Brilliance Labs
The christ-centered mission of Brilliance Labs is to catalyze innovation and strategic investment for the flourishing of under-resourced and multi-ethnic communities in portland and worldwide supporting new churches, social enterprises, and faith-based ventures that represent and serve them
Brilliance Labs at a glance
In short: Brilliance Labs gave $24K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,000
- -37.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,448,770
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brilliance Labs
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Brilliance Labs
Who Brilliance Labs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was We Belong PDX ($6K). Together the top 4 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brilliance Labs gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Belong PDX Portland, OR | Programming at Centennial Site | $6,000 |
| Sanctuary Inn Welches, OR | Creating Office Space on Property | $6,000 |
| Refugee Care Collective Portland, OR | Resources and Training for Churches | $6,000 |
| One Hope Fellowship Portland, OR | Easter Neighborhood Outreach | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,448,770 | $131,544 | $297,275 | $24,000 | 4 | $76,941 |
| 2024 | $3,073,718 | $88,925 | $123,548 | $38,072 | 6 | $86,237 |
| 2023 | $2,699,228 | $184,887 | $138,148 | $18,000 | 3 | $174,784 |
| 2022 | $2,722,476 | $3,255,829 | $95,880 | $30,500 | 5 | $34,799 |
About Brilliance Labs
Based on IRS filings
Brilliance Labs is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brilliance Labs is led by Anthony Hawthorne, President & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Hawthorne
President & Executive Director
Presidentexec Director → President & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$39K (2022) → $66K (2025)
Christopher J. Coffee
Board Chairman
Board Member → Baord Chairman, 2023
Baord Chairman → Board Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jelani Memory
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Khaute
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleazar Ruiz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcel Newsome
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Chinn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Cowley
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Terry
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Avery Stafford (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Anderson (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Fancher (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joy Roberts (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gabe Winslow (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sean Benesh (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vergil Brown (2022) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Anthony Hawthorne (President and Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Brilliance Labs
How much does Brilliance Labs give each year?
Brilliance Labs gave $24K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $38K across 6 grants.
What is Brilliance Labs's typical grant size?
Brilliance Labs's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brilliance Labs give grants?
Brilliance Labs gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Brilliance Labs give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Brilliance Labs's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Brilliance Labs?
Brilliance Labs reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What is Brilliance Labs?
Brilliance Labs is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Brilliance Labs funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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