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Brighter Bites

Brighter Bites

Houston, TX 77029
Tax ID47-4070026

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About this organization

Revenue

$7,295,223

Expenses

$7,003,462

Website

brighterbites.org

Mission

The mission of Brighter Bites is to create communities of health through fresh food. Its vision is to improve health outcomes among children and families in under-resourced communities by using the data-driven, evidence-based strategies of providing fresh produce and nutrition education.

About

For eight weeks each in the fall, spring, and summer, Brighter Bites provides: 1) Produce Distributions two bags containing 50 servings (~25 lbs) of fresh, seasonal produce for participants to pick up and take home when they pick up their child at school; 2) Nutrition Education we train and support teachers in schools,camps, and educational centers to implement CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health), an evidence based school health nutrition education program approved for classrooms across the United States. Also, parents receive weekly educational tools with their bags including nutrition handbooks, recipes, and tip-sheets to demystify produce. All materials are available on the website.; and 3) a Food Experience for the whole family demonstrating colorful recipes, passing out samples that incorporate the weeks fresh produce, and discussing healthy eating habits.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The mission of brighter bites is to create communities of health through fresh food.”.

When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Brighter bites is changing behavior among children and their families to improve long-term health outcomes by providing free fresh produce, nutrition education, and a fun food experience.”.

  • The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as TX.
  • The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at P O Box 25456, Houston, TX, 77265.
  • The non-profit has reported 93 employees on their form as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $291,761.
  • The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
  • The organization has 8 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2015.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $2,352,961 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $60,592 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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