Mahalo
Longmont, CO

BRITE Collaborative (dba Teaching Peace)

EIN 84-1291133
Justice, Rights & Public Safety Criminal Justice Reform & Reentry
Mission

BRITE Collaborative strengthens community relationships and advances equity and repair by bringing restorative interventions and restorative practices to individuals, schools, public safety agencies, and community organizations.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About BRITE Collaborative (dba Teaching Peace)

BRITE Collaborative (legal name: Teaching Peace, EIN 84-1291133) is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has provided restorative justice and restorative-practice training and direct restorative processes since 1994. citeturn0search2

Originally founded as Teaching Peace and later operating for many years as the Longmont Community Justice Partnership (LCJP), the organization rebranded as BRITE Collaborative in 2024 to reflect a broader set of school- and community-focused programs while maintaining its long-standing partnership with the City of Longmont and local public safety agencies. citeturn0search1turn1search4

BRITE Co delivers community restorative justice (pre-file diversion and community conferences), multi-format training and consultation (schools, law enforcement, workplaces), and community cultivation programs including restorative theater and community conversation initiatives; the organization reports measurable outcomes from its programs and continues to expand services across Boulder County. citeturn1search7turn0search4

Notable achievements

Sustained local impact since 1994

Operating since 1994, the organization reports having impacted thousands of lives in Longmont and Boulder County through restorative programs and long-term community partnerships. citeturn1search4turn0search4

Strategic rebrand and program expansion

In 2024 the organization transitioned from operating under Longmont Community Justice Partnership (LCJP) to BRITE Collaborative to broaden its scope beyond justice diversion into expanded school- and community-based restorative offerings. citeturn0search1turn1search5

Documented outcomes & public funding support

BRITE Co publishes program outcome metrics (high success/repair rates and low recidivism reported for participants) and has received foundation and local grant support in recent years to sustain program delivery. citeturn0search4turn3search0

At a glance

Total assets
$230K
Annual revenue
$561K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
84-1291133
Location
Longmont, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

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