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Bright Foundation

  • Urbandale, IA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2019
  • EIN: 42-6073848

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.21M (2024)

Expenses
$2.98M (2024)

Total Assets
$32.5M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$4.06k (2024)

Years with missing data
Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,210,641
Expenses
$2,983,136
Net Income
-$772,495
Net Assets
$32,506,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $203,657
9.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $773,543
35.0%
Sales of Assets $1,233,441
55.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,894,353
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $298,883
10.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,510,214
Total Liabilities $4,062
Net Assets $32,506,152
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meredith Dohmen (President) $138,915 $13,611
Leah Lingren (Director Of Scholar) $89,250 $9,708
Thomas E Press (Chairman & Managing Director) $40,400 $0
Stacy Wanderscheid (Secretary & Director) $4,400 $0
Jeffrey G Fleming (Treasurer & Director) $4,400 $0
Jerry Deegan (Vice President & Director) $3,900 $0
Charles A Haas (Director (7/1/23 Thru 12/31/23)) $2,200 $0
Carrie A Kompelien (Director (Since 1/2/24)) $2,200 $0
Craig A Shadur (Director (Since 1/2/24)) $2,200 $0
Dale J Andringa (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,626,635
Expenses
$2,681,879
Net Income
-$1,055,244
Net Assets
$33,278,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $150,650
9.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $802,353
49.3%
Sales of Assets $673,632
41.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,603,277
97.1%
Compensation of Officers* $275,512
10.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,279,525
Total Liabilities $878
Net Assets $33,278,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meredith Dohmen (President) $132,300 $8,989
Leah Lingren (Director Of Scholar) $77,917 $5,454
Thomas E Press (Chairman Of The Board & Managing Direc) $37,500 $0
Jerry Deegan (Vice President & Director) $1,500 $0
Charles A Haas (Director) $1,500 $0
Jeffrey G Fleming (Treasurer & Director) $1,500 $0
Stacy Wanderscheid (Secretary & Director) $1,000 $0
Isaiah Mc Gee (Director (7/1/22 Thru 1/28/23)) $1,000 $0
Dale J Andringa (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$806,138
Expenses
$2,381,114
Net Income
-$1,574,976
Net Assets
$34,333,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000
1.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $776,472
96.3%
Sales of Assets $19,666
2.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,296,684
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $189,717
8.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,336,186
Total Liabilities $2,295
Net Assets $34,333,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meredith Dohmen (President) $126,000 $6,000
Thomas E Press (Chairman Of The Board & Managing Direc) $30,200 $0
Jerry Deegan (Vice President & Director) $3,200 $0
Charles A Haas (Treasurer & Director) $3,200 $0
Stacy Wanderscheid (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Jeffrey G Fleming (Director) $3,200 $0
Isaiah Mc Gee (Director (1/1/22 Thru 6/30/22)) $1,700 $0
Dale J Andringa (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 17, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,096,080
Expenses
$2,072,110
Net Income
-$976,030
Net Assets
$35,908,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $865,556
79.0%
Sales of Assets $230,524
21.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,992,914
96.2%
Compensation of Officers* $48,500
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,909,475
Total Liabilities $608
Net Assets $35,908,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meredith Dohmen (President) $126,536 $6,000
Thomas E Press (Chairman Of The Board & Managing Direc) $35,700 $0
Jerry Deegan (Vice Chairman Of The Board & Director) $3,200 $0
Charles A Haas (Treasurer & Director) $3,200 $0
Stacy Wanderscheid (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Jeffrey G Fleming (Director) $3,200 $0
Dale J Andringa (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 5, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$671,197
Expenses
$2,187,129
Net Income
-$2,858,326
Net Assets
$36,884,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $15,000
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $764,582
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,066,047
94.5%
Compensation of Officers* $51,500
2.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,887,115
Total Liabilities $2,218
Net Assets $36,884,897

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,015,797
Expenses
$2,286,305
Net Income
$3,729,492
Net Assets
$39,743,331
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,704,320
28.3%
Sales of Assets $4,282,116
71.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,226,150
97.4%
Compensation of Officers* $53,500
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,745,107
Total Liabilities $1,776
Net Assets $39,743,331
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meredith Dohmen (Director Of Scholars) $109,000 $6,000
Thomas E Press (President & Managing Director) $39,200 $0
Jerry Deegan (Vice President & Director) $3,200 $0
Charles A Haas (Treasurer & Director) $3,200 $0
Fred H Lock (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Stacy Wanderscheid (Director) $3,200 $0
Beverly L Apel (Director) $1,000 $0
Weston R Ritchie (Director) $500 $0
Dale Andgriga (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 1, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,308,064
Expenses
$2,138,935
Net Income
-$830,871
Net Assets
$35,738,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,044,895
79.9%
Sales of Assets $235,894
18.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,112,954
98.8%
Compensation of Officers* $31,100
1.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,738,199
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,738,199
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meredith Dohmen (Director Of Scholars) $109,000 $6,000
Thomas E Press (Managing Director & Director) $8,700 $0
Carren S Sturm (Vice President & Director) $3,200 $0
Weston R Ritchie (Director) $3,200 $0
Beverly L Apel (Director) $3,200 $0
Fred H Lock (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Robert L Fanter (Director) $3,200 $0
Daniel M Kelly (President & Director) $3,200 $0
Charles A Haas (Treasurer & Director) $3,200 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 12, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,316,487
Expenses
$1,835,980
Net Income
-$519,493
Net Assets
$36,569,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $942,793
71.6%
Sales of Assets $344,334
26.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,796,427
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $21,900
1.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,569,070
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,569,070
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carren S Sturm (Vice President & Director) $3,200 $0
Beverly L Apel (Director) $3,200 $0
Fred H Lock (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Robert L Fanter (Director) $3,200 $0
Daniel M Kelly (President & Director) $3,200 $0
Charles A Haas (Treasurer & Director) $3,200 $0
Weston R Ritchie (Director) $2,700 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,028,540
Expenses
$2,042,233
Net Income
$8,986,307
Net Assets
$37,088,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $9,822,267
89.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,127,578
10.2%
Sales of Assets $58,954
0.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,982,346
97.1%
Compensation of Officers* $20,900
1.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,088,563
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,088,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Carren Sturm (Director) $3,200 $0
Weston Ritchie (Vice President & Director) $3,200 $0
Beverly Apel (Director) $3,200 $0
Fred Lock (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Daniel M Kelly (President & Director) $3,200 $0
Robert Fanter (Director) $2,700 $0
Chuck Haas (Treasurer) $2,200 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 5, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$14,876,278
Expenses
$1,178,245
Net Income
$13,698,033
Net Assets
$28,102,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,844,667
72.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,143,355
7.7%
Sales of Assets $2,888,256
19.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,115,826
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $20,400
1.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,102,256
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $28,102,256
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Daniel M Kelly (President & Director) $4,400 $0
Carren Sturm (Director) $3,200 $0
Weston Ritchie (Director) $3,200 $0
Beverly Apel (Treasurer & Director) $3,200 $0
Fred Lock (Secretary & Director) $3,200 $0
Robert Fanter (Vice President & Director) $3,200 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 4, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$839,690
Expenses
$25,435
Net Income
$814,255
Net Assets
$14,404,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $578,455
68.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $261,229
31.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $6
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $17,168
67.5%
Compensation of Officers* $12,000
47.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,404,223
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,404,223

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,156,188
Expenses
$1,096,500
Net Income
$1,059,688
Net Assets
$13,589,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $330,668
15.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,689,473
78.4%
Sales of Assets $133,690
6.2%
Other Income $2,357
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $951,608
86.8%
Compensation of Officers* $37,369
3.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,589,968
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $13,589,967

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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 27, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,146,941
Expenses
$674,280
Net Income
$4,472,661
Net Assets
$12,448,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,186,265
42.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $535,565
10.4%
Sales of Assets $2,417,311
47.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $612,996
90.9%
Compensation of Officers* $49,886
7.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,750,717
Total Liabilities $302,518
Net Assets $12,448,199

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$411,782
Expenses
$643,347
Net Income
-$231,565
Net Assets
$7,975,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $185
0.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $375,876
91.3%
Sales of Assets $20,394
5.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $581,946
90.5%
Compensation of Officers* $92,155
14.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,277,597
Total Liabilities $302,059
Net Assets $7,975,538

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending July
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.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2003

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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2001

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-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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