Mission
To expand access to books and literacy resources to appreciative readers of all ages.
Small Public Charity
BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT
BRIGHT LIGHTS BOOK PROJECT, of Palmer, AK, is a Small Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $75K in revenue, $76K in expenses, $114K in total assets. 5 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $71K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 873365439
Palmer, AK
Recycling
NTEE: C27
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$75K
Total Expenses$76K
Total Assets$114K
Grant Records5
Funding Total$71K
Filing Years2022–2025
Sample Grants Received
SUPPORT FOR RENT AND PERMANENT SPACE PLANNING
$29,354
STRUCTURE FOR GROWTH, BY FORAKER GROUP PROJECT
$11,000
STRUCTURE FOR GROWTH, BY FORAKER GROUP PROJECT
$11,000
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING AND ASSESSMENT
$9,886
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING AND ASSESSMENT
$9,886
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Executive Director
Alys Culhane
President
Beatrice Adler
Board Member
John Culbertson
Board Member
Kaitlyn Klippert
Board Member
Pam Huyck
Treasurer
Pete Praetorius
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75K | $76K | $114K |
| 2024 | $68K | $42K | $109K |
| 2023 | $60K | $28K | $82K |
| 2022 | $62K | $16K | $50K |
Between 2022 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $62K to $75K (+22%), with total assets most recently reported at $114K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.