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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3444378

BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION

Also known as INITIATIVE INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33405

Financials

$263K$245K2023$286K$211K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$285,994$211,176$74,818$1,389,449$0$1,389,449
December 31, 2023990$263,180$245,202$17,978$1,314,631$0$1,314,631
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$285,994
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$110,608
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$112,280
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,389
Occupancy
$6,742
Travel
$2,403
Depreciation
$2,981
Program services (functional)
$131,003
Management and general (functional)
$80,173

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,314,631
Total assets, end of year
$1,389,449
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,389,449
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,222,568
Net assets without donor restrictions
$24,079
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,365,370
Gross receipts
$285,994
Employees
1
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cathy MorgadoTrustee
Trustee or director
0$16,154
Jaci LouisTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
1$0
Jonathon OdjoTrustee
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
0$0
Nadia ODJOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0
DAN LILEPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
DEVYN MONTALVOSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jaci LouisTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
1$0
JUAN MONTALVOTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
1$0
Jonathon OdjoTrustee
Institutional trustee
0$0
Shawn BowenTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
DAN LILEPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
Nadia ODJOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$0
VALERIE C WILLIAMSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DEVYN MONTALVOSECRETARY
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
831 BRADLEY ST, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33405-2855
In care of
% NADIA ODJO
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
P O Box 224065, West Palm Beach FL 33422
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Nadia ODJO, 831 Bradley Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Valerie Williams, 485 Pelham Rd Apt B58, New Rochelle NY 10805
Signed the 990
NADIA ODJO, CEO

Mission

BRITE INITIATIVE INCORPORATED IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO DELIVER COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO THE MARGINALIZED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN OF HAITI WHO ARE AFFECTED BY POVERTY,INADEQUATE HEALTHCARE AND ILLITERACY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Ecole Commununataire Jeremie St. Fort De Rodaille In its 15th school year, it is known as one of the best schools in south-east Haiti with the highest passing rates. The school has a staff of 30 and over 270 students are enrolled.This year the high school classrooms were added to the school. The community building was completed. We are going to build an administrative building in the coming year. The community building will hold our clinic, pharmacy, library, computer center and a financial co op for our microloan program.
    Expenses $89,446 · revenue $53,645
  • All other Programs including Lunch 10,103 Benevolance 8,203 Expenses for Bridge 5,914, FONDEK 5,509
    Expenses $30,243 · revenue $215,379
  • BRITER FUTURE YOUNG ADULT MENTORING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS US DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP AND GO THE DISTANCE WITH SOME INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE MEBERS OF THEIR SOCIETY.
    Expenses $5,914 · revenue $5,370
  • MEDICAL PROGRAM FOR THE RESIDENTS OR RODAILLE, AND OUR STUDENTS. FOR MANY THE NEAREST HOSPITAL IS OVER AN HOUR AND A FEW RIVERS AWAY AND IN MOST CASES THEY DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO GO SEE A DOCTOR FOR REGULAR CHECKUPS. WE DECIDED TO LAUCH A MEDICAL PROGRAM, WHERE WE PROVIDE REGULAR CHECKUPS.
    Expenses $5,400 · revenue $11,600

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3444378
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,389,449
Income (IRS master file)
$285,994

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$285,994$211,176$1,389,449XML
990December 2023$263,180$245,202$1,314,631XML
990December 2022$533,570$661,152$223,327IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Valerie Williams
December 31, 2018≤ $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 94-3444378).

Questions about BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION

What is the EIN of BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION is 94-3444378.
Is BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION 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 BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION 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 BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION 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 BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Nadia ODJO.
Who are the officers and directors of BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,154 (Cathy Morgado, Trustee).
How much revenue does BRITE BRINGING RELIEF INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $285,994, expenses of $211,176 and total assets of $1,389,449 at year end.

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