Brighter Days Foundation is located in N Canton, OH. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brighter Days Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Brighter Days Foundation generated $928.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Brighter Days Foundation has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $2,587,148. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BRIGHTER DAYS INVITATIONAL WILL PRIMARILY BENEFIT STOWE MISSION OF CENTRAL OHIO, AN INNER-CITY ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HEALTHCARE, HUNGER SOLUTIONS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND MINISTRY OUTREACH TO COLUMBUS'S MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS.
THE BRIGHTER DAYS INVITATIONAL WILL BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - MID OHIO WHICH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CENTRAL OHIO FAMILIES TO LIVE IN HOMES THAT ARE SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE.
THE BRIGHTER DAYS INVITATIONAL WILL BENEFIT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL WHICH FOSTERS THE COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CANCER CARE.
THE BRIGHTER DAYS INVITATIONAL WILL BENEFIT BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK WHICH MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN ACROSS AMERICA WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE GO HUNGRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Clark Harvey Foundation Mgr. | 40 | $175,000 | |
Ellen L Day Pres/dir | 15 | $0 | |
Jason A Day VP / Dir | 5 | $0 | |
William R Martin Treas/dir | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,963 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $898,592 |
Total Revenue | $928,555 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $175,000 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $601,298 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $776,298 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $388,546 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,164,844 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,180 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $181,180 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Brighter Days Foundation has awarded $388,546 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
STOWE MISSION PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION | $192,196 |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION | $75,000 |
JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION | $61,500 |
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION | $25,350 |
Kent, OH PURPOSE: PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $8,500 |
Dublin, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brighter Days Foundation has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pga Tour Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lenfest Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA | $0 | $560,962 |
Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $318,390,176 | $10,905,260 |
Mathile Family Foundation Dayton, OH | $0 | $5,909,915 |
John W Anderson Foundation Valparaiso, IN | $342,409,938 | $34,395,256 |
Gilbert Fam Foundation Detroit, MI | $16,505,480 | $22,733,689 |
Herbert Simon Family Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $26,075,189 | $9,696,254 |
Richard And Helen Devos Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $31,037 | $11,215,000 |
Huntington Foundation Columbus, OH | $456,967 | $10,970,786 |
Zachary Smith Reynolds Trust Pittsburgh, PA | $187,892,547 | $20,789,622 |
Franciscan Health Foundation Inc Mishawaka, IN | $46,155,507 | $9,741,999 |
Asante Foundation Inc South Bend, IN | $170,490,031 | $16,382,298 |
The Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $111,040,892 | $8,504,096 |