Nonprofit · EIN 23-3062048
BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $871,841 | $996,524 | -$124,683 | $3,178,136 | $874,423 | $2,303,713 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,376,771 | $926,818 | $449,953 | $3,372,226 | $943,830 | $2,428,396 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $414,758
- Program service revenue
- $361,038
- Investment income
- $2,251
- Net income from fundraising events
- $60,043
- Other revenue
- $93,794
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,708
- Other salaries and wages
- $314,288
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $482,433
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,085
- Occupancy
- $69,370
- Travel
- $22,339
- Depreciation
- $136,898
- Program services (functional)
- $737,899
- Management and general (functional)
- $232,057
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,568
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,372,226
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,178,136
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $874,423
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,303,713
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,252,652
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,663,152
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $640,561
- Gross receipts
- $922,993
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLONDA MCCLOUD | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $116,708 |
| FRANCINE HARLEY | CHAIR PERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GREG ADAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR DEBORAH DAVIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRED WALLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PETRONA LAPORTE | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ENELLY BETANCOURT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SALENA COACHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE PERRY-CROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY FLETCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA GRAYBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRETCHEL HATHAWAY PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT HOLLISTER PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV JOHN A KNIGHT PASTOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOWAHNA RHIM PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STAN SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET SIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSIN THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN WORMLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLONDA MCCLOUD | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $97,185 |
| FRANCINE HARLEY | CHAIR PERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GREG ADAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANET SIMMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRED WALLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PETRONA LAPORTE | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ENELLY BETANCOURT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SALENA COACHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR DEBORAH DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LILLIE FARMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY FLETCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REVJOHN KNIGHT PASTOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CEDRIC PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STAN SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ERIKA WILKINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 515 HERSHEY AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5752
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLONDA MCCLOUD, 515 HERSHEY AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603
- Signed the 990
- WILLONDA MCCLOUD, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (717) 509-1342
- Return prepared by
- SIMON LEVER LLC
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $612,459 · revenue $275,528
- 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.Expenses $114,426 · revenue $129,000
- 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.Expenses $11,014 · revenue $85,510
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-3062048
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,178,136
- Income (IRS master file)
- $922,993
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $871,841 | $996,524 | $3,178,136 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,376,771 | $926,818 | $3,372,226 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $807,744 | $716,876 | $2,959,023 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-3062048).
Questions about BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION is 23-3062048.
- Is BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION 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 BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION 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 BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION 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 BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILLONDA MCCLOUD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,708 (WILLONDA MCCLOUD, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does BRIGHT SIDE OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $871,841, expenses of $996,524 and total assets of $3,178,136 at year end.
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