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BRILLIANT LIGHT INTERNATIONAL

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 832213339 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · brilliantlightinternational.com
revenue
$35K
expenses
$39K
net assets
$16K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Trauma-informed recovery classes for vulnerable women

profile · synthesized from sources

Brilliant Light International is a faith-based organization that provides trauma-informed recovery classes and discipleship programs for vulnerable women in the Phoenix Metro area. They focus on helping women recover from addiction, abuse, homelessness, and human trafficking, often in partnership with other local shelters and rehabilitation centers. The organization also conducts outreach to the homeless community.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Breaking Free from Strongholds discipleship program
Program for women in the Aftercare Discipleship Housing program with Alongside Ministries, who have served time in prison.
Changing Lives Center chapel service
Speaking engagements at the Phoenix Rescue Mission for women with backgrounds including prison, abuse, addiction, or human trafficking.
Christ-centered 12-Step recovery program sponsorship
Sponsorship and one-on-one mentoring for women in recovery from drug addiction, including curriculum and healing prayer.
Crossroads Women’s Residential Rehab worship service
Weekly worship service, message, and intercessory prayer for women at Crossroads 360, a public residential women’s drug rehab center.
HOPE in Christ Women’s Shelter Discipleship and Recovery Program
Weekly discipleship and recovery program for homeless pregnant women, helping them restore their lives and providing support for new mothers.
Homeless worship service on VanBuren Street
Weekly worship service, teaching, intercessory prayer, and hot meal distribution for the homeless community in Central Phoenix.
Mending the Soul (MTS) women’s abuse recovery group
Christ-based abuse recovery program planned to launch at the Tempe Salvation Army Chapel.
Online Bible Study series on Faith, Hope, and Love
Video sessions available online in partnership with Robyn Dahl.
Perryville Prison Ministry on the Inside
Planned worship services with music and messages for women inside the Arizona State Prison in Perryville (currently on hold due to COVID-19).
Phoenix Dream Center weekly discipleship and recovery program
In-person discipleship classes for women recovering from addiction, abuse, prison re-entry, homelessness, and human trafficking, focusing on healing from trauma and deliverance.
Single Women’s Ministry Leadership
Bible Studies and community for single women ages 40-65, focusing on healing from broken hearts due to divorce or bereavement, delivered in-person and via Zoom.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Christ-Centered Women's Recovery Program 9 activities
    • Bilingual Celebrate Recovery program at Hope Women’s Center
      Offers a weekly Celebrate Recovery class at Hope Women’s Center with bilingual materials and interpretation in Spanish and English, supporting women in recovery through faith-based discipleship and group support.
    • Breaking Free from Strongholds discipleship for aftercare housing program
      Launched a "Breaking Free from Strongholds" discipleship program for 14 women in an aftercare housing program, meeting in person for spiritual and emotional recovery support.
    • Discipleship and worship services at Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center
      Conducts weekly chapel services, worship, and discipleship at Crossroads 360, a residential women’s drug rehab center in Phoenix, including individual prayer for breakthrough from addictions, legal issues, and personal struggles.
    • Freedom from Strongholds recovery program at HOPE in Christ Women’s Home
      Runs a weekly "Freedom from Strongholds" program at HOPE in Christ Women’s Home using Neil Anderson’s curriculum to support spiritual and emotional recovery for women.
    • Interactive recovery classes, mentoring, and training for vulnerable women
      Provides interactive recovery classes, mentoring, and training for vulnerable women, including one-on-one phone meetings, curriculum guidance, and healing prayer, such as in a 9-week Christ-centered 12-Step recovery sponsorship.
    • Recovery and Discipleship Programs for Vulnerable Women
      Provides weekly recovery and discipleship classes, mentoring, and training for vulnerable women, including those recovering from abuse, addiction, prison re-entry, homelessness, and human trafficking, at various centers such as Phoenix Dream Center, Hope Women’s Center, Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center, and HOPE in Christ Women’s Home. These programs often include worship, teaching, and one-on-one prayer, with some materials available in Spanish and English.
    • Recovery and Discipleship Programs for Vulnerable Women
      Provides weekly recovery and discipleship classes, mentoring, and training for vulnerable women, including those recovering from abuse, addiction, prison re-entry, homelessness, and human trafficking. These programs are offered at various locations such as Phoenix Dream Center, Hope Women’s Center, Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center, and HOPE in Christ Women’s Home, often with bilingual materials and interpretation.
    • Weekly women's recovery and discipleship programs at Phoenix Dream Center
      Provides weekly recovery and discipleship classes for women at the Phoenix Dream Center, focusing on identity in faith, overcoming emotional and spiritual strongholds, and supporting recovery from abuse, addiction, human trafficking, and homelessness. The program continued in person during the pandemic for about 50 women and includes one-on-one prayer and mentoring.
    • Women's Recovery and Discipleship Programs
      Provides weekly recovery and discipleship classes, mentoring, and training for vulnerable women, including those recovering from abuse, addiction, prison re-entry, homelessness, and human trafficking. These programs are offered at various locations such as Phoenix Dream Center, Hope Women’s Center, Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center, and HOPE in Christ Women’s Home, often with bilingual materials and interpretation.
  • Women's Bible Study and Prayer Groups 5 activities
    • Bible Studies and Community for Single Women
      Provides Bible studies and community for single women aged 40-65 in the Phoenix Metro area, including online sessions during the pandemic, and launched an online Bible Study series on Faith, Hope, and Love.
    • Group and telephone prayer ministries
      Conducts group prayer meetings four days a week for spiritual direction and ministry preparation, with both in-person and telephone-based sessions involving up to 8 women.
    • Prayer Ministry
      Conducts group prayer meetings four days a week and organizes weekly telephone prayer sessions to provide spiritual direction, joy, strength, and preparation for ministry.
    • Prayer and Bible Study Groups
      Conducts group prayer meetings four days a week and provides Bible studies and community for single women in the Phoenix Metro area, including online sessions. This also includes launching online Bible Study series.
    • Prayer and Bible Study Groups
      Organizes weekly group prayer meetings and Bible studies, including online sessions, for spiritual direction, community, and support for women in the Phoenix Metro area.
  • Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services 4 activities
    • Homeless Outreach Services
      Ministers to the homeless in Phoenix, Arizona weekly by providing outdoor worship services, hot meals, and clothing, often near Van Buren Street. This includes special events like Christmas dinners and blanket distribution.
    • Homeless Outreach Services
      Ministers to the homeless in Phoenix, Arizona weekly by providing outdoor worship services, hot meals, clothing, and prayer. This includes a weekly outreach near Van Buren Street and special events like Christmas dinners.
    • Homeless Outreach Services
      Ministers to the homeless in Phoenix, Arizona weekly by providing outdoor worship services, hot meals, and clothing. This includes a Monday evening outreach on Van Buren St. and special events like Christmas dinners.
    • Weekly homeless outreach on Van Buren Street, Phoenix
      Hosts a weekly outreach program on Van Buren Street in Phoenix, providing outdoor worship services, hot meals, clothing, and blankets to homeless individuals. Includes special events such as Christmas dinners and has served approximately 75 people at church services for the homeless.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 3 activities
    • Thrift Store Operation
      Operates a thrift store at the Phoenix Dream Center.
    • Thrift Store Operation
      Operates a thrift store at the Phoenix Dream Center.
    • Thrift store operation at Phoenix Dream Center
      Operates a thrift store at the Phoenix Dream Center, opened following prayer and consecration by staff and volunteers.
  • Transitional Housing for Recovery 1 activity
    • HOPE Home discipleship program for pregnant women
      Operates the HOPE (Helping Overcome Painful Events) Home, offering a weekly discipleship and recovery program for pregnant women rescued from the streets of Phoenix. The program includes in-person and Zoom sessions, with outcomes including job placement, housing, and child custody restoration.
  • Structured Bible Study & Spiritual Growth Programs 1 activity
    • Online and Zoom-based Bible studies and discipleship
      Offers Bible studies and community for single women aged 40–65 in the Phoenix Metro area, increasing frequency to twice monthly via Zoom during the pandemic. Also launched an online Bible study series on Faith, Hope, and Love in partnership with Robyn Dahl.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Chapel speaking engagements at women's recovery centers
      Provides spiritual guidance through chapel speaking engagements, such as at the Changing Lives Center at Phoenix Rescue Mission, serving 70 women with messages focused on faith and recovery.
    • International Evangelism and Discipleship
      Conducts evangelism and discipleship ministry in India, working with pastors in the slums of Delhi to develop plans for economic empowerment for women.
    • International Evangelism and Discipleship
      Conducts evangelism and discipleship ministry in India, working with pastors in Delhi slums to develop economic empowerment plans for women.
    • International Evangelism and Economic Empowerment
      Conducts evangelism and discipleship ministry in India, working with pastors in the slums of Delhi to develop plans for economic empowerment for women.
    • International discipleship and women's empowerment in India
      Conducts evangelism and discipleship ministry in India, working with pastors in Delhi’s slums to develop economic empowerment plans for women.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$35K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +270.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Ruth McKee Hoffman President 40 $18K
board members · 2
  • George Yvonne Sizemore — Director
  • Patti Johnson Smith — Director
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • AZ-TIFC (Arizona Trauma Informed Faith Community) Coalition — Ruth, the founder and president, is an active member of the AZ-TIFC (Arizona Trauma Informed Faith Community).
  • Alongside Ministries Partner — Ruth, the founder and president, has taught recovery and discipleship classes for vulnerable women at Alongside Ministries.
  • CASS (Central Arizona Shelter Services) Partner — Ministered to homeless individuals sheltering at CASS.
  • Crossroads 360 Partner — Partners to provide weekly worship services for residents at their public residential women's drug rehab center.
  • Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center Partner — Serves at weekly worship services inside their residential women’s drug rehab center.
  • Crossroads Addiction Treatment Center Partner — Site where Brilliant Light International provides weekly chapel services and discipleship.
  • Crossroads drug rehab center Partner — Provides discipleship, mentoring, and prayer ministry.
  • HOPE in Christ Women’s Home Partner — Runs a weekly program for "Freedom from Strongholds" with the residents.
  • Hope Women’s Center Partner — Brilliant Light International provides a weekly Celebrate Recovery class at Hope Women’s Center with bilingual delivery.
  • Hope Women’s Center Partner — Ruth, the founder and president, has taught recovery and discipleship classes for vulnerable women at Hope Women’s Center.
  • IdentiFreed Partner — Partners in ministry at Crossroads Women's Rehab.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Brilliant Light International leads a weekly recovery and discipleship program at Phoenix Dream Center.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Conducts a weekly Women’s Development program at their residential program for recovery.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Ministry location where Brilliant Light International operates a thrift store and conducts prayer-based consecrations.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Operates a weekly discipleship and recovery program for women at the center.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Operates a women's discipleship program at the center, serving women including those in human trafficking recovery.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Partners to minister to women in recovery from abuse, addiction, and spiritual bondage.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Ruth, the founder and president, has taught recovery and discipleship classes for vulnerable women at the Phoenix Dream Center.
  • Phoenix Rescue Mission Partner — Spoke at the chapel service for women at their Changing Lives Center.
  • Prison Aftercare Partner — Brilliant Light International leads a recovery and discipleship program at Prison Aftercare.
  • Robyn Dahl Partner — Partnered to roll out a new online Bible Study series on Faith, Hope, and Love.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Ruth, the founder and president, serves on the Board of Advisors for the Salvation Army in Tempe, Arizona.
  • StreetLight Partner — Ruth, the founder and president, volunteered for 7 years at StreetLight.
  • Urban Outreach Partner — Spoke at a church for the homeless community founded by Urban Outreach's Pastor Jim Turner.