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Bright Futures

  • Telluride, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2005
  • EIN: 20-2169766

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.54M (2023)

Expenses
$2.36M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.29M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$385k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,535,134
Expenses
$2,362,053
Net Income
$173,081
Net Assets
$905,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,529,275
99.8%
Program Services $2,130
0.1%
Investment Income $3,729
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,497
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $515,970
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,290,369
Total Liabilities $384,568
Net Assets $905,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathleen Merritt (Executive Director) $134,488 $0 $0
Susan Altman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Bayma (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alison Wright (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Chavira (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 7, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,938,155
Expenses
$1,927,869
Net Income
$10,286
Net Assets
$732,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,936,314
99.9%
Program Services $1,833
0.1%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,003
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $381,527
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $880,786
Total Liabilities $148,066
Net Assets $732,720
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathleen Merritt (Executive Director) $106,003 $0 $0
Susan Altman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Betts (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Bayma (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alison Wright (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Chavira (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 17, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,802,520
Expenses
$1,943,876
Net Income
-$141,356
Net Assets
$722,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,801,209
99.9%
Program Services $1,300
0.1%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,466
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $328,266
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $886,419
Total Liabilities $163,985
Net Assets $722,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathleen Merritt (Executive Director) $98,466 $0 $0
Susan Altman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Betts (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kritsen O'brien Resigned 0321 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Bayma (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alison Wright (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Chavira (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 24, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,265,803
Expenses
$1,581,421
Net Income
-$315,618
Net Assets
$863,790
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,265,286
100.0%
Program Services $450
0.0%
Investment Income $67
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $493,035
31.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $943,089
Total Liabilities $79,299
Net Assets $863,790
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kathleen Merritt (Executive Director) $98,694 $0 $2,889
Susan Altman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Betts (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kristen O'brian (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Bayma (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alison Wright (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 19, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,791,573
Expenses
$1,166,975
Net Income
$624,598
Net Assets
$1,179,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,790,231
99.9%
Program Services $400
0.0%
Investment Income $61
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $881
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $253,248
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,254,392
Total Liabilities $74,984
Net Assets $1,179,408

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$649,681
Expenses
$573,959
Net Income
$75,722
Net Assets
$360,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $649,194
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $161
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $326
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,436
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,682
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $379,589
Total Liabilities $19,341
Net Assets $360,248

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$389,456
Expenses
$389,065
Net Income
$391
Net Assets
$85,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $389,456
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,736
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,054
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,853
Total Liabilities $157,980
Net Assets $85,873

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$407,383
Expenses
$406,802
Net Income
$581
Net Assets
$121,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $407,383
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,736
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,827
18.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $160,186
Total Liabilities $38,711
Net Assets $121,475

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$432,989
Expenses
$436,994
Net Income
-$4,005
Net Assets
$120,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $432,989
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,082
14.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,968
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,130
Total Liabilities $92,237
Net Assets $120,893

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,395
Expenses
$377,266
Net Income
$6,129
Net Assets
$182,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,355
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,500
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $212,164
Total Liabilities $30,000
Net Assets $182,164

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$385,541
Expenses
$397,301
Net Income
-$11,760
Net Assets
$176,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $385,501
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,500
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,535
Total Liabilities $27,500
Net Assets $176,035

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$362,010
Expenses
$362,459
Net Income
-$449
Net Assets
$189,590
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $361,746
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $264
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,500
17.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,590
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $189,590

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$354,176
Expenses
$306,885
Net Income
$47,291
Net Assets
$181,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $353,916
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $260
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,500
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,089
Total Liabilities $375
Net Assets $181,714

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

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