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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2655982

A BRIGHTER DAY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216

Financials

$3M$2.2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A BRIGHTER DAY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,008,917$2,219,256$789,661$986,613$0$986,613
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,008,650
of which government grants
$2,989,298
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$267
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$429,423
Other salaries and wages
$409,690
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$920,022
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,720
Occupancy
$105,133
Program services (functional)
$2,089,025
Management and general (functional)
$130,231

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$196,952
Total assets, end of year
$986,613
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$986,613
Net assets without donor restrictions
$986,613
Gross receipts
$3,008,917
Employees
25
Volunteers
21
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALBERT LOPEZDIR OF LOGIS
Key employee
40$153,269
ELENA CASTORENOEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$143,077
MARIA CARRILLO LOPEZPRES/EDUCATI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$133,077
ALICIA COLONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LACEY GONZALEZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
NIDIA GUERRERODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AURORA ORTIZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT RAMOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10221 DESERT SANDS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216-3959
In care of
% MARIA CASTORENO
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
6322 Sovereign Drive Suite, san antonio TX 78229
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELENA CASTORENO
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Elena Castoreno, 135 melrose pl, san antonio TX 78212
Signed the 990
ELENA CASTORENO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(210) 440-8349
Return prepared by
L&H CPAS AND ADVISORS

Mission

A BRIGHTER DAY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD TO PROMOTE STABILITY, HEALTH AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CLIENT SUPPORT & BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE: PROVIDING ESSENTIAL MATERIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES, INCLUDING DIAPERS, WIPES, FORMULA, CLOTHING AND OTHER BABY NECESSITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES THESE ITEMS THROUGH SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS, WALK-IN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP HAVE ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN PROMOTING STABILITY AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $1,064,680
  • PREGNANCY & PARENTING EDUCATION/CASE MANAGEMENT: PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD. SERVICES INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES, MATERNAL WELLNESS EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND GOAL SETTING. STAFF WORKS WITH CLIENTS TO ASSESS NEEDS, PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND CONNECTS FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF- SUFFICIENCY.
    Expenses $775,685
  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH & RESOURCE NAVIGATION: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EVENTS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, HOSPITALS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS FAMILIES TO CRITICAL SERVICES SUCH AS SNAP, MEDICAID, TANF AND OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS. OUTREACH EFFORTS ENSURE FAMILIES ARE AWARE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND RECEIVE TIMELY ASSISTANCE, PARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING CRISIS SITUATIONS SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR LACK OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
    Expenses $248,660

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
35-2655982
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P81)
Assets (IRS master file)
$986,613
Income (IRS master file)
$3,008,917

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2025
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,008,917$2,219,256$986,613IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Elena Castoreno
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Elena Castoreno
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Elena Castoreno
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 35-2655982).

Questions about A BRIGHTER DAY

What is the EIN of A BRIGHTER DAY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A BRIGHTER DAY is 35-2655982.
Is A BRIGHTER DAY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
Are donations to A BRIGHTER DAY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A BRIGHTER DAY 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 A BRIGHTER DAY 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 A BRIGHTER DAY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of A BRIGHTER DAY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELENA CASTORENO.
Who are the officers and directors of A BRIGHTER DAY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,269 (ALBERT LOPEZ, DIR OF LOGIS).
How much revenue does A BRIGHTER DAY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,008,917, expenses of $2,219,256 and total assets of $986,613 at year end.

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