COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC | BRIGHTPOINT
FORT WAYNE, IN | Allen County
Community Services
Overview
COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC | BRIGHTPOINT
35-1111819
227 E WASHINGTON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
Allen County
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
Allen County
(260) 423-3546
ced@mybrightpoint.org
Mission Statement
HELP COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS REMOVE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY. HERE AT BRIGHTPOINT WE ENVISION A WORLD WITHOUT POVERTY IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY.
CRA Category
- Community Services
Nonprofit location
- Opportunity Zone
Awards & Certifications
- CDFI Organization
- CDFI Award Recipient
Founded
1965
Total Employees
270
Total Volunteers
115
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
S21
S - Community Improvement, Capacity Building
Community Coalitions
Organizations that are designed to increase citizen participation in local policy issues and thereby improve the overall quality of life in a particular state or community.
IRS Activity Codes
999
Uncoded
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
813410
Civic and Social Organizations
Targeted Clients
- Abused or Neglected Children
- Children & Youth
- Disabled
- Domestic Violence Victims
- K-12 Students
- Entrepreneurs
- Families
- First-Time Homebuyers
- Foster Youth
- General Public
- Homeless
- People Needing Credit Counseling
- Military
- Minority Individuals
- Minority-Owned Businesses
- Nonprofits
- People in Recovery
- Rural Residents
- Senior Citizens
- Small Businesses
- Underbanked or Unbanked
- Veterans
- Unemployed
- Women
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals.
90%
Percent LMI Served
as reported by the nonprofit
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Programs & Services
Small Business Lending
Brightpoint Development Fund provides affordable financing for small-business owners looking to grow their business and entrepreneurs who are just starting their business. We provide alternative financing for customers who are unable to borrow from traditional lenders due to past credit problems or are needing only a small amount of capital. Business development services are also provided to assist with business plan writing, registration, marketing, bookkeeping, and other essential activities.
Targeted Clients
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Entrepreneurs
- General Public
- Minority Individuals
- Minority-Owned Businesses
- Small Businesses
- Women-Owned Businesses
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
Community Loan Center of Northeast Indiana
Operated by Brightpoint Development Fund, the Community Loan Center of Northeast Indiana offers affordable small dollar loans to employees whose employers have signed up for the program. There is no direct cost to employers to offer this valuable employee benefit which provides an alternative to payday lenders.
Targeted Clients
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- People needing Credit Counseling
- Minority Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Senior Citizens
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
Financial Foundations
Solid personal financial foundations are key to financial stability and long-term financial growth. An understanding of how credit and banking services operate can lead to financial confidence and independence. Brightpoint Development Fund offers personal financial foundations. These offerings include virtual, or in-person are free of charge and open to the public. As part of our mission focus to provide opportunities and the tools to reach your full potential and open up new economic opportunities both personal and professionally.
Targeted Clients
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- First-Time Homebuyers
- General Public
- Homeless
- People needing Credit Counseling
- People in Recovery
- Unemployed
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- HUD Assistance Recipients
- Welfare Recipients
Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Date Certified
10/25/2013
Native American CDFI
N
Financial Institution Type
Loan Fund
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
| Year | Amount | Program | Awardee Name |
| 2022 | $500,000 | CDFI Equitable Recovery Program (COVID-19) | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
| 2021 | $621,000 | CDFI Rapid Response Program (COVID-19) | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
| 2021 | $125,000 | CDFI Technical Assistance | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
| 2022 | $125,000 | CDFI Technical Assistance | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
| 2024 | $300,000 | CDFI Technical Assistance | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
| 2021 | $280,000 | Small Dollar Loan Program | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
| 2024 | $383,223 | Small Dollar Loan Program | CANIS Center for Community and Economic Development, Inc. dba Brightpoint Development Fund |
Includes CDFI Fund awards granted between January 2015 and December 2024
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$32.2M
Revenue
$32M
Assets
$20.1M
IRS Business Master File Details
As of March 2026
Exempt Ruling Date
1965-12
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2024
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of March 2026
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through June 2025
Tax period ending in
2015-10
Nonprofit Location
Main Address
227 E WASHINGTON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
Allen County
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
Allen County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
23060
MSA/MD
18
State
003
County
0013.00
Tract
Middle
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
23060 - Fort Wayne, IN
Combined Statistical Area
258 - Fort Wayne-Huntington-Auburn, IN
Metropolitan Division
Not located in an MD.
Main Address Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract
48.07%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
- AL - Marshall County
- IN - Adams County
- IN - Allen County
- IN - DeKalb County
- IN - Elkhart County
- IN - Fulton County
- IN - Grant County
- IN - Huntington County
- IN - Kosciusko County
- IN - LaGrange County
- IN - Miami County
- IN - Noble County
- IN - St. Joseph County
- IN - Steuben County
- IN - Wabash County
- IN - Wells County
- IN - Whitley County
Market Data
| Main Address | Census Tract | County |
|---|---|---|
| 227 E WASHINGTON BLVD FORT WAYNE, IN 46802 |
0013.00 | Allen County |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 1,972 | 392,378 |
| Total Households | 609 | 156,570 |
| Income | ||
| Median Income* | $70,991 | $70,737 |
| Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) | $86,900 | $89,900 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 99.73% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 37.5% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Level | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 783 | 166,285 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 9.3% | 68.9% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 68.5% | 31.1% |
| Total Vacant Units | 22.2% | 5.6% |
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2024 American Community Survey.
Management
18
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
18
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Stephen Hoffman
President & CEO
(260) 423-3546
President & CEO
(260) 423-3546
Principal Officer
Stephen Hoffman
findCRA Profile Owner
Matt Crouch
Vice President
matthewcrouch@mybrightpoint.org
Vice President
matthewcrouch@mybrightpoint.org
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grant Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2023-10.
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