Nonprofit · EIN 82-2654459
BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL
Also known as WORLDCFL
Tax-exempt · WINFIELD, PA 17889
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $247,739 | $202,424 | $45,315 | $302,693 | $6,710 | $295,983 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $238,674 | $234,593 | $4,081 | $259,548 | $8,880 | $250,668 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $236,308 | $245,547 | -$9,239 | $249,630 | $3,042 | $246,588 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $241,123
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,616
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,015
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,753
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,151
- Travel
- $32
- Program services (functional)
- $191,057
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,702
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,665
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $259,548
- Total assets, end of year
- $302,693
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,710
- Net assets, end of year
- $295,983
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $268,919
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $27,064
- Gross receipts
- $247,739
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN A SHIRK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $61,800 |
| TRIS WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $200 |
| ALAN W DAKEY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA GAVITT M ED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER STOCKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUE NO RINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN A SHIRK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $62,608 |
| ALAN W DAKEY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DONNA GAVITT M ED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PETER STOCKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TRIS WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUE NO RINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN A SHIRK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $60,000 |
| ALAN W DAKEY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DONNA GAVITT M ED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RONALD KABONICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 849 TAME DEER DR, WINFIELD, PA 17889-8835
- In care of
- % CAROLYN SHIRK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALAN W DAKEY, 849 TAME DEER DRIVE, WINFIELD, PA 17889
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN A SHIRK, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (570) 975-5149
- Website
- WWW.PENNCFL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WAGNER DREESE ELSASSER & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE K-12 STUDENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF ECONOMICS AND THE U.S. FREE-MARKET SYSTEM, AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP STUDENTS' SKILLS IN PERSONAL FINANCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SMALL BUSINESS TO ELEVATE THEIR STANDARD OF LIVING, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- USE OF INVESTING AND BUDGETING SOFTWARE TO CREATE UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND COMPETITIONS FOR STUDENTS' THAT INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF FREE MARKETS, ECONOMICS, PERSONAL FINANCE, SAVINGS, AND INVESTING.Expenses $99,277 · revenue $100,095
- CONDUCT SEMINARS AND SPONSOR COMPETITIONS THAT ENHANCE STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INCREASE THEIR ABILTIY TO START AND MANAGE SMALL BUSINESSES.Expenses $91,780 · revenue $92,488
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2654459
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $302,693
- Income (IRS master file)
- $247,739
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $247,739 | $202,424 | $302,693 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $238,674 | $234,593 | $259,548 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $236,308 | $245,547 | $249,630 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $246,018 | $169,268 | $262,697 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 82-2654459).
Questions about BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL
- What is the EIN of BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL is 82-2654459.
- Is BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL 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 BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ALAN W DAKEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,800 (CAROLYN A SHIRK, VICE PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURES INC PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL OF FINANCIAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $247,739, expenses of $202,424 and total assets of $302,693 at year end.
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