Bright Promise
TO STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN PARTNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BY GENERATING NEW SOURCES OF REVENUE SO THAT MORE FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE THE BENEFIT FROM URBAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.
Key facts about Bright Promise
- EIN
- 36-3634360
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $291,435
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $24,286
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $5,847,687
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated April 2026.
Who Bright Promise funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bright Promise's 12 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants) and South Holland, IL (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+85.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
Grant Count
12
Avg Grant Size
$24K
About Bright Promise
Based on IRS filings
Bright Promise is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $291K. Net investment income was $94K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,847,687 | $3,158,540 | $3,573,984 |
| Revenue | $3,374,785 | $1,035,388 | $1,362,302 |
| Expenses | $722,244 | $713,310 | $688,529 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $93,569 | $72,934 | $127,209 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Chicago West Side Christian School ($50,000), Pui-tak Christian School ($42,505), Daystar School ($42,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| PUI-TAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,505 |
| DAYSTAR SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $42,500 |
| THE FIELD SCHOOL OAK PARK, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
| UNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SOUTH HOLLAND, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,500 |
| CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOUTH HOLLAND, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| SOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,000 |
| CAMBRIDGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,930 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| MIDWESTERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE BLOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $90,450 |
| RYNE DEBOER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KEN ERFFMEYER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LOU FAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| AMY GROENEWOLD | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CLARENCE MEDEMA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANN VANDERWEELE | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| CHRIS WIESEHAN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 3 | — |
| TED WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bright Promise?
As of 2025, Bright Promise holds $5.8M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $291K in 2025.
Where does Bright Promise operate?
Bright Promise has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Bright Promise award?
In 2025, Bright Promise awarded 12 grants totaling $291K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bright Promise's EIN?
Bright Promise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3634360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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