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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2026 Expires: September 2027

Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

227 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802

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 lifes challenges, builds financial stability, and creates brighter futures for all.

For the year ended October 31, 2025, Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $35,566,028
Total Program Expenses $35,566,028

Chief Executive
Steve Hoffman, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
John Court

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Physicians Health Plan

Board Size
17

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, 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 Community Action of Northeast Indiana DBA Brightpoint, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended October 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Grants $34,105,829
Consolidation of Limited Partnerships $9,968,105
Capital Contributions $9,390,160
Rental Income $1,823,092
In-Kind Contributions $1,140,119
Investment Income $726,270
Other Income $660,749
Donations $410,291
Developer Fee $401,448
Fee for Service $111,452
Loan Processing Revenue $49,335
Capital Distributions $-19,095
Loss on Sale of Property $-653,243
Total Income $58,114,512

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

Total Income $58,114,512
Total expenses: $37,625,724
  Program expenses $35,566,028
  Fundraising expenses $100,372
  Administrative expenses $1,959,324
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $20,488,788
Beginning Net Assets $23,950,471
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $44,439,259
Total Liabilities $32,539,143
Total Assets $76,978,402

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BBB Serving Northern Indiana