Brighter Way Institute
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Brighter Way Institute meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Brighter Way has a transformational mission to provide comprehensive oral health care for vulnerable adults, children, veterans, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with special needs.
Year, State Incorporated:
2016, AZ
Brighter Way has a transformational mission to address the oral health needs of Maricopa Countys most vulnerable adults, children, veterans, those experiencing homelessness, and developmentally disabled. With over 500,000 people living in poverty, health disparities and inequities prevent access to affordable care.
Through our unique model of care, two state-of-the-art dental centers and one mobile dental unit provide specialized care ranging from preventive treatment, routine exams, and education to complex surgical restoration.
Brighter Way envisions a community where all low-income and homeless individuals receive compassionate, affordable, and quality oral health care when they need it.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Brighter Way Institute's program expenses were:
| Diane & Bruce Halle Brighter Way Dental Center | $3,779,553 |
| The Bob & Renee Parsons Center for Pediatric Dentistry | $1,454,352 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,233,905 |
Chief Executive
Kris Volcheck, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Charlie Clark
Board Size
11
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Brighter Way Institute's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Program service fees | $2,956,771 |
| Contributions and other grants | $1,659,027 |
| In-kind donations | $814,000 |
| Other income | $32,145 |
| Special events | $27,423 |
| Investment return | $16,011 |
| Total Income | $5,505,377 |
Programs: 94% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $5,505,377 |
| Total expenses: | $5,568,997 |
| Program expenses | $5,233,905 |
| Fundraising expenses | $23,286 |
| Administrative expenses | $311,806 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-63,620 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,023,292 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $959,672 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,203,889 |
| Total Assets | $2,163,561 |
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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest