Nonprofit · EIN 61-1769863
A BRIGHTER DAY
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, CA 94549
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $154,387 | $257,090 | -$102,703 | $62,587 | $4,549 | $58,038 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $143,775 | $152,457 | -$8,682 | $165,643 | -$97 | $165,740 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,399
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $994
- Net income from fundraising events
- $90,994
- Other revenue
- $90,994
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,289
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $122,646
- Professional fundraising fees
- $29,900
- Accounting fees
- $8,520
- Program services (functional)
- $167,926
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,000
- Fundraising (functional)
- $57,164
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $165,643
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,549
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,038
- Gross receipts
- $225,379
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A Hammer | Business Develo Trustee or director | 25 | $77,000 |
| Christopher Luna | Marketing Trustee or director | 10 | $19,039 |
| Tammy Carlson-Kallen | Vice President Officer | 20 | $17,250 |
| Craig Judson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Shaina Steinberg | ProgramDirector Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Jeff Serkes | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| David Skaff | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Hurwitz | Former Exec Dir Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Judy Collins | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elliot Kallen | President Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Trey Banton | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaina Steinberg | ProgramDirector Trustee or director | 25 | $26,250 |
| Tammy Carlson-Kallen | Vice President Officer | 20 | $17,850 |
| Christopher Luna | Marketing Trustee or director | 10 | $5,208 |
| Jeff Serkes | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| David Skaff | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Hurwitz | Former Exec Dir Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Judy Collins | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Trey Banton | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elliot Kallen | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Craig Judson | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 411 READ DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5616
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 411 Read Drive, Lafayette CA 94549
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Elliot Kallen, 411 Read Drive, Lafayette CA 94549
- Signed the 990
- Elliot Kallen, President
- Phone
- (510) 206-1103
- Website
- www.abrighterday.info
- Return prepared by
- Comyns Smith McCleary & Deaver LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 61-1769863 or by the name A BRIGHTER DAY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To bring depression awareness and educational resources to teenagers
Program accomplishments
- Website resources and biweekly mailing to educate and provide resources.Expenses $117,548
- Teen text crisis help line.Expenses $25,189
- Zoom counselor meetings.Expenses $25,189
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
- 61-1769863
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $62,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $225,379
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $154,387 | $257,090 | $62,587 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $143,775 | $152,457 | $165,643 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Elliot Kallen | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 61-1769863).
Questions about A BRIGHTER DAY
- What is the EIN of A BRIGHTER DAY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A BRIGHTER DAY is 61-1769863.
- Is A BRIGHTER DAY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to A BRIGHTER DAY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A BRIGHTER DAY 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 A BRIGHTER DAY 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 A BRIGHTER DAY 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 A BRIGHTER DAY?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Elliot Kallen.
- Who are the officers and directors of A BRIGHTER DAY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,000 (Robert A Hammer, Business Develo).
- How much revenue does A BRIGHTER DAY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $154,387, expenses of $257,090 and total assets of $62,587 at year end.
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