2025-04-24T11:34:59+00:00 2024-06-30 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2023-07-01 237004991 Bright Hope International BRIG 2245206100 33 W Higgins Rd 620 South Barrington IL 60010 CH Dyer President 2245206100 2025-04-24 true Sara Tibbott P01486965 5055022746 2025-04-24 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CH Dyer 33 W Higgins Rd 620 South Barrington IL 60010 2766179 false X www.brighthope.org X 1968 IL Working within churches to transform communities and bring Hope to those living on $2 a day. 7 6 13 100 0 0 2607298 2575527 0 0 13463 19977 14234 215 2634995 2595719 1193976 1335741 0 0 660651 660158 0 0 223293 894393 909823 2749020 2905722 -114025 -310003 1382141 1218953 155057 301872 1227084 917081 Working within under-resourced, local, in-country churches to transform their communities and bring Hope for today, tomorrow, and eternity to those living on less than $2 a day. false false 1008550 688706 Hope for Today refers to projects that meet the basic needs of the community. These projects include feeding programs, clean water initiatives, care for orphans and vulnerable children, medical assistance, and crisis and disaster response. In fiscal year 2024, we provided 125,320 meals, 27,190 people received clean water, and 200,043 people received medical services. 793169 450011 Hope for Tomorrow refers to projects that move people toward self-reliance and sustainability. This includes projects focused on church training, microfinance, job skills training, agriculture programs, and educational support. In fiscal year 2024, microfinance programs (savings, microloans, microenterprises, and grants) were provided to 3,248 recipients. Also, 503 people received job skills training, and 1,617 people received agriculture training and seeds or animals. 5,056 students received educational support. 514753 197024 215 Hope for Eternity projects provide the community with opportunities for spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. These projects include pastor and leadership training, evangelism and discipleship, and Bible distribution. In fiscal year 2024, 1,090 pastors were trained, 12,146 church/community members were trained, and 9,895 people were discipled through church outreach. 2316472 true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false true true true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 13 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 6 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false KY MD MS X X CH Dyer 2245206100 33 W Higgins Rd Suite 620 South Barrington IL 60010 C H Dyer President 40.0 X X 97925 0 69145 Craig Thistlethwaite Treasurer 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Ken Bodel Secretary 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Mike Staff Vice Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Tammy Massey Board Chair 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Alex Rodda Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 George Kalopisis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 97925 0 69145 0 false true false 0 2575527 617028 2575527 0 0 0 0 0 19795 19795 0 0 170642 170460 182 0 182 182 215 215 0 0 215 2595719 215 0 19977 1335741 1335741 0 0 170845 98437 51209 21199 430799 248215 129127 53457 29039 16732 8704 3603 29475 16983 8835 3657 15170 8135 6987 48 71434 71434 7895 7643 0 252 158402 79201 79201 77362 16955 21420 38987 37846 11730 18694 7422 11963 1257 10188 518 214318 206728 4344 3246 4611 3249 479 883 2322 580 1394 348 10945 2736 6567 1642 Program expenses 251500 251500 Dues and subscriptions 11915 3080 4494 4341 34140 7570 22081 4489 2905722 2316472 365957 223293 927081 695989 70293 160926 101584 46910 0 0 0 0 198078 253526 23926 19196 7052 4730 0 0 78053 56872 1382141 1218953 76009 176710 66567 0 0 79048 58595 155057 301872 X 815954 820696 411130 96385 1227084 917081 1382141 1218953 -310003 0 X false true X true false X 2784731 2011026 2189390 2607298 2575527 12167972 0 0 2784731 2011026 2189390 2607298 2575527 12167972 2039688 10128284 128719 189269 179955 8275 19795 526013 0 4362 2974 469 14234 215 22254 12716239 0 0.7965 0.7874 X Schedule A, Part I By letter dated February 17, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service determined that Bright Hope International is an association of churches because it is a public charity described in sections 509 (a)(1) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). As such, Bright Hope International is not required to file Form 990. Notewithstanding Bright Hope's Form 990 filing exemption, Bright Hope has elected voluntarily to file Form 990 out a desire to foster transparency and accountability. Bright Hope's voluntary decision to file Form 990 should in no way be interpreted by being inconsistent with its status as an association of churches or be deemed a waiver of any of the rights of privileges that accompany its recognized status as an association of churches, Bright Hope continues to operate in all ways an association of churches described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Code. Schedule A, Part II The organization is a church as described under 170(b)(1)(A)(i) and is not required to complete a public support schedule. Schedule A, Part II is completed to verify the church can qualify under public charity status section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and, therefore, qualifies to use the first listed special rule for Schedule B reporting. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - MISC INCOME, COLUMN A - 4362.0, COLUMN B - 2974.0, COLUMN C - 469.0, COLUMN D - 14234.0, COLUMN E - 215.0, COLUMN F - 22254.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5111 1788 3323 18815 17408 1407 4730 Right-of-use operating lease obligation 58595 58595 2595719 0 0 2595719 0 0 2595719 2905722 0 0 2905722 0 0 2905722 true South America 0 0 Grants to Recipients 560073 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to Recipients 400190 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grants to Recipients 368228 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Grants to Recipients 7250 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 4 Program Services Mission Trips, Service Fees and Travel 278690 South America 0 1 Program Services Mission Trips, Service Fees and Travel 119603 Central America and the Caribbean 0 4 Program Services Mission Trips, Service Fees and Travel 60571 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services Mission Trips, Service Fees and Travel 5033 0 9 0 0 0 9 1799638 0 1799638 South America Medical aid 446568 Pharmaceuticals Fair Market Value Sub-Saharan Africa Project funding 118562 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Project funding 95558 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Project funding 68218 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Project funding 29705 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Project funding 22792 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Project funding 17005 Wire Central America and the Caribbean Project funding 146840 Wire Central America and the Caribbean Project funding 105000 Wire Central America and the Caribbean Project funding 45000 Wire Central America and the Caribbean Project funding 30000 Wire Central America and the Caribbean Project funding 6093 Wire North America (Canada & Mexico only) Project Funding 7250 Wire 13 0 Project management Sub-Saharan Africa 3 44725 Wire Project management South America 2 112899 Wire Project management Central America and the Caribbean 1 19416 Wire false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Bright Hope has Country Developers (CDs) and Partnership Developers (PDs), Operations Managers (OMs), and Partnership Liaisons (PLs) located within the countries served who have on-site involvement with the recipient organizations which includes monitoring their program activities and to confirm that funded project activities are conducted. On-site monitoring also includes multiple trips by U.S. management officials who confirm the activities of recipient organizations. In addition, both written and verbal reports, and pictures are provided by Bright Hope CDs documenting the use of funds. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN -Accrual SOUTH AMERICA -Accrual SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA -Accrual X true true X X X X false false false false false false false false false C H Dyer President 97925 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69145 0 167070 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 107, ministerial housing allowances are provided for qualifying ministerial employees. This is not included in taxable compensation. C.H. Dyer, President, met the qualifications for and received a ministerial housing allowance during the tax year. X 6 170460 Other - Value upon receipt X 1 446568 Other - Pricing in-country 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b The organization does not compensation any other officers. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders Members shall consist of member churches. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. It is reviewed in detail by the CFO and Sr. Accountant. A draft copy is then provided to each board member prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Board members and officers annually sign conflict of interest statements. The Treasurer monitors all transactions to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided or properly handled if necessary and the CFO reviews the Treasurer's conflict of interest statement. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Bright Hope has a compensation committee comprised of the President, CFO, and Human Resources Manager who determine staff compensation. The president's compensation is determined annually by the independent members of the Board of Directors who review comparability data gather by the Human Resources Manager. An independent review has shown that compensation data is at, or somewhat below, market. The approval process is documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, audited financial statements, and Form 990 are made readily available to any requestor in their choice of electronic or paper copies. The organization's website has some of these documents available for immediate download. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Other Income - Total Revenue: 215, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 215, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Form 990, General Footnote By letter dated February 17, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service determined that Bright Hope International is an association of churches because it is a public charity described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). As such, Bright Hope International is not required to file Form 990. Notwithstanding Bright Hope's Form 990 filing exemption, Bright Hope has elected voluntarily to file Form 990 out of a desire to foster transparency and accountability. Bright Hope's voluntary decision to file Form 990 should in no way be interpreted as being inconsistent with its status as an association of churches or be deemed a waiver of any of the rights of privileges that accompany its recognized status as an association of churches, Bright Hope continues to operate in all ways as an association of churches described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Code.