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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0742144

BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH

Tax-exempt · DAYTON, OH 45426

Financials

$1.2M$1.3M2024$1.1M$1.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,101,012$1,118,974-$17,962$72,302$930$71,372
December 31, 2024990$1,183,498$1,286,020-$102,522$54,340$930$53,410
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,101,012
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$636,995
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$637,680
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,824
Occupancy
$70,448
Travel
$1,235
Program services (functional)
$1,118,974

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$54,340
Total assets, end of year
$72,302
Total liabilities, end of year
$930
Net assets, end of year
$71,372
Net assets without donor restrictions
$71,372
Gross receipts
$1,101,012
Employees
15
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2019
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LATOSHA APPLEBERRYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$149,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LATOSHA APPLEBERRYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
60$149,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5874 WOODSTONE DR, DAYTON, OH 45426-2110
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LATOSHA APPLEBERRY, 5474 WOODSTONE DR, DAYTON, OH 45426
Signed the 990
LATOSHA APPLEBERRY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(937) 361-8305
Return prepared by
Qtax LLC

Mission

PROVIDING GROUP HOMES FOR AT RISK YOUTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED GROUP HOME SERVICES TO YOUTH 13-18. THE NUMBER OF BED DAYS FOR THE GROUP HOME WERE OVER 800 FOR YEAR. ASSISTED THE YOUTH IN EDUCATION AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. EXTENDED TO THE YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN A SIDE OF THE HOME TO ALLOW THEM TO BE REINTEGRATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE.
    Expenses $1,118,974 · revenue $1,101,012

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

IRS record

EIN
85-0742144
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P73)
Assets (IRS master file)
$72,302
Income (IRS master file)
$1,101,012

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,101,012$1,118,974$72,302XML
990December 2024$1,183,498$1,286,020$54,340XML
990December 2023$460,985$322,225$65,674IRS
990December 2022$972,312$800,216$83,516IRS
990December 2021–––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 85-0742144).

Questions about BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH

What is the EIN of BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH is 85-0742144.
Is BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH 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 FUTURE FOR YOUTH 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 BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LATOSHA APPLEBERRY.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,000 (LATOSHA APPLEBERRY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,101,012, expenses of $1,118,974 and total assets of $72,302 at year end.

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