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Nonprofit · EIN 05-0523733

BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC

Also known as BERTS BIG ADVENTURE

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30342

Financials

$1.8M$1.5M2023$1.3M$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,265,365$1,673,400-$408,035$2,081,922$51,502$2,030,420
December 31, 2023990$1,780,774$1,471,874$308,900$2,582,188$143,733$2,438,455
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,200,765
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$64,600
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$87,445
Other salaries and wages
$314,831
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$402,276
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$42,029
Depreciation
$19
Program services (functional)
$1,339,816
Management and general (functional)
$126,818
Fundraising (functional)
$206,766

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,582,188
Total assets, end of year
$2,081,922
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,502
Net assets, end of year
$2,030,420
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,119
Publicly traded securities
$118,361
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,030,420
Gross receipts
$1,265,365
Employees
7
Volunteers
70
Year formed
2002
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
MOLLY DARBYVP/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$87,444
CINDY POWERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
HERBERT L WEISSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KRISTIN KLINGSHIRNCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ASHLEY CORBANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOLLY DARBYVP/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$82,675
CINDY POWERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
HERBERT L WEISSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KRISTIN KLINGSHIRNCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ASHLEY CORBANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 420917, ATLANTA, GA 30342-0917
In care of
% STACEY WEISS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MOLLY DARBY, PO BOX 420917, ATLANTA, GA 30342
Signed the 990
MOLLY DARBY, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(678) 929-8474
Return prepared by
MARSHALL JONES

Mission

ESTABLISHED IN 2002, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A MAGICAL, ALL EXPENSES PAID, FIVE-DAY JOURNEY TO WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL TRIP, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES, THE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, AND ADDITIONAL CHARITABLE SERVICES. THE TRIP AND PROGRAMS CREATE A COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES THAT ESTABLISH LASTING FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EACH YEAR, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE PROVIDES A FIVE-DAY, ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO QUALIFY FOR BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE, CHILDREN MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12, LIVE IN "THE BERT SHOW" RADIO LISTENING AREA, PROVE FINANCIAL NEED, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN TO WALT DISNEY WORLD. FROM THE LIMO RIDES AND CHARTERED FLIGHT TO THE CHARACTER-FILLED PARTIES AND PRINCESS MAKEOVERS, THE TRIP IS NOTHING SHORT OF MAGICAL. THROUGHOUT THE TRIP, EACH FAMILY IS ACCOMPANIED BY A BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE LIAISON, ALLOWING THEM TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. IN 2024, 12 CHILDREN WITH TERMINAL OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN THE FIVE-DAY, ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD.THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS: 54THE AVERAGE AGE OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILDREN: 7.8 YEARS OLDGENDER STATISTICS ON CHILDREN: (MALE VS FEMALE): 50% MALE, 50% FEMALETHE NUMBER OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAMILY MEMBERS NOT LIVING IN GEORGIA: 8AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD FAMILY MEMBERS: 4.5AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $51,000
    Expenses $674,468
  • FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL TRIP, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE STRIVES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIPS BY HOSTING FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES. ALSO KNOWN AS FAMILY REUNIONS, THE EXCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE EVENTS PROVIDE THE FAMILIES WITH YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY MORE VIP EXPERIENCES AND INTIMATE FAMILY TIME AWAY FROM DOCTOR VISITS AND HOSPITAL STAYS.IN 2024:THE NUMBER OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILDREN WHO ATTENDED ONE OR MORE FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES: 105THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED ONE OR MORE FAMILY REUNION: 460THE AVERAGE AGE OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILDREN ATTENDING FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES: 14 YEARS OLDGENDER STATISTICS ON CHILDREN ATTENDING: (MALE VS FEMALE): 54% MALE, 46% FEMALETHE NUMBER OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAMILY MEMBERS NOT LIVING IN GEORGIA THAT ATTENDED ONE OR MORE FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES: 7THE NUMBER OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOST A CHILD THAT ATTEND (ONE OR MORE)FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES: 4
    Expenses $450,742
  • THE BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S FAMILIES WHEN A BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILD IS ADMITTED TO A PARTNER HOSPITAL. THE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEERS VISIT THE CHILDREN DAILY AND PROVIDE MAGICAL MOMENTS DURING A TRYING TIME. THE CARTER'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRACIOUSLY SPONSORS THIS PROGRAM. IN 2024:THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN VISITED: 7THE NUMBER OF VISITS MADE: 145 VISITSTHE AVERAGE AGE OF CHILDREN VISITED: 11 YEARS OLDGENDER STATISTICS ON CHILDREN VISITED (MALE VS FEMALE): 3 FEMALES, 4 MALESTHE FAIRY GODPARENTS VOLUNTEERED AT 19 EVENTS IN 2024.
    Expenses $209,900
  • Expenses $4,706

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
05-0523733
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,081,922
Income (IRS master file)
$1,265,365

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,265,365$1,673,400$2,081,922XML
990December 2023$1,780,774$1,471,874$2,582,188XML
990December 2022$1,420,472$1,116,837$2,296,789IRS
990December 2021$1,419,688$694,760$1,849,134IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

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 05-0523733).

Questions about BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC

What is the EIN of BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC is 05-0523733.
Is BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BERTS BIG ADVENTURE 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 BERTS BIG ADVENTURE 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 BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MOLLY DARBY.
Who are the officers and directors of BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,444 (MOLLY DARBY, VP/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BERTS BIG ADVENTURE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,265,365, expenses of $1,673,400 and total assets of $2,081,922 at year end.

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