Nonprofit · EIN 85-3504131
BRIGHTBEAM INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, MI 48308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $624,106 | $2,149,517 | -$1,525,411 | $750,326 | $46,471 | $703,855 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,996,029 | $2,157,028 | -$160,999 | $2,402,807 | $173,541 | $2,229,266 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,315,971 | $2,431,794 | $884,177 | $2,632,633 | $242,368 | $2,390,265 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $163,088
- Program service revenue
- $420,639
- Investment income
- $40,379
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $195
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $523,203
- Other salaries and wages
- $416,114
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,088,188
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,822
- Accounting fees
- $74,137
- Travel
- $15,544
- Depreciation
- $4,264
- Program services (functional)
- $1,593,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $424,844
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131,159
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,402,807
- Total assets, end of year
- $750,326
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $46,471
- Net assets, end of year
- $703,855
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $703,855
- Gross receipts
- $624,106
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER STEWART | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $308,541 | $0 | $39,268 |
| CYNTHIA WAKEFORD | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,072 | $0 | $6,488 |
| DONNELL GREEN | SECRETARY/PTNR FINANCE & OPS Officer | 36 | $122,173 | $10,181 | $57,656 |
| DANIEL SELLERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATI HAYCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BUTCH TRUSTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENITA THUKRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER STEWART | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $314,667 | $35,745 |
| CYNTHIA WAKEFORD | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,226 | $6,502 |
| DONNELL GREEN | SECRETARY/PTNR FINANCE & OPS Officer | 36 | $118,706 | $16,104 |
| PETER CUNNINGHAM | CHAIR (THRU SEPT 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SELLERS | CHAIR (FROM SEPT 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATI HAYCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUTCH TRUSTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENITA THUKRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNE DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER STEWART | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $316,795 | $34,253 |
| CYNTHIA WAKEFORD | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,904 | $4,602 |
| DONNELL GREEN | SECRETARY/PTNR FINANCE & OPS Officer | 36 | $115,564 | $4,023 |
| LESLEY GUGGENHEIM | CHIEF OP. OFFICER (THRU JAN 2023) Officer | 40 | $13,887 | $2,401 |
| PETER CUNNINGHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL SELLERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNE DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATI HAYCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUTCH TRUSTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENITA THUKRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 511 OLDE TOWNE RD UNIT 80548, ROCHESTER, MI 48308-7721
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER STEWART
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DANIEL SELLERS, 511 OLDE TOWNE RD 80548, ROCHESTER, MI 48308
- Signed the 990
- DANIEL SELLERS, CHAIR
- Phone
- (248) 854-5297
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
BRIGHTBEAM SHINES A LIGHT ON THOSE FIGHTING FOR AND PROVIDING A RICH/HIGH-QUALITY/HUMANE EDUCATION FOR OUR NATION'S CHILDREN AND THE BARRIERS THEY FACE. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AMERICANS TO DEMAND SAFE, AFFIRMING, ACCOUNTABLE EDUCATION OPTIONS WHERE EVERY CHILD LEARNS AND THRIVES. BRIGHTBEAM'S ROLE IS TO INFORM AND IGNITE THIS EMERGING MOVEMENT FOR CHILDHOOD THRIVING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY THROUGH OUR PLATFORMS AND WITH OUR PARTNERS. THROUGH COMPELLING DIGITAL CONTENT, BRIGHTBEAM BUILDS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR OUR EDUCATION ISSUES AND OUR PARTNERS, SPOTLIGHTS STORIES OF GREAT WORK IN ACTION, AND MOVES CITIZENS TO USE THEIR INFLUENCE ON BEHALF OF CHILDHOOD THRIVING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. AN IMPORTANT MEASURE OF OUR IMPACT IS OUR NETWORK, FROM INDIVIDUALS CONSUMING OUR CONTENT TO ON-THE-GROUND PARTNERS.
Program accomplishments
- OFFERING EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH FORUMS AND DIALOGUE TO DEVELOP BROAD-BASED AND RESEARCH-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION.Expenses $1,593,514 · grants $195 · revenue $420,639
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
- 85-3504131
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $750,326
- Income (IRS master file)
- $624,106
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $624,106 | $2,149,517 | $750,326 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,996,029 | $2,157,028 | $2,402,807 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,315,971 | $2,431,794 | $2,632,633 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,943,325 | $3,194,509 | $1,810,120 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-3504131).
Questions about BRIGHTBEAM INC
- What is the EIN of BRIGHTBEAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTBEAM INC is 85-3504131.
- Is BRIGHTBEAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BRIGHTBEAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHTBEAM INC 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 BRIGHTBEAM INC 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 BRIGHTBEAM INC 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 BRIGHTBEAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DANIEL SELLERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTBEAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $308,541 (CHRISTOPHER STEWART, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BRIGHTBEAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $624,106, expenses of $2,149,517 and total assets of $750,326 at year end.
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