2026-03-27T12:18:57-06:00 2025-12-31 842666003 Blacktree CPA Group PLLC PO Box 252936 West Bloomfield MI 48325 990EZ 2025-01-01 812554773 Brightmoor Artisans Collective % Rachel Meeker BRIG 3134371057 22735 Fenkell St Detroit MI 48223 RACHEL MEEKER Executive Director 3134371057 2026-03-27 false DAVID R JACKSON JD CPA P02233553 2486023014 2026-03-27 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.brightmoorartisans.org X X 28609 X 17648 10961 28609 3007 4627 11728 1909 2708 23979 4630 144004 148634 X 9039 13669 16000 16000 118965 118965 144004 148634 0 0 144004 148634 X See Schedule O See Schedule O 1488 1488 X Tyra Moore President 0.50 0 0 0 Tanya Fielder Treasurer 0.50 0 0 0 Mary Beth Mauer Secretary 0.50 0 0 0 Brittney Alexander Director 0.50 0 0 0 Shanin Flowers-Green Director 0.50 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false Rachel Meeker 22735 Fenkell St Detroit MI 48223 3134371057 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 29629 28959 39426 13638 17648 129300 36927 36927 17635 14624 10961 117074 66556 65886 57061 28262 28609 246374 0 0 0 0 0 0 246374 301 301 301 301 66857 65886 57061 28262 28609 246675 0.99880 0.99880 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Description of other expenses Part I line 16 Description AmountProgram Expenses 70Payroll Services 2,023Financial Services 615 Description of other assets Part II line 24 Category Beginning of Year End of YearKitchen Equipment 59,067 59,067Building Improvements 59,898 59,898 Part I response or note to any other line in Part I Form 990-EZ, Part I Explanation of Revenue Decrease - Revenue decreased compared to the prior year primarily due to a reduction in program activity and related funding. The organization experienced lower levels of contributions and program service revenue as operations were scaled back during the year. This decrease reflects a temporary shift in activity rather than a change in the organizations mission or long-term objectives. Form 990-EZ, Part I Explanation of Current Year Deficit - During the current tax year, the organization experienced a temporary excess of expenses over revenue, resulting in a deficit. This was primarily due to a reduction in contributions and grant funding compared to prior years, while program and operational activities were maintained. The organization intentionally utilized a portion of its existing reserves to continue delivering programs and services in furtherance of its exempt purpose. This approach ensured continuity of services despite the decline in revenue. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Form 990-EZ, Part III Program Service Accomplishments - Exempt Purpose Brightmoor Artisans Collective (BAC) promotes an equitable, sustainable, and locally rooted economy in Brightmoor by increasing access to healthy, locally grown, and handcrafted products. BAC advances this mission through four core program areas: (1) a commercially licensed small food business incubator supporting local entrepreneurs; (2) a community-run farmers market increasing access to fresh foods; (3) a kitchen classroom providing free cooking and nutrition education; and (4) a creative community space offering classes focused on creativity and wellness. Form 990-EZ, Part III Program Service Accomplishments - Brightmoor Artisans Collective provides community-based programming focused on food access, culinary skill development, and wellness education. During the year, the organization operated a shared-use kitchen space, facilitated educational workshops and classes, and supported community-driven events designed to increase access to affordable, healthy food. Program activities included instruction in cooking and nutrition, opportunities for creative and wellness-based learning, and support for small-scale food entrepreneurship. These activities are conducted in furtherance of the organizations exempt purpose of promoting Part IV response or note to any line in Part IV Form 990-EZ, Part IV Explanation of Compensation Changes - During 2024, the organization transitioned to a volunteer-led operational model and did not pay compensation to officers or key employees. Programmatic and administrative functions were supported through volunteer efforts and contracted services as needed. General explanation attachment General Explanation - Mission Statement Brightmoor Artisans Collective fosters a safe and inclusive community space where individuals collaboratively learn, create, and build skills to process, market, and access affordable, healthy food through a holistic, wellness-based approach.