Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc
To operate a preshool program to provide educational instruction to preschool-age children and to provide inter-gernational activities for seniors.
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc at a glance
In short: Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc gave $95K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $95,000
- Median grant
- $95,000
- Total assets
- $758,246
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mason Wright Foundation Inc ($95K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Wright Foundation Inc Springfield, MA | General Operational Support | $95,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $758,246 | $2,073,383 | $1,899,553 | $95,000 | 1 | $10,348 |
| 2023 | $571,174 | $1,830,015 | $1,586,431 | — | — | $1,985 |
| 2022 | $439,130 | $1,774,975 | $1,495,074 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $508,782 | $1,177,229 | $1,127,728 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $473,652 | $1,151,520 | $974,650 | — | — | $-126 |
About Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Springfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $758K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $95K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc is led by Alan T. Popp, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan T. Popp
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $29K (2024)
John Morse
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathi Donohue
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Marchese
Trustee
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Pickron
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Leonczyk
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Hawkins
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $19K (2024)
Allison Ebner
Vice President
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Sattler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan McCoy Esq.
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Pat Grenier (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl Stanley (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sr Eileen Sullivan (2020–2022) — Trustee Left Jun
- Former: Mary Beth Dowd (2020–2021) — Trustee - Left Apr
- Former: Sabrina Woodgett (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $29K, to Alan Popp (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc
How much does Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc give each year?
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc gave $95K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc?
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc reported $758K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc?
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Springfield, MA. It holds $758K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc operate?
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc's EIN?
Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1978704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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