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Brighter Christmas Fund Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 52-1783057

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Aug 24, 2020

29088 Airpark DriveEaston, MD 21601

(410) 822-1500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

38th percentile

-1.0%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

56th percentile

5.6%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Up

$217,684

Up $11,617 (+5.6%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$153,444

Down $1,086 (-0.7%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$64,240

Up $12,703 (+25%) from 2018

Revenue

Down

$104,737

Down $8,842 (-7.8%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$105,823

Down $10,953 (-9.4%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$1,086

Up $2,111 (+66%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $127,874Liabilities 2011: $55,5402011Assets 2012: $143,445Liabilities 2012: $62,603Net Assets 2012: $80,8422012Assets 2013: $169,534Liabilities 2013: $58,765Net Assets 2013: $110,7692013Assets 2014: $193,445Liabilities 2014: $69,775Net Assets 2014: $123,6702014Assets 2015: $216,281Liabilities 2015: $60,793Net Assets 2015: $155,4882015Assets 2016: $269,240Liabilities 2016: $107,204Net Assets 2016: $162,0362016Assets 2017: $251,127Liabilities 2017: $93,400Net Assets 2017: $157,7272017Assets 2018: $206,067Liabilities 2018: $51,537Net Assets 2018: $154,5302018Assets 2019: $217,684Liabilities 2019: $64,240Net Assets 2019: $153,4442019Assets 2021: $166,148Net Assets 2021: $166,1482021Assets 2022: $97,494Net Assets 2022: $97,4942022Assets 2023: $20,059Net Assets 2023: $20,0592023Assets 2024: $103,156Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $103,1562024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$217,684
Liabilities$64,240
Net Assets$153,444

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $116,351Expenses 2011: $77,264Net Income 2011: $39,0872011Revenue 2012: $109,164Expenses 2012: $100,656Net Income 2012: $8,5082012Revenue 2013: $116,117Expenses 2013: $86,190Net Income 2013: $29,9272013Revenue 2014: $114,179Expenses 2014: $101,278Net Income 2014: $12,9012014Revenue 2015: $150,244Expenses 2015: $118,426Net Income 2015: $31,8182015Revenue 2016: $114,915Expenses 2016: $108,367Net Income 2016: $6,5482016Revenue 2017: $120,213Expenses 2017: $124,522Net Income 2017: -$4,3092017Revenue 2018: $113,579Expenses 2018: $116,776Net Income 2018: -$3,1972018Revenue 2019: $104,737Expenses 2019: $105,823Net Income 2019: -$1,0862019Revenue 2021: $106,171Expenses 2021: $93,770Net Income 2021: $12,4012021Revenue 2022: $108,448Expenses 2022: $177,103Net Income 2022: -$68,6552022Revenue 2023: $97,242Expenses 2023: $174,677Net Income 2023: -$77,4352023Revenue 2024: $206,388Expenses 2024: $123,291Net Income 2024: $83,0972024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$104,737
Expenses$105,823
Net Income-$1,086
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Aug 24, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$104,737
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide financial assistance and support to families in need during the christmas holiday season.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DISBURSED TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON$0$104,240
CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS$0$1,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JIM NORMANDINPresident-$0--
TIM KAGANDirector-$0--
TRACY BERRIGANSecretary-$0--
TONY MOHANVice President-$0--
MIKE WHEATLEYTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brighter Christmas Fund Inc
EIN
52-1783057
Phone
4108221500
Address
29088 AIRPARK DRIVE, EASTON, MD 21601

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Normandin
Title
President
Phone
4108221500
Signed
2020-08-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Mhm LLC
Address
28614 MARLBORO AVE SUITE 103, EASTON, MD 21601
Preparer
Teri K Simmons
Phone
4108226950
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: interest income. Amount: 97. Description: miscellaneous. Amount: 5. Total to form 990-ez, line 8: 102.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: assist needy families. Grantee name: various needy individuals and families. Grantee relationship: none. Book value of property: 105,240. Amount given: 105,240. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 105,240.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: md secretary of state. Amount: 200. Description: other fees. Amount: 383. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 583.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 51,537. End of year amount: 64,240.

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