BRIGHT SCHOOL INC

Nonpartisan civic infrastructure

Bright School INC

Public charity

Other · CHATTANOOGA, TN · EIN 62-0476284

About

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.

Donations are tax-deductible

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-05-31

Revenue

$8.4M

Expenses

$7.7M

Assets

$24.5M

Liabilities

$1.8M

Financial history

$8.4M$4.2M$0

202122232425

RevenueExpenses

Latest FY2025: $8.4M · Avg: $7.8M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending

—

Lobbying

—

Grants Given

$377K

BRIGHT SCHOOL INC

Your actions

Address

1950 Mcdade LN

Chattanooga, TN, 37405-152

Governance

Voting board members22

Independent members22

Conflict-of-interest policyYes

Whistleblower policyYes

Doc-retention policyYes

Audit committeeYes

990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo

Equity-based compNo

Supplemental retirement planNo

Board approved compYes

Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %44.7%

Permanent endowment %17.6%

Endowment held by related orgNo

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