Brightline Defense Project
BRIGHTLINE IS A POLICY ADVOCACY NON-PROFIT THAT WORKS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN OTHERWISE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$28K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$14K
About Brightline Defense Project
Based on IRS filings
Brightline Defense Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,303,001 | $1,645,522 | $1,113,431 |
| Revenue | $1,974,379 | $1,994,215 | $1,579,441 |
| Expenses | $2,123,079 | $1,655,326 | $987,524 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,000 | $1,357 | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Coast Alliance United ($15,000), Community Youth Center of Sf ($13,325).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER OF SF SAN FRANCISCO, CA | EJ YOUTH LEADERSHIP | $13,325 |
| CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE UNITED VENTURA, CA | ENERGY JUSTICE GRANT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD AHN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $170,620 |
| NANGKEO DUARTE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SOLOMON SO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAURILIO LEON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICK HARDEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brightline Defense Project?
Brightline Defense Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Brightline Defense Project?
As of 2024, Brightline Defense Project holds $1.3M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $28K in 2024.
Where does Brightline Defense Project operate?
Brightline Defense Project has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Brightline Defense Project award?
In 2024, Brightline Defense Project awarded 2 grants totaling $28K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brightline Defense Project's EIN?
Brightline Defense Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1131608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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