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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2895219

BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BUFORD, GA 30518

Financials

$134K$42K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$134,112$41,600$92,512$92,512$0$92,512
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$132,977
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,135

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$25,243
Other expenses
$16,357
Program services (functional)
$36,767

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$92,512
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$92,512
Cash, savings and investments
$47,047
Gross receipts
$157,002

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL P WALTONPRESIDENT5$0
CARRIE WALTONTREASURER40$0
JENNIFER ELINBURGVICE PRESIDENT40$0
BRIAN ELINBURGDIRECTOR5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
554 W MAIN ST BLDG G, BUFORD, GA 30518-5769
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
554 W Main St Building G, Buford GA 30518
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Michael Walton, 4207 Alba Ln, Buford GA 30519
Signed the 990-EZ
CARRIE WALTON, TREASURER
Phone
(678) 765-0198
Return prepared by
J & SHIM CPA LLC

Mission

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND FOSTER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB CREATION, HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, AND FINANCIAL AID FOR FUTURE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HOSTED THE INAUGURAL BRIGHTSIDE GAMES IN SEPTEMBER 2025 AT THE BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER, BRINGING TOGETHER SPECIAL-NEEDS ATHLETES, COMMUNITY BUDDIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND LOCAL SPONSORS FOR A LARGE-SCALE EVENT FOCUSED ON ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND INCLUSION.
    Expenses $11,970
  • OPERATED MOBILE COFFEE TRAILER, PARTICIPATING IN MORE THAN 75 COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, AND CORPORATE EVENTS ACROSS GWINNETT COUNTY TO DELIVER HANDS-ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHILE PROMOTING DISABILITY INCLUSION.
    Expenses $24,797
  • ESTABLISHED THE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK AND CRITERIA FOR THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FUTURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN POST-SECONDARY LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS PURSUING DEGREES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-N for BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-2895219
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Michael Walton
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2025$134,112$41,600$92,512XML

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 33-2895219).

Questions about BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC is 33-2895219.
Is BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Michael Walton.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIGHTSIDE FOREVER FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,112, expenses of $41,600 and total assets of $92,512 at year end.

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