From public IRS filings
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
DENVER, CO · Human Services
Mission
LANTERN'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A BRIGHT BEGINNING FOR EVERY CHILD TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH TRUSTED INFORMATION AND CONNECTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.2M
Total expenses
$2.2M
Total assets
$3.3M
Program expense ratio
85%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
$1.1M in foundation grants on record from 11 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $600K | 2 |
| United Ways of Texas | $160K | 3 |
| Early Milestones Colorado | $100K | 2 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $83K | 2 |
| Libertygives Foundation | $28K | 1 |
| Mile High United Way | $28K | 2 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $17K | 1 |
| Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund | $15K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $11K | 1 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | $10K | 1 |
Leadership
KATHERINE S RICHARDSON MD — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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