Nonprofit · EIN 92-0546432
BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE
Tax-exempt · MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $518,654 | $512,893 | $5,761 | $34,215 | $26,193 | $8,022 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $363,507 | $369,294 | -$5,787 | $28,461 | $26,200 | $2,261 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,051 | $119,492 | $1,559 | $22,743 | $14,695 | $8,048 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $121,051 | $119,492 | $1,559 | $22,743 | $14,695 | $8,048 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,275
- Program service revenue
- $497,379
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,483
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,231
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $145,196
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $725
- Occupancy
- $61,363
- Travel
- $413
- Depreciation
- $885
- Program services (functional)
- $512,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,461
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,215
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,193
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,022
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,868
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,022
- Gross receipts
- $518,654
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefany Thomas | President Trustee or director | 40 | $84,483 |
| Johnie Gaten | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Hillary Hohn McBride | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Stanley Thomas | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefany Thomas | President Trustee or director | 40 | $69,084 |
| Johnie Gaten | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Hillary Hohn McBride | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Stanley Thomas | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefany M Thomas | Director President | 36 | $5,300 |
| Johnie L Gaten | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Hillary Hohn McBride | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Stanley Thomas | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefany Thomas | President | 36 | $5,300 |
| Johnie Gaten | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Hillary Hohn McBride | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Stanley Thomas | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2118 N FOUNTAIN VALLEY DR, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459-3647
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2118 North Fountain Valley Drive, Missouri City TX 77459
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Stefany Thomas, 2118 North Fountain Valley Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Stefany Thomas, 2118 North Fountain Valley Drive, Missouri City TX 77459
- Signed the 990
- Stefany Thomas, President - Executive Director
- Phone
- (832) 669-3330
Mission
A nonprofit organization providing educational and holistic development programs for children through tutoring extended day summer camp and family engagement programs.
Program accomplishments
- The Shine Bright Tutoring Program offered individualized and small-group academic support to elementary middle and high school students with an emphasis on reading math and homework assistance. The program also received grant funding from the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time TXPOST and participated in the OST Cares Cohort. Through this partnership Shine Bright provided staff training focused on mental health awareness and student support ensuring that tutors were equipped to meet the diverse needs of learners. The tutoring program played a critical role in addressing learning gaps while also providing social-emotional support to students. Shine Bright Tutoring serviced about 30 students each for 1-3 hrs week throughout the full year.Expenses $230,026 · revenue $152,532
- The Shine Bright Extended Day Program served over 60 children in Rosharon Texas at Savannah Lakes Elementary School. The program offered after-school enrichment homework support and structured activities in a safe environment. It received a grant from The Texas Partnership for Out of School Time TXPOST and was part of the OST Cares cohort focusing on mental health support within out-of-school time programs. Staff underwent specialized training to assist children with behavioral and emotional challenges broadening the programs positive impact on students and families. The program participates in the Texas Department of Agricultures Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP providing balanced meals to students. Operating in alignment with the Alvin ISD academic calendar the program typically runs Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm throughout the school year 9 months.Expenses $168,556 · revenue $199,556
- The Shine Bright Summer Camp offered a full-day multi-week program designed to provide both academic reinforcement and enrichment experiences to children in Pre-K through 7th grade. The camp included structured learning activities recreational programming and specialty classes taught by contracted instructors. The 2025 theme Bigger Better Brighter encouraged campers to build confidence embrace individuality and develop resilience. Staff received additional training to support students with various challenges ensuring inclusivity and access for a wide range of children. The camp continued Shine Brights mission of combining fun safety and personal growth in a community-centered environment. Shine Bright Summer Camp serviced 60-70 students each week for 9 weeks of summer.Expenses $114,311 · revenue $138,970
- The 6,321 reported as revenue under Other Program Services represents shared service income that supports all three core programs Tutoring Extended Day and Summer Camp. This amount reflects revenue from activities and services such as parents night out holiday hangout and fall break camp that benefit multiple programs collectively rather than exclusively.revenue $6,321
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0546432
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,215
- Income (IRS master file)
- $518,654
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $518,654 | $512,893 | $34,215 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $363,507 | $369,294 | $28,461 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $121,051 | $119,492 | $22,743 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $121,051 | $119,492 | $22,743 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Stefany Thomas | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 92-0546432).
Questions about BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE
- What is the EIN of BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE is 92-0546432.
- Is BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE 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 RAYS OF HOPE 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 RAYS OF HOPE 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 RAYS OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Stefany Thomas.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,483 (Stefany Thomas, President).
- How much revenue does BRIGHTER RAYS OF HOPE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $518,654, expenses of $512,893 and total assets of $34,215 at year end.
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