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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4590025

BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC

Tax-exempt · ROME, GA 30165

Financials

$44K$35K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$43,556$34,694$8,862$8,862$0$8,862
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,556
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$27,224
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$34,694

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$8,862
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$8,862
Gross receipts
$43,556
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
GA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAKE SCHMIDTBOARD CHAIR
Officer
2$0
CLINT THACKERCEO
Officer
2$0
STEVEN KELLEYCMO
Officer
2$0
RICKEY UNDERHILLCFO
Officer
2$0
CALEB RATLIFFCOO
Officer
2$0
KEARSTIN SCHMIDTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
117 NELSON BLVD NW, ROME, GA 30165-2560
In care of
% RICKEY UNDERHILL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KEARSTIN SCHMIDT, PO BOX 634, ARMUCHEE, GA 30105
Signed the 990
KEARSTIN SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(706) 802-7820
Return prepared by
Underhill

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING LONG-TERM HOSPITAL STAYS WHILE ALSO LOOKING TO SUPPORT THOSE THAT PROVIDE THEIR CARE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION THRU FUNDRAISING PROJECTS LIKE CLUBS AND CLAYS AND COOKIES WITH SANTA.
    Expenses $34,694 · revenue $34,806

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-4590025
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,862
Income (IRS master file)
$43,556

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$43,556$34,694$8,862IRS

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 93-4590025).

Questions about BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC

What is the EIN of BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC is 93-4590025.
Is BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN 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 BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN 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 BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEARSTIN SCHMIDT.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIGHTLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $43,556, expenses of $34,694 and total assets of $8,862 at year end.

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