Brilliant Corners
PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION, ESPEICALLY THOSE TRANSITIONING FROM (OR AT RISK OF) HOMELESSNES OR INSTITUTIONALIZATION, THROUGH A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MODELS.
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Where housing and services come together. We provide innovative supportive housing for people who need it.
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Mission
Provide housing and services to the most vulnerable population, espeically those transitioning from (or at risk of) homelessnes or institutionalization, through a variety of innovative supportive housing models.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Brilliant Corners has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrilliant Corners is a registered education nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 562379862. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $116M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Brilliant Corners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562379862. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Brilliant Corners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Brilliant Corners is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 854 Folsom St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Brilliant Corners has $116M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Brilliant Corners is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $116M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Brilliant Corners. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Brilliant Corners holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Where housing and services come together. We provide innovative supportive housing for people who need it. Brilliant Corners is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $116M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Brilliant Corners are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brilliant Corners is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562379862, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BRILLIANT CORNERS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Brilliant Corners #38: Listening to the Aidas Violet Phono Cartridge - Stereophile.com
Brilliant Corners – A Festival of Jazz in Belfast - UK Jazz News
Brilliant Corners - The Speakeasy and St Andrew’s in Hove - Jazzwise
Brilliant Corners #35: the 2025 Capital Audiofest and a Classic Frank Sinatra Album - Stereophile.com
Brilliant Corners #31: Campfire Earphones & Relay DAC & the FiiO M15S portable player - Stereophile.com
Brilliant Corners - Cafe Des Artistes: - Jazzwise
Southern California non-profit 'Brilliant Corners' offers quick housing solution amid long-term homeless crisis - ABC7 Los Angeles
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 67 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Brilliant Corners
- What is Brilliant Corners?
- Brilliant Corners is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Where housing and services come together. We provide innovative supportive housing for people who need it.
- When was Brilliant Corners founded?
- Brilliant Corners was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Brilliant Corners?
- William Pickel serves as CEO.
- Where is Brilliant Corners located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Brilliant Corners's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brilliant Corners trustworthy?
- Brilliant Corners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Brilliant Corners's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562379862.
- What is Brilliant Corners's website?
- https://www.brilliantcorners.org