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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0634654

BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC

Tax-exempt · NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Financials

$415$29K2023$0$31K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$0$30,800-$30,800$117,398–$117,398
December 31, 2023990-EZ$415$29,084-$28,669$148,198–$148,198
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$30,800
Program services (functional)
$30,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$148,198
Total assets, end of year
$117,398
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$117,398
Cash, savings and investments
$93,108

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas MarottaPresident50$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas MarottaPresident50$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2010 STREET RD, NEW HOPE, PA 18938-5734
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
2010 Street Road, New Hope PA 18938
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Tom Marotta, 2010 Street Road, New Hope PA 18938
Signed the 990-EZ
Thomas Marotta, President
Phone
(215) 534-5054
Return prepared by
Clear Solutions Tax and Accounting

Mission

Sanctuary for abused and neglected farm animals

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Bright Side Sanctuary operates to facilitate the rescue and care of animals obtained from local shelters and individuals. The animals receive ongoing health care, shelter and human interaction, to provide a higher quality of life than their alternative living arrangements. Bright Side will also use the residents of the sanctuary for a variety of animal welfare education programs.
    Expenses $30,800

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-0634654
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
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Tom Marotta
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$415$29,084$148,198IRS
990December 2022$201,000$31,485$176,867IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC

What is the EIN of BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC is 83-0634654.
Is BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Tom Marotta.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIGHT SIDE SANCTUARY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $30,800 and total assets of $117,398 at year end.

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