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BRIGHT FUTURE COMMUNITY INC
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 812127354 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J22 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · brightfuturecommunity.org
revenue
$331K
expenses
$249K
net assets
$82K
employees
0
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

BRIGHT FUTURE COMMUNITY IGNITES FAR ROCKAWAYS POTENTIAL BY UNITING YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS UNDER ONE ROOF WHERE INNOVATION MEETS INDUSTRY. THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART CLASSROOMS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING IN CULINARY ARTS, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND FAMILY SERVICES, WE EQUIP EVERY PARTICIPANT WITH THE SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT NEEDED TO LAUNCH REWARDING CAREERS LOCALLY AND BEYOND. BY NURTURING TALENT FROM WITHIN, WE STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, BOOST ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, AND BUILD A RESILIENT, THRIVING FAR ROCKAWAY FOR DECADES TO COME.

profile · synthesized from sources

Bright Future Community is a nonprofit organization based in Far Rockaway, NY that connects local residents with career training, certifications, and job opportunities. The organization serves both younger and older adults through hands-on classes in computer technology, culinary arts, construction, and family services. It operates as a community hub offering resource fairs, job fairs, and wraparound support to strengthen economic resilience in the local area.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Certification Training
Hands-on classes leading to industry-recognized credentials including OSHA 30, Food Handler, and CPR certifications
Computer and AI Classes
Training in computer technology and artificial intelligence applications for career readiness
ESL Classes
English as a Second Language instruction for non-native speakers
Job Fairs
Events connecting local job seekers with employers actively hiring in the community
Nutrition and Wellness Classes
Educational programs promoting healthy eating and lifestyle practices
Resource Fairs
Events providing access to community services and support networks
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Connects job seekers with employers through job fairs and resource fairs
      Hosts job fairs and resource fairs that facilitate face-to-face networking between job seekers and local employers and provide access to essential community services and support networks.
  • Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
    • Provides job training and certification programs in culinary arts, construction, technology, and safety
      Offers hands-on job training and certification programs for adults in culinary arts, construction, computer technology, AI, OSHA 30, and Food Handler safety through state-of-the-art classrooms.
  • Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
    • Supports community engagement and personal development through workshops and volunteer programs
      Facilitates workshops, social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities to foster community engagement, personal growth, and professional development, while connecting local talent to employment opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$331K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$331K
expenses
Total expenses$249K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.39M
Cash$145K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$82K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +23.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • CLORIS BERNARD — SECRETARY
  • DAVID ESFHANI — NON-VOTING M
  • GERTRUDIS HERNANDEZ — TREASURER
  • LESLIE MULLINGS — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • 123FormBuilder Partner — Uses 123FormBuilder for online student registration.
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.

  • Intergenerational Collaboration for Mutual Skill Development
    methodology: intergenerational_collaboration
    By uniting younger and older adults in shared training environments, we foster mutual learning and skill exchange, because intergenerational interaction enhances engagement, reduces isolation, and strengthens community economic resilience through combined experience and innovation.
  • Workforce Development with Integrated Support Services
    methodology: workforce_development_with_wraparound_support
    By combining hands-on vocational training with wraparound support services, we increase employment readiness and job retention, because addressing structural barriers such as childcare, transportation, and mental health enables sustained participant engagement and successful labor market integration.