Brilliance Labs is located in Portland, OR. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brilliance Labs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHRIST CENTERED MISSION OF BRILLIANCE LABS IS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD FLOURISHING THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS INTO NEW CHURCHES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT REPRESENT AND SERVE UNDER-RESOURCED AND MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MICRO-GRANTS BRILLIANCE LABS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENTS OF OUR FIRST MICRO-GRANT AWARDS. THESE MICRO-GRANTS CARRY THE LEGACY OF CENTRAL BIBLE CHURCH BY FUNDING CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR CITY, ESPECIALLY AMONG THOSE UNDER-RESOURCED OR OTHERWISE NEGLECTED BY MAJORITY CULTURE CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES. * ONE HOPE FELLOWSHIP, NE PORTLAND - GRANT * OREGON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ROCKWOOD PORTLAND - GRANT * JUBILEE HALL, SE PORTLAND - GRANT * IGLESIA EL BUEN PASTOR BEAVERTON - GRANT * CITY TEAMS PORTLAND - GRANT * AFRICAN FAMILY HOLISTIC HEALTH ORGANIZATION, PORTLAND - GRANTA TOTAL OF $33,800 WAS PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF GRANTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF SIGNIFICANT MINISTRIES TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED AND MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITIES BY: *PARTICIPATING IN PASTOR GATHERINGS AND VOLUNTEERING ON LEADERSHIP TEAMS FOR CITYWIDE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY*PROVIDING FREE CONSULTING FOR CHURCHES AND CHURCH LEADERSHIP TEAMS IN THE PORTLAND METRO AREA*PROVIDING FREE INFORMAL COACHING FOR LOW-INCOME AND/OR HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED SMALL BUSINESS ENTRPRENEUERS*PROVIDING FREE INFORMAL COACHING FOR LOW-INCOME AND HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS*PREACHING AND PERFORMING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ACTIVITIES FOR CHURCHES IN THE LOCAL AREA
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Hawthorne Presidentexec Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $39,417 |
Christopher J Coffee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Avery Stafford Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jelani Memory Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Khaute Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Roberts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,217,430 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,217,430 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $31,498 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,301 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,255,829 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $33,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,219 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,453 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,504 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $983 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,156 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,393 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17 |
| Information technology | $985 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,600 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $980 |
| All other expenses | $292 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,880 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,698 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $896,225 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,734,313 |
| Investments—other securities | $72,240 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,722,476 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $3,186,010 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$463,534 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,722,476 |
Over the last fiscal year, Brilliance Labs has awarded $30,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ONE HOPE FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NE PORTLAND | $7,500 |
OREGON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP PURPOSE: FUND MICRO-LOANS TO ENTREPRENEURS | $5,000 |
JUBILEE HALL PDX PURPOSE: FOR CAFE EQUIPMENT | $7,000 |
MISION EL BUEN PASTOR CHURCH PURPOSE: SUPPORT MINISTRY TO LATINO YOUTH | $6,000 |
AFRICAN FAMILY HOLISTIC HEALTH ORG PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM | $5,000 |