Mission
THE BRIGHT SCHOOL BUILDS A FOUNDATION UPON WHICH STUDENTS BECOME WISE AND COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS OF THE WORLD. ITS CENTURY OF PROGRESS FOSTERS THE INTELLECTUAL, ARTISTIC, PHYSICAL, AND MORAL GROWTH OF YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS.
Public Charity
BRIGHT SCHOOL INC
BRIGHT SCHOOL INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $8.4M, expenses of $7.7M, total assets of $24.5M. Imperigo tracks 36 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.7M.
EIN: 620476284
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Preschools
NTEE: B21
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.4M
Total Expenses$7.7M
Total Assets$24.5M
Grant Records36
Funding Total$1.7M
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at Bright School Inc
How Bright School Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 5 years.
$82
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$4
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $82 for programs
$54
Provide excellent educational instruction for elementary age boys and girls
$19
Maintenance-facilities
$9
Summer school and after school programming
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
$69,350
Contribution
$51,361
GENERAL SUPPORT
$18,600
Land, Building, and Equipment
$18,462
EDUCATION
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 36 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Andy Stone
TRUSTEE
Ani Yacoubian Riggs
TRUSTEE
April Beaupain
SECRETARY
Brett Williams
FINANCE CHAIR
Brian Trautschold
TRUSTEE
Caroline Walker
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.4M | $7.7M | $24.5M |
| 2024 | $9.4M | $7.1M | $23.0M |
| 2023 | $7.7M | $6.7M | $20.0M |
| 2021 | $8.3M | $5.6M | $19.7M |
| 2020 | $7.2M | $5.7M | $16.5M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $7.2M to $8.4M (+17%), with total assets most recently reported at $24.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.