BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL

EIN 45-2392293 · Educational Services (B90)

What they do

to IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING of CHILDREN and FAMILIES IN VERMONT BY USING EVIDENCE to INFORM POLICY and BRINGING VOICES TOGETHER to DISCUSS CRITICAL CHALLENGES and PROBLEM-SOLVE.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders28 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

83.85%of revenue went to mission work88.2% of expenses · Program services

$95.04spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

11.19%of revenue went to management and office costs11.8% of expenses

$0.49in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $139,095 for MORGAN CROSSMAN (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$5,433,103

Mission workProgram services$4,555,59283.85% of revenue88.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$608,10211.19% of revenue11.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$269,4094.96% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$5,163,69495.04% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 88.2% mission · 11.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.04% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 92.8% mission · 7.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.88% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 93.3% mission · 6.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.35% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 94.0% mission · 6.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.40% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 92.1% mission · 7.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 79.88% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 93.3% mission · 6.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 120.99% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 95.5% mission · 4.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.66% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 96.5% mission · 3.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.26% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$5,433,103

Expenses$5,163,694

Annual surplus $269,409 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$4,555,592 · 88.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$608,102 · 11.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$5,433,103

Expenses$5,163,694

Assets$2,538,054

Income$5,433,103

Contributions$5,421,358

Mission work (program services)$4,555,592

Grants given$3,209,043

Average grant$41,676

Management and general$608,102

Executive compensation (total)$114,531

Accounting fees$13,300

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MORGAN CROSSMANEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $139,095Base $128,356 · Other $10,739

BETH TRUZANSKYDEPUTY DIREC · 40 hrs/week $130,875Base $119,869 · Other $11,006

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (28)

MORGAN CROSSMANEXECUTIVE DI

BETH TRUZANSKYDEPUTY DIREC

JANET MCLAUGHLINCOUNCIL MEMB

ZOIE SAUNDERSCOUNCIL MEMB

XUSANA DAVISCOUNCIL MEMB

SHARRON HARRINGTONCOUNCIL MEMB

RUTH HARDYCOUNCIL MEMB

RENEE KELLYCOUNCIL MEMB

MONICA OGELBYCOUNCIL MEMB

MIRANDA GRAY NON-VOTINGCOUNCIL MEMB

LIBBY DAGHLIANCOUNCIL MEMB

KIONA BAEZ HEATHCOUNCIL MEMB

KENDAL SMITH NON-VOTINGCOUNCIL MEMB

JESSICA VINTINNERCOUNCIL MEMB

JESSICA BRUMSTEDCOUNCIL MEMB

AMBER HEWSONCOUNCIL MEMB

ILISA STAHLBERGCO-CHAIR

FLOR DIAZ SMITHCO-CHAIR

ERICA MCLAUGHLINCOUNCIL MEMB

EDDIE GALECOUNCIL MEME

DIMITRI GARDERCOUNCIL MEMB

DEBRA HARTSWICK MDCOUNCIL MEMB

DANIELLE MITCHELLCOUNCIL MEMB

CHRISTY SWENSONSECRETARY

CHERYLE WILCOXCOUNCIL MEMB

CAROL LANG-GODINCOUNCIL MEMB

CARLIE THIBAULT NON-VOTINGCOUNCIL MEMB

BECCA WEBBTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2011
Location: COUNCIL INC 600 BLAIR PARK SUITE, WILLISTON, VT 05495-0000
County: Chittenden
In care of: % JANICE MANTELL
Primary officer: MORGAN CROSSMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@buildingbrightfutures.org Phone(802) 876-5010

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: JMM & ASSOCIATES PC
NTEE classification: Educational Services (B90)
IRS tax category: Educational Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes