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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: April 2026

Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
227 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802-3132

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Brightpoint helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty."

Year, State Incorporated:
1965, IN

Also Known As:
Brightpoint

As a local nonprofit organization, Brightpoint is committed to overcoming the obstacles in the way of financial stability. We focus available resources and respond to community, family, and individual needs with flexible and attainable solutions. Our diverse range of human services and support helps overcome life’s challenges, builds financial stability, and creates brighter futures for all.

For the year ended October 31, 2023, Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $34,848,258
Total Program Expenses $34,848,258

Chief Executive
Steve Hoffman, President/CEO

Compensation*
$218,742

Chair of the Board
Kim Carpenter

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Ash Brokerage

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
289

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.13%

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 Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants $32,290,966
In-Kind Contributions $1,878,071
Rental Income $1,365,492
Other Income $350,069
Loan Forgiveness $328,071
Donations $282,843
Fee for Service $265,008
Interest Income $153,037
Investment Income $105,006
Loan Processing Revenue $26,346
Distributions $-40,955
Total Income $37,003,954

Programs: 95% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $37,003,954
Total expenses: $36,577,144
  Program expenses $34,848,258
  Fundraising expenses $44,049
  Administrative expenses $1,684,837
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $426,810
Beginning Net Assets $23,454,845
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $23,881,655
Total Liabilities $15,055,674
Total Assets $38,937,329

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana