Bowlers To Veterans Link Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $332.7k
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Founding
- 04/1976
- Data as of
- 07/2023
- EIN
- 53-0211351
Organization Overview
Bowlers To Veterans Link Inc, operating under the name Brightening Veterans Lives, is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (W12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brightening Veterans Lives 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 07/2023, Brightening Veterans Lives generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 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, Brightening Veterans Lives has awarded 328 individual grants totaling $3,603,481. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS/SERVICES TO ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS AND VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BVL PROVIDES GRANTS TO RECREATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENTS AT VA MEDICAL CENTERS AND STATE HOMES NATIONWIDE TO ADVANCE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFT SUPPLIES, PET THERAPY ACTIVITIES, SPORTS, GAMES, DANCE AND MOVEMENT, DRAMA, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Laspina Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Keith Hamilton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Hacker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Colangelo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Ciniello Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chrissy Lee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,415 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,408,329 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,409,744 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,074 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,423,103 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,212,571 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,572 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,372 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,575 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,868 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,827 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,075 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69,487 |
| Office expenses | $45,505 |
| Information technology | $4,560 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $25,597 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,625 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,507,372 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,587,533 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $145,618 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,521 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $332,736 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,090,455 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,053 |
| Grants payable | $50,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $74,053 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,741,684 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $274,718 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,090,455 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bowlers To Veterans Link Inc has awarded $397,407 in support to 39 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME PURPOSE: RECREATION THERAPY | $6,328 |
ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS HOME-NORTH LITTLE ROCK PURPOSE: RECREATION THERAPY | $12,326 |
BATTERY WAREHOUSE & BATTERY GIANT PURPOSE: RECREATION THERAPY | $11,500 |
BOISE VAMC PURPOSE: RECREATION THERAPY | $6,000 |
BROWN COUNTY VETERANS'S SERVICES PURPOSE: RECREATION THERAPY | $7,000 |
CALMERY-O'NEIL VAMC PURPOSE: RECREATION THERAPY | $5,881 |