Civic Intelligence

Bittersweet Foundation

EIN 46-1502118 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Bittersweet foundation is a not-for-profit which features organizations doing inspiring and much needed work in response to the critical social issues of our day by publishing monthly stories centered around four globally-relevant themes: human rights, economic empowerment, public health, and community development. Topics range from refugee care to financial literacy, food deserts to elder care, anti-trafficking to housing for the homeless and more.

3001 N Street SEWashington, DC 20019-2142

bittersweetmonthly.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

29th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$83,263

Up $47,343 (+132%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,246

Down $2,805 (-69%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$82,017

Up $50,148 (+157%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$203,553

Up $153,301 (+305%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$153,405

Down $3,333 (-2.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$50,148

Up $156,634 (+147%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $11,792Liabilities 2018: $11,792Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $54,843Liabilities 2019: $1,514Net Assets 2019: $53,3292019Assets 2020: $68,187Liabilities 2020: $3,104Net Assets 2020: $65,0832020Assets 2021: $80,138Liabilities 2021: $7,012Net Assets 2021: $73,1262021Assets 2022: $143,843Liabilities 2022: $5,488Net Assets 2022: $138,3552022Assets 2023: $35,920Liabilities 2023: $4,051Net Assets 2023: $31,8692023Assets 2024: $83,263Liabilities 2024: $1,246Net Assets 2024: $82,0172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$83,263
Liabilities$1,246
Net Assets$82,017
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2018: $137,657Expenses 2018: $141,400Net Income 2018: -$3,7432018Revenue 2019: $136,351Expenses 2019: $92,721Net Income 2019: $43,6302019Revenue 2020: $90,893Expenses 2020: $79,139Net Income 2020: $11,7542020Revenue 2021: $56,192Expenses 2021: $48,149Net Income 2021: $8,0432021Revenue 2022: $176,164Expenses 2022: $110,935Net Income 2022: $65,2292022Revenue 2023: $50,252Expenses 2023: $156,738Net Income 2023: -$106,4862023Revenue 2024: $203,553Expenses 2024: $153,405Net Income 2024: $50,1482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$203,553
Expenses$153,405
Net Income$50,148
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$83,263
Liabilities
$1,246
Net assets
$82,017
Revenue
$203,553
Expenses
$153,405
Net income
$50,148
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.01$0.82$2.04$1.53$0.50
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.04$0.32$0.50$1.57$1.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.05$1.38$1.76$1.11$0.65
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.07$0.73$0.56$0.48$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.03$0.65$0.91$0.79$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.02$0.53$1.36$0.93$0.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.12$0.00$1.38$1.41$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$206,030
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bittersweet foundation is a not-for-profit which features organizations doing inspiring and much needed work in response to the critical social issues of our day by publishing monthly stories centered around four globally-relevant themes: human rights, economic empowerment, public health, and community development. Topics range from refugee care to financial literacy, food deserts to elder care, anti-trafficking to housing for the homeless and more.

Bittersweet foundation is a not-for-profit which publishes a print and online magazine, films, podcasts, and occasionally hosts events to educate on hope and social issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,953$83,263▲ $49,310
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$31,869$82,017▲ $50,148
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$35,920$83,263▲ $47,343
Other Assets Total$1,967$0▼ $1,967
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,051$1,246▼ $2,805
Total Liabilities$4,051$1,246▼ $2,805
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$31,869$82,017▲ $50,148
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$35,920$83,263▲ $47,343
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Katherine SchmidgallPresident
Anne GrizzleDirector
Bailey SkilesDirector
Mark BattersonDirector
Lora BattersonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$205,958
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$62
Other Revenue
$-2,467
All Other Contributions
$146,038
Change in Net Assets
$50,148
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$153,405
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$65,829--$65,829
Fees for Services Other$50,270--$50,270
Advertising$10,663--$10,663
Information Technology$2,742$5,715-$8,457
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,376-$6,376
Conferences and Meetings$5,225--$5,225
Office Expenses-$2,828-$2,828
Other Expenses$2,143$1,061-$1,061
Insurance$553--$553
Total Functional Expenses$137,425$15,980$0$153,405
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,477
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Pitch Night$59,920-$1,894-
Total Events$59,920-$2,477$-2,477
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$1,246
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Mark batterson and lora batterson have a family relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A complete copy of the form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bittersweet Foundation
EIN
46-1502118
Phone
2026560865
Address
3001 N STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-2142

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine Schmidgall
Title
President
Phone
2026560865
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katherine Schmidgall
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
3575 PIEDMONT RD NE STE 1550, ATLANTA, GA 30305
Preparer
Ellen Lucciola
Phone
4042623300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract services: program service expenses 30,600. Total expenses 30,600. Story producer: program service expenses 19,200. Total expenses 19,200. Transcription services: program service expenses 470. Total expenses 470.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 1

“There was not a change in accounting method but an update to the return to reflect the actual accounting method being used.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MARK BATTERSON AND LORA BATTERSON HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THERE WAS NOT A CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD BUT AN UPDATE TO THE RETURN TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL ACCOUNTING METHOD BEING USED.
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