Civic Intelligence

Bittersweet Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 46-1502118

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization ProfileBITTERSWEETMONTHLY.COM
3001 N Street SEWashington, DC 20019-2142

(202) 656-0865

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.01x

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

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

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Down

$63,370

Down $19,893 (-24%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$61,817

Down $20,200 (-25%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,553

Up $307 (+25%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$165,294

Down $38,259 (-19%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$185,494

Up $32,089 (+21%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$20,200

Down $70,348 (-140%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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: $82,0172024Assets 2025: $63,370Liabilities 2025: $1,553Net Assets 2025: $61,8172025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$63,370
Liabilities$1,553
Net Assets$61,817
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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: $50,1482024Revenue 2025: $165,294Expenses 2025: $185,494Net Income 2025: -$20,2002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$165,294
Expenses$185,494
Net Income-$20,200
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 8, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$166,942
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
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$82,017$61,817▼ $20,200
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$83,263$57,434▼ $25,829
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$5,936▲ $5,936
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$83,263$63,370▼ $19,893
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,246$1,553▲ $307
Total Liabilities$1,246$1,553▲ $307
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,017$61,817▼ $20,200
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$83,263$63,370▼ $19,893

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,936$424-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$166,849
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$58
Other Revenue
$-1,613
All Other Contributions
$108,014
Change in Net Assets
$-20,200
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$185,494
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
Fees for Services Other$89,708--$89,708
Travel$38,525--$38,525
Information Technology$10,442$7,552-$17,994
Advertising$11,419--$11,419
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,886-$6,886
Conferences and Meetings$5,587--$5,587
Office Expenses-$3,893-$3,893
Insurance$1,646--$1,646
Fees for Services Legal-$774-$774
Other Expenses$486$510-$486
Depreciation Depletion$424--$424
Total Functional Expenses$165,879$19,615$0$185,494
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,648
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Pitch Night$58,835-$1,065-
Total Events$58,835-$1,648$-1,648
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$1,553
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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
2026-04-08
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 68,273. Total expenses 68,273. Story producer: program service expenses 20,800. Total expenses 20,800. Transcription services: program service expenses 635. Total expenses 635.”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$63,370
Liabilities
$1,553
Net assets
$61,817
Revenue
$165,294
Expenses
$185,494
Net income
-$20,200
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.02$0.62$1.65$1.85$0.20
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