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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1879417

BRITTANYS HOPE

Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022

Financials

$1.5M$1.3M2023$2M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRITTANYS HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,996,020$1,573,717$422,303$3,640,811$85,305$3,555,506
December 31, 2023990$1,458,798$1,323,328$135,470$3,119,785$129,387$2,990,398
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,428,336
Program service revenue
$233,673
Investment income
$90,021
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,015
Net income from fundraising events
$243,990
Other revenue
$243,990

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,080,764
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,750
Occupancy
$11,189
Travel
$4,108
Program services (functional)
$1,305,550
Management and general (functional)
$142,002
Fundraising (functional)
$126,165

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,119,785
Total assets, end of year
$3,640,811
Total liabilities, end of year
$85,305
Net assets, end of year
$3,555,506
Publicly traded securities
$1,437,805
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,309,625
Net assets with donor restrictions
$245,881
Gross receipts
$2,443,721
Employees
0
Volunteers
180
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILLIE JO DEVINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NAOMI FREDLUNDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLTON A KLINGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENISHA ROBERTSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID ABELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA CRUTTENDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA STEWART-MILLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ETHAN MCNAUGHTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MAI-LYNN SAHDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0
TERESA RODABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILLIE JO DEVINECHAIR/PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NAOMI FREDLUNDVICE CHAIR/P
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CARLTON A KLINGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DENISHA ROBERTSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID ABELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA CRUTTENDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA STEWART-MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ETHAN MCNAUGHTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAI-LYNN SAHDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0
TERESA RODABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1160 N MARKET ST, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022-1215
In care of
% CANDACE L ABEL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MAI-LYNN SAHD, 1160 NORTH MARKET STREET, ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022
Signed the 990
MAI-LYNN SAHD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(717) 367-9614
Return prepared by
BROWN PLUS

Mission

RECOGNIZING THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN, WE EMPOWER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF ORPHANED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION GRANTS AND HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BRITTANY'S HOPE IS A GLOBAL 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF ORPHANED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN THROUGH INTERNTAIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION GRANTS AND HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES. WITH A FOCUS ON A CHILD'S FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO A FAMILY, BRITTANY'S HOPE HELPS BRING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS HOME TO LOVING FAMILIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. WE ADVOCATE AND CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DIFFICULT TO PLACE AND PROVIDE ADOPTION GRANTS TO FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE WITH THE HIGH COSTS OF INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION. IN 2024, WE CELEBRATED THE HOMECOMING OF 45 CHILDREN FROM 12 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
    Expenses $444,786 · grants $220,000 · revenue $233,673
  • FOR CHILDREN WHO WAIT OR CAN'T COME HOME TO A LOVING FAMILY, BRITTANY'S HOPE PROVIDES HOLISTIC CARE TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY, EDUCATED AND SELF- SUFFICIENT YOUNG ADULTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND MOTIVATION TO BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. OUR ORPHAN CARE INITIATIVE PROVIDES DIRECT, LIFESAVING SUPPORT TO 4,397 ORPHANED, VULNERABLE, AND/OR AT-RISK CHILDREN, WHILE KEEPING 2,009 AT-RISK FAMILIES TOGETHER WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THREE COUNTRIES: VIETNAM, KENYA, AND ETHIOPIA.
    Expenses $860,764 · grants $860,764

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
25-1879417
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
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 (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,640,811
Income (IRS master file)
$2,443,721

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,996,020$1,573,717$3,640,811XML
990December 2023$1,458,798$1,323,328$3,119,785XML
990December 2022$1,571,613$1,366,237$2,832,564IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 25-1879417).

Questions about BRITTANYS HOPE

What is the EIN of BRITTANYS HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRITTANYS HOPE is 25-1879417.
Is BRITTANYS HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to BRITTANYS HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRITTANYS HOPE 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 BRITTANYS HOPE 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 BRITTANYS HOPE 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 BRITTANYS HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MAI-LYNN SAHD.
Who are the officers and directors of BRITTANYS HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRITTANYS HOPE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,996,020, expenses of $1,573,717 and total assets of $3,640,811 at year end.

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