.MYLANTERN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY
Mission
LANTERN'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A BRIGHT BEGINNING FOR EVERY CHILD TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH TRUSTED INFORMATION AND CONNECTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- LANTERN DELIVERS TRUSTED, EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH A FREE TEXT MESSAGING PROGRAM. EACH MESSAGE PROVIDES AGE- AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE GUIDANCE, PRACTICAL TIPS, ACTIVITIES, AND CONNECTIONS TO TRUSTED RESOURCES, WITH LINKS TO LANDING PAGES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIDEOS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. MESSAGES ARE TAILORED TO THE CHILD'S AGE AND STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND CAN ALSO BE CUSTOMIZED BASED ON A FAMILY'S ZIP CODE TO PROVIDE LOCAL RESOURCES, EVENTS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION. IN ADDITION TO ITS CORE AGE-BASED PROGRAM, LANTERN OFFERS SPECIALIZED CONTENT CHANNELS ADDRESSING TOPICS SUCH AS PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, AUTISM, FEEDING, AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR CAREGIVERS. LANTERN SERVES CAREGIVERS IN ALL 50 STATES WITH TRUSTED RESEARCH-BASED CONTENT AND LOCALIZED COMMUNITY INFORMATION. DURING 2025, LANTERN PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 100 ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVED MORE THAN 565,000 FAMILIES NATIONWIDE.Expenses $1,539,992 · revenue $723,622
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
- 84-1382420
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,615,453
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,323,706
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,316,845 | $1,831,781 | $2,615,453 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,225,712 | $2,166,208 | $3,284,299 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,221,581 | $2,004,545 | $4,049,925 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,654,389 | $1,937,651 | $4,887,777 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 84-1382420).
Questions about BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS is 84-1382420.
- Is BRIGHT BEGINNINGS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to BRIGHT BEGINNINGS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 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 BEGINNINGS 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 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS 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 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,540 (KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does BRIGHT BEGINNINGS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,316,845, expenses of $1,831,781 and total assets of $2,615,453 at year end.
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