irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $608KVICTIMES OF CRIME ACT, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING: NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, INC. PROVIDES WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE OR MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, CHILDREN'S WITNESS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM, PARENTING PROGRAM, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION ARE OFFERED ON A LIMITED BASIS AS WELL. IN ADDITION, BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, INC. HAS A 24-HOUR HOTLINE. BRIGHTER TOMORRWS, INC. HAS A SATELLITE OFFICE IN BAY SHORE WHICH OFFERS VICTIMS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH ADVOCATES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AWAY FROM THE ABUSER WHILE FILING ORDERS OF PROTECTIONS OR WAITING TO APPEAR IN COURT. LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY - BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, INC. PROVIDES VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH AN ADVOCATE WHO ACCOMPANIES VICTIMS TO COURT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF OBTAINING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, CHILD CUSTODY, AND/OR CHILD SUPPORT. LEGAL REPRESENTATION IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, AS WELL AS SERVING RESPONDENT.
- #2 $715KHUD RAPID REHOUSING, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING: RENTAL ASSISTANCE - BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, INC. PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS DIRECTLY THROUGH THE NYS OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE TWO YEARS OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE. FINANCIAL ADVOCACY - BRIGHTER TOMORROWS, INC. ASSISTS SURVIVORS WITH BUDGETING, CREDIT REPAIR, AND JOB SEARCH. WORKSHOPS, USING THE MOVING AHEAD CURRICULUM CREATED BY THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION, ARE PRESENTED TO SURVIVORS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM. PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A MATCH SAVINGS PROGRAM.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
HUD Rapid Re-Housing Program
Offers rental assistance for up to two years through HUD and NYS funding, along with financial advocacy including budgeting, credit repair, job search support, and a match savings program using the Moving Ahead curriculum.
Legal Representation and Court Advocacy
Provides free legal representation and advocacy for domestic violence survivors, including court accompaniment for orders of protection, custody, and child support proceedings, with satellite offices in safe locations including at Touro Law School.
Non-Residential Counseling and Advocacy
Provides individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, children's witness to domestic violence program, parenting support, information and referrals, limited childcare and transportation, and a 24-hour hotline for women affected by domestic violence.
Women's Re-Entry Program
Collaborates with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department to provide on-site education, therapeutic intervention, and residential or non-residential treatment options for women re-entering the community after incarceration.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 3 activities
- Operating 24-hour hotline and non-residential counseling services for domestic violence survivorsProvides individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, parenting programs, information and referrals, limited child care and transportation, and operates a 24-hour hotline for women in the community affected by domestic violence.
- Operating satellite offices for safe access to advocacy and legal supportOperates satellite offices in Bay Shore and at Touro Law School’s William Randolph Hearst Public Advocacy Center, providing safe environments for domestic violence victims to meet with advocates, file orders of protection, and attend court proceedings.
- Providing free legal representation and court advocacy for domestic violence victimsOffers free legal representation and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, including court accompaniment for orders of protection, child custody, and child support proceedings, and also serves respondents.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Administering rental and housing assistance programs for survivorsProvides rental assistance through the HUD-funded Coordinated Entry Program and via funding from the NYS Office of Violence Against Women, with ongoing support for up to two years to promote housing stability.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Collaborating with Touro Law School for legal resources and intern supportMaintains a partnership with Touro Law School enabling staff and clients to access library resources and benefit from law student interns and volunteers in support of legal advocacy services.
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Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
- Delivering financial advocacy and economic empowerment servicesOffers financial advocacy including budgeting, credit repair, job search assistance, and workshops using the Moving Ahead curriculum; participants may qualify for a match savings program to support long-term financial independence.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Operating re-entry program for women exiting incarcerationRuns a re-entry program in collaboration with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, providing on-site education, intervention, and therapeutic residential and non-residential treatment options for women upon release.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.87M
Contributions & grants$2.07M72%
Program service revenue$790K27%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.76M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.30M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.42M
Cash$478K
Investments$0
Liabilities$271K
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOLORES KORDON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $133K |
| LOUIS BAMONTE | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $101K |
board members · 5
- ALEXANDER PAYKIN ESQ — PRESIDENT
- HANNAH ABRAMS ESQ — MEMBER
- JOHN CAPURSO — TREASURER
- ROBERT HAWKINS — MEMBER
- STEPHANIE DUNAIEFF — SECRETARY
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Allstate Foundation Network — Curriculum partner whose Moving Ahead financial empowerment curriculum is used in workshops for survivors.
- NYS Office of Violence Against Women Government — Direct funder of rental assistance programs for survivors of domestic violence.
- Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Partner — Collaborates on the development and operation of a re-entry program providing education, intervention, and therapeutic treatment options for women upon release.
- Touro Law School Partner — Hosts a satellite office in the William Randolph Hearst Public Advocacy Center and provides access to library resources, law student interns, and volunteers to support legal advocacy services.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Funds the Coordinated Entry Program through which the organization provides rental assistance to survivors.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Community Support Modelmethodology: comprehensive_community_supportBy providing integrated, non-residential services such as counseling, legal advocacy, parenting support, and 24-hour crisis response, we empower survivors to recover and thrive in the community because holistic, accessible support addresses the multifaceted impacts of domestic violence.
- Housing Stability with Supportmethodology: housing_stability_with_supportBy combining short-term rental assistance with sustained supportive services, we promote long-term housing stability for survivors of domestic violence because financial aid alone is insufficient without ongoing counseling and advocacy.