Nonprofit · EIN 46-1057489
THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · GARFIELD HTS, OH 44125
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,847,412 | $2,794,412 | $53,000 | $2,063,733 | $3,445,259 | -$1,381,526 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,554,761 | $3,084,395 | -$529,634 | $2,091,495 | $3,713,043 | -$1,621,548 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,649,792
- of which government grants
- $2,577,435
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $197,620
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,085,411
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,085,411
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $224,503
- Program services (functional)
- $2,395,068
- Management and general (functional)
- $399,344
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,091,495
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,063,733
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,445,259
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,381,526
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,341,374
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,381,526
- Gross receipts
- $2,847,412
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDI JOYNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| AGNES ALEOBUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MAHOGANY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| DR BRUCE E MITCHELL II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| HOLLY REIMAN-BELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LA'TOYA WHITE-GREYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ATAYA | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuri Thornton | Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,000 |
| Candi Joyner | Board President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| James Hill | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tara Moore | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| La Toya Greyer-White | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Holly Rieman-Bell | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mahogany Anderson | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10608 PENFIELD AVE, GARFIELD HTS, OH 44125-2607
- In care of
- % CANDI JOYNER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE ATAYA, 10608 PENFIELD AVENUE, GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE ATAYA, FISCAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (330) 564-8531
- Website
- THEBRILLIANCESCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
AT THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL, WE CULTIVATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS ROOTED IN THE BEST PRACTICES OF HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. THE COURSEWORK IS DEEP AND RIGOROUS. THE ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE AND STRUCTURED. BRILLIANCE PROGRAMMING EMPHASIZES EFFECTIVE TEACHING, STRATEGIC INTERVENTION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND CREATIVE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO 230 STUDENTSExpenses $2,395,068
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1057489
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,063,733
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,847,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,847,412 | $2,794,412 | $2,063,733 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,554,761 | $3,084,395 | $2,091,495 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,139,987 | $2,485,380 | $726,521 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,072,323 | $3,544,436 | $560,251 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1057489).
Questions about THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL is 46-1057489.
- Is THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE ATAYA.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE BRILLIANCE SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,847,412, expenses of $2,794,412 and total assets of $2,063,733 at year end.
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