The Christ centered mission of Brilliance Labs is to support the neighborhood flourishing through strategic investments into new churches and social enterprises that represent and serve under-resourced and multi-ethnic communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$38K
+111.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+5.8% YoY
About Brilliance Labs
Based on IRS filings
Brilliance Labs is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,073,718 | $2,699,228 | $2,722,476 |
| Revenue | $88,925 | $184,887 | $3,255,829 |
| Expenses | $123,548 | $138,148 | $95,880 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $86,237 | $174,784 | $34,799 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Brilliance Labs
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pamoja House ($7,000), River City Church ($6,500), Thrive Church Planting ($6,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pamoja House Lake Oswego, OR | For an interim director position who will run their women's and children's programs. | $7,000 |
| River City Church Vancouver, WA | To fund Dia de Accion de Gracias, a community Thanksgiving meal and Thanksgiving meal boxes for shut-ins and those experiencing houselessness. | $6,500 |
| Thrive Church Planting Vancouver, WA | Fund mental health counseling for ministry leaders and their families who are in need of it but cannot afford it. | $6,500 |
| HOLLA School Portland, OR | To help update the playground on their school campus. | $6,500 |
| We Belong PDX Portland, OR | Fund two months of programs for 15 kids in their community. | $6,072 |
| One HOPE Fellowship Portland, OR | Fund evangelism training for their church, evangelistic efforts in their neighborhood, and an Easter outreach for their community. | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hawthorne | President and Executive Director | 25 | $44,742 |
| Christopher Coffee | Board Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel Anderson | Secretary (Part Year) | 0.5 | — |
| Marcel Newsome | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Tim Cowley | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Avery Stafford | Board member (Part Year) | 0.5 | — |
| Derek Chinn | Board member | 0.5 | — |
| Eleazar Ruiz | Board member | 0.5 | — |
| Jelani Memory | Board member | 0.5 | — |
| Karen Fancher | Board member (Part Year) | 0.5 | — |
| Sam Khaute | Board member | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brilliance Labs?
Brilliance Labs is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Brilliance Labs?
As of 2024, Brilliance Labs holds $3.1M in total assets with $89K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $38K in 2024.
Where does Brilliance Labs operate?
Brilliance Labs has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Brilliance Labs award?
In 2024, Brilliance Labs awarded 6 grants totaling $38K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brilliance Labs's EIN?
Brilliance Labs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1494224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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