Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County

Organization Overview

Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County is located in Avon, CO. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (F40) the organization is classified as: Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE TO LEAD SAFE, PRODUCTIVE LIVES THROUGH PREVENTION SERVICES, ADVOCACY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND RECOVERY SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF 1,200 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: ADVOCATES ENSURING FREEDOM: --SERVICES INCLUDED A 24-HOUR CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS LINE, OPERATED 365 DAYS A YEAR BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS; ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT; AND HOUSING STABILIZATION. BRIGHT FUTURE ADVOCATES FOCUS ON LONG- TERM RECOVERY WITH THE GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SELF-EFFICACY. ESSENTIALLY OUR SERVICES SUPPORT CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSITION FROM "VICTIM" TO "SURVIVOR." WE EMBRACE A HOLISTIC VIEW OF RECOVERY, WHICH ADDRESSES THE PSYCHOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, MEDICAL, AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF ABUSE. THIS APPROACH STREAMLINES THE PROCESS, AND CONSEQUENTLY REDUCES THE POTENTIAL FOR UNNECESSARY DISTRESS AMONG CLIENTS. --BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING: BRIGHT FUTURE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE. ALL COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AT NO COST TO CLIENTS AND CONFIDENTIAL. COUNSELING SERVICES DELIVER THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS NECESSARY TO PROCESS TRAUMA AND INITIATE RECOVERY. --LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION: VICTIMS ARE OFTEN OVERWHELMED BY COMPLEX COURT AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. BRIGHT FUTURE'S LEGAL ADVOCATES GUIDE CLIENTS THROUGH THE MAZE OF THE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. LEGAL ADVOCACY IS PROVIDED TO ALL IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. ADDITIONALLY, BRIGHT FUTURE PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.


HOUSING: --FREEDOM RANCH SAFEHOUSE: FREEDOM RANCH WAS EAGLE COUNTY'S FIRST AND ONLY SAFEHOUSE AND EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE LOCATION OF THE SHELTER WAS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL TO PROTECT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF RESIDENTS. RESIDENTS HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE SHELTER MANAGER AND OTHER RESIDENTS THROUGH SHARED LIVING, DINING, AND CHILDREN'S AREAS. ADDITIONALLY, RESIDENTS WORK CLOSELY WITH ADVOCATES TO DETERMINE PLANS FOLLOWING THEIR STAY AT FREEDOM RANCH. --BRIGHTHOUSE: CONSTRUCTION BEGAN IN AUGUST OF 2020 TO CONSTRUCT THE NEW BRIGHTHOUSE EMERGENCY HOUSING FACILITY WHICH REPLACED FREEDOM RANCH IN JUNE 2021. BRIGHTHOUSE IS A TRAUMA-INFORMED FACILITY THAT CAN SERVE UP TO 24 RESIDENTS OF ALL GENDERS AND THEIR PETS. ALL OF BRIGHT FUTURE FOUNDATION'S SERVICES ARE CO-LOCATED AT THE FACILITY. BRIGHTHOUSE HAS 6 EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS AND A CONGREGATE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM AREA.


YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION: --BUDDY MENTORS: BASED ON THE NATIONAL BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS MODEL OF MENTORSHIP, BUDDY MENTORS STRIVES TO INSPIRE AND FOSTER YOUTH THROUGH BUILDING CONSISTENT AND TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS. CARING, RESPONSIBLE ADULTS ARE MATCHED WITH A CHILD BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 16, COMMITTING TO MEET 2-3 HOURS PER WEEK FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. YOUTH INVOLVED WITH A MENTOR SHOW INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN ACADEMIC WORK AND INCREASED SUCCESS IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. --ENSURING SAFETY YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION: A SCHOOL-BASED CURRICULUM THAT ESPOUSES OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, GENDER EQUALITY, AND INCORPORATES HOT SPOT MAPPING EXERCISES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sheryl A Mintz Lcsw
CEO
$204,168
Holly C Kasper-Blank
COO
$119,354
Colleen Weiss-Hanen
Secretary/tr
$0
Amy Keller
President
$0
Craig Ferraro
Vice Preside
$0
Tom Moorhead ESQ
Vice Pres (p
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$97,711
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,320,879
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,007,405
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $89,113
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,425,995
Total Program Service Revenue$30,422
Investment income $182
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,600
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,362
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,474,938

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Bright Future Foundation For Eagle County has recieved totaling $448,792.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Housing Assistance &

$219,129
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$79,944
Vail Valley Foundation Inc

Avon, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$28,392
Vail Valley Cares Inc

Edwards, CO

PURPOSE: Abuse support

$25,000
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: ALLSTATE MOU

$24,500
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation

Grand Junction, CO

PURPOSE: STAFF HEALTH & WELLNESS; CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND LONG-TERM HEALING SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES.

$22,560
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,823,568
Net Contributions$674,606
Other Expense-$3,796,311
Ending Balance$701,863

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