2024-09-27T14:34:58-04:00 2023-12-31 231692578 SIMON LEVER LLC 147 W AIRPORT RD LITITZ PA 17543 990 2023-01-01 233062048 BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATI BRIG 7175091342 515 HERSHEY AVE LANCASTER PA 17603 WILLONDA MCCLOUD PRESIDENT & CEO 7175091342 2024-09-18 true true KIMBERLY D LYONS CPA P01314903 7175697081 2024-09-27 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z WILLONDA MCCLOUD 515 HERSHEY AVE LANCASTER PA 17603 1424904 false X WWW.BRIGHTSIDEOPPORTUNITIES.ORG X 2000 PA WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES DEDICATED TO INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND TO STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND INCLUSIVE WITH A CONCENTRATION ON STEM EDUCATION 17 17 27 300 0 417866 998029 331059 340047 6 1048 58813 37647 807744 1376771 0 0 296595 462714 0 26400 420281 464104 716876 926818 90868 449953 2959023 3372226 980580 943830 1978443 2428396 X WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES DEDICATED TO INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND TO STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND INCLUSIVE WITH A CONCENTRATION ON STEM EDUCATION false false 576357 248713 THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SERVING ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH BOTH DIRECT SERVICES AND MAKING ITS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY NEEDS. HERE'S A BREAKDOWN OF THE SERVICES AND SUPPORT IT PROVIDES: 1.YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE CENTER OPERATES YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OVER 500 YOUNG INDIVIDUALS. THESE PROGRAMS LIKELY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. 2.FITNESS CENTER: THE FITNESS CENTER AT THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER MEETS THE HEALTH AND FITNESS NEEDS OF OVER 450 MEMBERS. THIS PROVIDES A SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. 3.WEEKLY FOOD SHARE PROGRAM: THE CENTER RUNS A WEEKLY FOOD SHARE PROGRAM THAT SERVES OVER 2,000 FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS ESSENTIAL SERVICE HELPS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND ENSURES THAT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS. 4.HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, THE CENTER MAKES ITS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THIS HAS LED TO OVER 1,000 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN RECEIVING THESE VITAL SERVICES. THE PRESENCE OF A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER WITHIN THE FACILITY ENSURES THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR HEALTH AS WELL AS THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, A STATE AGENCY THAT WORKS WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND HELPS THEM MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IS HOUSED AT OUR FACILITY. ALONG WITH AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORK WITH REFUGEES, PROVIDING ESL CLASSES AND CHILDCARE WHILE THE WOMEN ARE IN SESSION. THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER'S DUAL APPROACH OF PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND OFFERING SPACE TO PARTNERS UNDERSCORES ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE IN ITS COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS A RANGE OF NEEDS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FITNESS, FOOD SECURITY, AND HEALTHCARE, MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AREA. 78667 200418 EXPOSING STUDENTS TO VARIOUS CAREERS IN THE FIELDS OF STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) IS THE GOAL TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE FUTURE. FOCUSING ON DIFFERENT STEM DISCIPLINES EACH DAY AND BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION, IS A THE WAY WE ACHIEVE THIS GOAL. A MAJOR ASPECT OF OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES COLLABORATION BETWEEN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION THROUGH CAREER CONNECTORS. BY INCORPORATING THESE ELEMENTS INTO OUR PROGRAM, WE ARE NOT ONLY BROADENING STUDENTS' HORIZONS IN STEM BUT ALSO CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE AND ENRICHING LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THIS APPROACH HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND PASSION NEEDED TO PURSUE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN STEM DISCIPLINES. 17618 91515 THE FITNESS CENTER OPERATED AS NORMAL THIS YEAR, CLASSES RESUMED AND BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE WERE BACK TO OUR NORMAL CAPACITY. MEMBERSHIP INCREASED BY 10% OVER OUR PRE-PANDEMIC NUMBERS. SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSES HAVE GROWN BY 50% AND PICKLEBALL CONTINUES TO GROW AT A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL. THE FACT THAT WE MANAGED TO THRIVE, ATTRACTING NEW MEMBERS AND EXPANDING PROGRAMS, IT'S CLEAR THAT THE OUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY. 672642 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 16 0 true 27 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false PA X WILLONDA MCCLOUD 7175091342 515 HERSHEY AVE LANCASTER PA 17603 WILLONDA MCCLOUD PRESIDENT & 40.00 X 97185 0 0 FRANCINE HARLEY CHAIR PERSON 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GREG ADAMS VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JANET SIMMS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 FRED WALLER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PETRONA LAPORTE IMMEDIATE PA 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ENELLY BETANCOURT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SALENA COACHMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR DEBORAH DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA DIXON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LILLIE FARMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACY FLETCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACY KELLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 REVJOHN KNIGHT PASTOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CEDRIC PATTERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STAN SAUNDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR ERIKA WILKINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 97185 false false false 998029 20000 998029 RENTAL INCOME 531120 248713 248713 FITNESS CENTER DUES 713940 45998 45998 FITNESS CENTER PROGRAMS 713940 45336 45336 340047 1048 1048 76296 48133 28163 RENTAL ASSISTANCE REVENUE 624200 5663 5663 OTHER INCOME 999999 3821 3821 9484 1376771 350579 97185 70945 24296 1944 302906 239479 58729 4698 14396 10509 3599 288 48227 35206 12057 964 30028 22521 7507 59066 43357 14452 1257 46457 35269 9598 1590 17207 4997 9158 3052 50180 50180 116156 87117 29039 13720 10290 3430 SUPPLIES 40803 25989 14814 STIPEND FOR STUDENTS 25500 25500 FOOD & BEVERAGE 23255 8557 14698 OPERATING EXPENSE 22644 16983 5661 19088 35923 70 -16905 926818 672642 227776 26400 352334 219016 62884 42153 27019 543818 2391 5370 9034 17445 4043314 1822970 2170105 2220344 335256 324080 2959023 3372226 26217 33226 2060 2240 610483 565544 341820 342820 980580 943830 X 1796125 1749312 182318 679084 1978443 2428396 2959023 3372226 449953 X false true X true false X 80769 270210 154602 417866 998029 1921476 296538 267755 383056 403444 426875 1777668 377307 537965 537658 821310 1424904 3699144 2625 4623 8404 3721 4326 23699 10000 9082 95042 297017 232759 643900 12625 13705 103446 300738 237085 667599 3031545 73 9 6 6 1048 1142 73 9 6 6 1048 1142 1275 12907 15020 19367 28163 76732 378655 550881 552684 840683 1454115 3777018 0.80260 0.81270 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3385143 1290818 2094325 657171 531152 126019 1000 1000 2220344 FINANCE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 324080 324080 LONT TERM FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 321523 REFUND SECURITY DEPOSITS 12827 SHORT TERM FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 8470 342820 1376771 1376771 1376771 926818 926818 926818 BOARD INITIATED 36737 36737 369 387 9116 7000 16006 HEALTH FAIR 23186 23186 1593 1 15562 15562 250 519 1091 1613 557 75485 75485 619 906 10207 8613 18156 38501 36984 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SERVING ITS COMMUNITY THROUGH BOTH DIRECT SERVICES AND MAKING ITS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY NEEDS. HERE'S A BREAKDOWN OF THE SERVICES AND SUPPORT IT PROVIDES: 1.YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE CENTER OPERATES YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OVER 500 YOUNG INDIVIDUALS. THESE PROGRAMS LIKELY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. 2.FITNESS CENTER: THE FITNESS CENTER AT THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER MEETS THE HEALTH AND FITNESS NEEDS OF OVER 450 MEMBERS. THIS PROVIDES A SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. 3.WEEKLY FOOD SHARE PROGRAM: THE CENTER RUNS A WEEKLY FOOD SHARE PROGRAM THAT SERVES OVER 2,000 FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS ESSENTIAL SERVICE HELPS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND ENSURES THAT FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS. 4.HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, THE CENTER MAKES ITS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THIS HAS LED TO OVER 1,000 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN RECEIVING THESE VITAL SERVICES. THE PRESENCE OF A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER WITHIN THE FACILITY ENSURES THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR HEALTH AS WELL AS THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, A STATE AGENCY THAT WORKS WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND HELPS THEM MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IS HOUSED AT OUR FACILITY. ALONG WITH AN ORGANIZATION THAT WORK WITH REFUGEES, PROVIDING ESL CLASSES AND CHILDCARE WHILE THE WOMEN ARE IN SESSION. THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER'S DUAL APPROACH OF PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND OFFERING SPACE TO PARTNERS UNDERSCORES ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE IN ITS COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS A RANGE OF NEEDS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FITNESS, FOOD SECURITY, AND HEALTHCARE, MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE AREA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT PROVIDES A DRAFT OF THE 990 TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON A CASE- BY-CASE BASIS AS THEY ARISE AND IS A COMMON AND RESPONSIBLE PRACTICE IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THIS ENSURES TRANSPARENCY AND HELPS US ADDRESS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IN A TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE MANNER. WHILE THERE MAY NOT BE AN OFFICIAL POLICY, THIS PRACTICE STILL PROMOTES ETHICAL GOVERNANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE MAKE NUMEROUS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO AGENCIES, FUNDERS, AND INDIVIDUALS UPON REQUEST AND IS OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THIS PRACTICE DEMONSTRATES A COMMITMENT TO OPEN COMMUNICATION AND A WILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE IT. ADA ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS EVALUATED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, GOAL SETTING PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND EVALUATION IS COMPLETED AT THAT TIME. THIS PROCESS HELPS ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST EXECUTIVE LEADER IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR HER PERFORMANCE AND THAT IT ALIGNS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES NUMEROUS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO AGENCIES, FUNDERS, AND INDIVIDUALS UPON REQUEST AND IS OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THIS PRACTICE DEMONSTRATES A COMMITMENT TO OPEN COMMUNICATION AND A WILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE IT. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 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