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THESE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL AND PREPARE FOR MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND COMMUNITY LIFE. 2.HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES: THE CENTER'S FITNESS CENTER SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING OF OVER 450 MEMBERS, OFFERING A WELCOMING SPACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES CAN IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS. THESE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE A CULTURE OF WELLNESS AND SOCIAL CONNECTION ACROSS GENERATIONS. 3.WEEKLY FOOD SHARE PROGRAM: THROUGH A POWERFUL NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, THE CENTER PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO MORE THAN 2,000 FAMILIES EACH WEEK. THIS PROGRAM COMBATS FOOD INSECURITY, UPLIFTS FAMILIES IN NEED, AND ENSURES THAT ACCESS TO HEALTHY MEALS IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE, IN OUR COMMUNITY. 4.HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS: BY OPENING ITS DOORS TO MISSION-DRIVEN PARTNERS, THE CENTER CONNECTS MORE THAN 1,000 RESIDENTS TO VITAL SERVICES EACH YEAR. THESE INCLUDE ACCESS TO A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER OFFERING AFFORDABLE CARE, A STATE AGENCY THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND A REFUGEE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND CHILDCARE FOR WOMEN PURSUING EDUCATION AND STABILITY. THROUGH ITS DUAL ROLE AS BOTH A SERVICE PROVIDER AND A COMMUNITY HUB, THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY. BY PROMOTING EQUITY, ACCESS, AND COLLABORATION, THE CENTER CONTINUES TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO HEALTH, OPPORTUNITY, AND HOPE FOR THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR. 114426 129000 THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER'S STEM PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). BY EXPOSING STUDENTS TO A WIDE RANGE OF STEM DISCIPLINES, THE PROGRAM SPARKS CURIOUSITY, BUILDS CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOPS THE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. EACH DAY FOCUSES ON A DIFFERENT AREA WITHIN STEM, BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS, KNOWN AS "CAREER CONNECTORS", STUDENTS GAIN FIRSTHAND EXPOSURE TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS OF STEM CONCEPTS. THIS COLLABORATION HELPS THEM SEE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CLASSROOM LEARNING AND FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. BY INTEGRATING ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH HANDS-ON EXPLORATION AND MENTORSHIP, THE PROGRAM BROADENS STUDENTS' HORIZONS AND CULTIVATES BOTH THE SKILLS AND PASSION NEEDED TO PURSUE MEANINGFUL AND SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN STEM FIELDS. 11014 85510 THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER'S FITNESS CENTER EXPERIENCED A STRONG YEAR OF GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. CLASSES FULLY RESUMED, AND PARTICIPATION RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS. MEMBERSHIP INCREASED BY ABOUT 10%, REFLECTING RENEWED COMMUNITY INTEREST IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE CENTER'S SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAM SAW A 30% INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION, DEMONSTRATING A GROWING COMMITMENT AMONG OLDER ADULTS TO STAY ACTIVE AND CONNECTED. IN ADDITION, PICKLEBALL CONTINUES TO EXPAND RAPIDLY, ATTRACTING PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND STRENGTHENING THE CENTER'S REPUTATION AS AN INCLUSIVE AND VIBRANT FITNESS HUB. THE FITNESS CENTER'S CONTINUED GROWTH HIGHLIGHTS THE COMMUNITY'S TRUST IN OUR PROGRAMS AND AFFIRMS THAT OUR DEDICATION TO PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION IS MAKING A LASTING, POSITIVE IMPACT. 737899 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true false 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 14 0 true 23 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 22 22 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 116708 0 0 FRANCINE HARLEY CHAIR PERSON 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GREG ADAMS VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR DEBORAH DAVIS 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 VALERIE PERRY-CROSS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA DIXON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY FLETCHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA GRAYBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GRETCHEL HATHAWAY PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT HOLLISTER PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STACY KELLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV JOHN A KNIGHT PASTOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOWAHNA RHIM PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STAN SAUNDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANET SIMMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSIN THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JORDAN WORMLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 116708 1 false false false 414758 414758 RENTAL INCOME 531120 275528 275528 FITNESS CENTER PROGRAMS 713940 45607 45607 FITNESS CENTER DUES 713940 39903 39903 361038 2251 2251 111195 51152 60043 OTHER INCOME 624200 30651 30651 RENTAL ASSISTANCE REVENUE 999999 3100 3100 33751 871841 397040 116708 85197 29177 2334 314288 244956 64196 5136 16370 11950 4093 327 35067 25599 8767 701 25085 18814 6271 75468 49071 15483 10914 69370 57614 10339 1417 22339 10376 8252 3711 39882 39882 136898 102674 34224 18289 14339 3950 FOOD & BEVERAGE 30586 14353 16233 OPERATING EXPENSE 25816 19362 6454 PROJECTS 24018 24018 STIPEND FOR STUDENTS 21750 21750 24590 37826 969 -14205 996524 737899 232057 26568 219016 464905 42153 98693 543818 30713 5370 17445 18268 4201345 1948693 2220344 2252652 324080 312905 3372226 3178136 33226 20372 2240 6210 565544 513976 342820 333865 943830 874423 X 1749312 1663152 679084 640561 2428396 2303713 3372226 3178136 -124683 X true X false true false X 270210 154602 417866 998029 414758 2255465 267755 383056 403444 426875 394789 1875919 537965 537658 821310 1424904 809547 4131384 4623 8404 3721 4326 5130 26204 9082 95042 297017 232759 196770 830670 13705 103446 300738 237085 201900 856874 3274510 9 6 6 1048 2251 3320 9 6 6 1048 2251 3320 12907 15020 19367 28163 60043 135500 550881 552684 840683 1454115 871841 4270204 0.76680 0.80260 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3415241 1367403 2047838 785104 580290 204814 1000 1000 2252652 FINANCE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 312905 312905 LONG TERM FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 312881 REFUND SECURITY DEPOSITS 12342 SHORT TERM FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 8642 333865 X SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTY EXPENSE, RESPECTIVELY. THERE WERE NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024. SNEAKER BALL 92280 92280 414 576 12006 3957 17070 HEALTH FAIR 17090 17090 841 110 958 109370 109370 414 1417 12116 3957 18028 35932 73438 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 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 AND SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER IS A CORNERSTONE OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS AND FOSTER GROWTH, HEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. 1.YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: MORE THAN 500 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, CULTIVATE SKILLS, AND INSPIRE FUTURE SUCCESS. THESE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL AND PREPARE FOR MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND COMMUNITY LIFE. 2.HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES: THE CENTER'S FITNESS CENTER SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING OF OVER 450 MEMBERS, OFFERING A WELCOMING SPACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES CAN IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS. THESE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE A CULTURE OF WELLNESS AND SOCIAL CONNECTION ACROSS GENERATIONS. 3.WEEKLY FOOD SHARE PROGRAM: THROUGH A POWERFUL NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, THE CENTER PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO MORE THAN 2,000 FAMILIES EACH WEEK. THIS PROGRAM COMBATS FOOD INSECURITY, UPLIFTS FAMILIES IN NEED, AND ENSURES THAT ACCESS TO HEALTHY MEALS IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE, IN OUR COMMUNITY. 4.HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS: BY OPENING ITS DOORS TO MISSION-DRIVEN PARTNERS, THE CENTER CONNECTS MORE THAN 1,000 RESIDENTS TO VITAL SERVICES EACH YEAR. THESE INCLUDE ACCESS TO A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER OFFERING AFFORDABLE CARE, A STATE AGENCY THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND A REFUGEE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND CHILDCARE FOR WOMEN PURSUING EDUCATION AND STABILITY. THROUGH ITS DUAL ROLE AS BOTH A SERVICE PROVIDER AND A COMMUNITY HUB, THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY. BY PROMOTING EQUITY, ACCESS, AND COLLABORATION, THE CENTER CONTINUES TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO HEALTH, OPPORTUNITY, AND HOPE FOR THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER'S STEM PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). BY EXPOSING STUDENTS TO A WIDE RANGE OF STEM DISCIPLINES, THE PROGRAM SPARKS CURIOUSITY, BUILDS CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOPS THE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. EACH DAY FOCUSES ON A DIFFERENT AREA WITHIN STEM, BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS AND CAREER PROFESSIONALS, KNOWN AS "CAREER CONNECTORS", STUDENTS GAIN FIRSTHAND EXPOSURE TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS OF STEM CONCEPTS. THIS COLLABORATION HELPS THEM SEE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CLASSROOM LEARNING AND FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. BY INTEGRATING ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH HANDS-ON EXPLORATION AND MENTORSHIP, THE PROGRAM BROADENS STUDENTS' HORIZONS AND CULTIVATES BOTH THE SKILLS AND PASSION NEEDED TO PURSUE MEANINGFUL AND SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN STEM FIELDS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C THE BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER'S FITNESS CENTER EXPERIENCED A STRONG YEAR OF GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. CLASSES FULLY RESUMED, AND PARTICIPATION RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS. MEMBERSHIP INCREASED BY ABOUT 10%, REFLECTING RENEWED COMMUNITY INTEREST IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE CENTER'S SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAM SAW A 30% INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION, DEMONSTRATING A GROWING COMMITMENT AMONG OLDER ADULTS TO STAY ACTIVE AND CONNECTED. IN ADDITION, PICKLEBALL CONTINUES TO EXPAND RAPIDLY, ATTRACTING PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND STRENGTHENING THE CENTER'S REPUTATION AS AN INCLUSIVE AND VIBRANT FITNESS HUB. THE FITNESS CENTER'S CONTINUED GROWTH HIGHLIGHTS THE COMMUNITY'S TRUST IN OUR PROGRAMS AND AFFIRMS THAT OUR DEDICATION TO PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION IS MAKING A LASTING, POSITIVE IMPACT. 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. BRIGHTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 515 HERSHEY AVANUE LANCASTER PA 17603 232218488 1 N/A false false false false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false BRIGHTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH K 15000 BRIGHTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH P 33680 BRIGHTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH J 85288