Better Business Bureau Report for
Brighton Center, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued September 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires September 2012


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Brighton Center, Inc.
Address: 741 Central Avenue
  Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 491-8303
Web Address: www.brightoncenter.com
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1967, Kentucky
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, and leadership throughout the communities of Northern Kentucky. We will achieve this mission by creating an environment, which rewards excellence and innovation, encourages mutual respect, and maximizes resources.

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BBB Accreditaiton

               

A BBB Accredited Charity since 09/22/2010.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, Brighton Center, Inc. adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints.  Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public. 

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Brighton Center, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Brighton Center offers child development programs, which provide a safe environment to children six weeks to age 13. Child Development programs include five different services to the community: Bright Days Child Care Center, Family Day Care Satellite Program, HIPPY Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, State Childcare Assistance, and United Way Childcare Assistance. While Community development programs partner with residents to identify and actively move toward a community that thrives economically and socially. Youth Services promote positive youth development and provides an array of services for at-risk youth and their families. The Employment Training Network works with youth and adults to train them for employment opportunities, develop job opportunities, and provide follow-up services. The Family Center builds long-term partnerships with individuals and families in an effort to achieve self-sufficiency. Services of the Family Center include Bright Futures (home visitation program), Every Child Succeeds (home visitation program for first time parents), family support, and quilting and sewing classes.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, Brighton Center, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Early Childhood Education 1,940,473
Workforce Development 1,583,426
Family Center 953,708
Youth Services 915,409
Brighton Recovery Center 775,048
Community Investment 460,793
Financial Services 408,017
Total Program Expenses: $7,036,874
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Tammy Weidinger, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $138,026

Chair of the Board: Ms. Rachel Votruba
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired

Board Size: 33

Paid Staff Size: 156

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet, planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,721,064, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Brighton Center, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Fees and Grants from Governmental Agencies 5,516,118
Allocation of Funds from United Way 1,488,937
Direct Contributions 1,083,342
Investment Income 192,347
Sales of Supplies and Services 78,511
Program Services Fees 68,382
Contributions by Associated Organizations 60,814
Special Events, Net of Related Expenses 47,441
Contributions by Unassociated Organizations 40,530
Other Income 27,505
Total Income $8,603,927


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 12%  Other Expenses: 2%

Total income   $8,603,927
  Program expenses $7,036,874
  Fund raising expenses 202,150
  Administrative expenses 1,029,835
  Other Expenses 158,962
Total expenses   $8,427,821
Income in Excess of Expenses   176,106
Beginning net assets   2,709,563
Ending net assets   2,885,669
Total liabilities   262,553
Total assets   $3,148,222


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Additional Locations

               

Mailing Address:
PO Box 325
Newport, KY 41072

Bright Days Development Center:
706 Park Avenue
Newport, KY 41071

Homeward Bound Shelther:
13-15 East 20th Street
Covington, KY 41014
Tel:  (859) 581-1111

Center for Employment Training (CET):
601 Washington Avenue, Suite 140
Newport, KY 41071
Fax:  (859) 261-2557

Family Center:
799 Ann Street
Newport, KY 41072
Fax:  (859) 431-1298

Brighton Recovery Center
375 Weaver Road
Florence, KY 41042

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Related Entities

               

Brighton Housing, Inc.
Austinburg Apartments, Inc.
Brighton Properties, Inc.
Saratoga Place LP
Saratoga Place II LP
Brighton Row LP
Brighton Row II LP
Williams Place Apartments LP
Brighton Recovery Center LP
Newport Commons, Inc.
Newport Housing Development Corporation, Inc.

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