Nonprofit · EIN 34-1218722
BITTERSWEET INC
Also known as BITTERSWEET FARMS
Tax-exempt · WHITEHOUSE, OH 43571
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,099,015 | $8,635,485 | $463,530 | $8,611,503 | $714,207 | $7,897,296 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $416,099
- of which government grants
- $165,570
- Program service revenue
- $8,485,984
- Investment income
- $133,979
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,000
- Other revenue
- $62,953
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,402
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $240,203
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,520,928
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,728,752
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,697
- Accounting fees
- $108,926
- Occupancy
- $320,254
- Travel
- $4,663
- Depreciation
- $292,394
- Program services (functional)
- $7,295,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,294,332
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,639
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,120,001
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,611,503
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $714,207
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,897,296
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,867,280
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,677,266
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $220,030
- Gross receipts
- $9,099,015
- Employees
- 332
- Volunteers
- 86
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LULFS | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $122,307 | $4,111 |
| NATASHA BAILEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (MARCH - JULY) Officer | 30 | $51,273 | $6,490 |
| MEGAN THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AUGUST, ONWARD) Officer | 30 | $51,186 | $4,836 |
| BECKY CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN DUDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LIVERANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE ROMANOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA SHABAZZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SPONSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYBO WILHELMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES SEDDON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN TOCZYNSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HOUSEHOLDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12660 ARCHBOLD WHITEHOUSE RD, WHITEHOUSE, OH 43571-9566
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEGAN THOMPSON, 12660 ARCHBOLD-WHITEHOUSE ROAD, WHITEHOUSE, OH 43571
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (419) 875-6986
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE CALLING OF BITTERSWEET, INC. IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ACTIVE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. ENCOMPASSING AN ARRAY OF ENVIRONMENTS AND SERVICES ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT SETTINGS, THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE AUTONOMY AND SELF-RELIANCE, ENABLE CHOICES, MAXIMIZE DIGNITY, AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS. BITTERSWEET, INC. FURTHER STRIVES TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH AUTISM THROUGH HABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A FARM ENVIRONMENT AND BY PROVIDING CONSULTATION AND TRAINING TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS.
Program accomplishments
- ICF/IID - LICENSED MEDICAID INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHICH IS CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS IN THE AREAS OF MANAGEMENT, CLIENT PROTECTIONS, FACILITY STAFFING, ACHIEVE TREATMENT SERVICES, CLIENT BEHAVIOR AND FACILITY PRACTICES, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND DIETETIC SERVICES.Expenses $3,378,284 · revenue $3,929,547
- DAY HAB SERVICES - INCLUDE ADULT DAY SUPPORT, VOCATIONAL HABILITATION, NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND AN ADOLESCENT TRANSITIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM.Expenses $1,959,264 · grants $10,402 · revenue $2,278,973
- COMMUNITY LIVING - PROVIDES COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES TO BOTH ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS. ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE.Expenses $1,957,966 · revenue $2,277,464
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1218722
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,611,503
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,099,015
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,934,133 | $7,754,531 | $8,120,001 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,084,475 | $7,012,393 | $8,526,734 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BITTERSWEET INC
- What is the EIN of BITTERSWEET INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BITTERSWEET INC is 34-1218722.
- Is BITTERSWEET INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to BITTERSWEET INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BITTERSWEET INC 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 BITTERSWEET INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BITTERSWEET INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BITTERSWEET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MEGAN THOMPSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BITTERSWEET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,307 (LISA LULFS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BITTERSWEET INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,099,015, expenses of $8,635,485 and total assets of $8,611,503 at year end.
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