Brightway Center Inc
Brightway Center provides an environment for people to come together through culturally relevant athletic programs and Biblical studies to develop Christian values, growth, and leadership.
Brightway Center Inc at a glance
In short: Brightway Center Inc gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $611K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,221,454
- +307.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $610,727
- +103.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $610,727
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Brightway Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Columbus Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $770 (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH | The Brightway Center, Inc. is dissolving and is making a donation to the Columbus Foundation to set up and maintain the Kara Bright Foundation. | $1,091,661 |
| Buckeye Local High School Rayland, OH | The Brightway Center, Inc. donated funds to Buckeye Local High School for gymnasium renovations | $129,793 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $383,359 | $1,276,868 | $1,221,454 | 2 | $226,345 |
| 2021 | $893,777 | $162,769 | $459,352 | $300,000 | 1 | $103,780 |
| 2020 | $1,238,944 | $99,787 | $260,343 | $770 | Total only | $15,531 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Brightway Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Brightway Center Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Salem, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $226K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brightway Center Inc is led by Clifton Spinner, Chairman of Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Clifton Spinner
Chairman of Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Spack
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Swires Jr.
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Daryle Griffin (2020–2021) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Mike Florak (2020–2021) — Former Board Member
- Former: Steve Luke (2020–2021) — Former Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brightway Center Inc
How much does Brightway Center Inc give each year?
Brightway Center Inc gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
What is Brightway Center Inc?
Brightway Center Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Salem, OH.
Where does Brightway Center Inc operate?
Brightway Center Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Brightway Center Inc's EIN?
Brightway Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1634850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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