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By the Dawn'S Early Light a New Day a New Beginning

EIN 81-4812485 • 501(c)3 • Northfield, OH

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE F20

Profile

Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of foster children who have been directly affected by addiction. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which to thrive, regardless of their past experiences. Through compassionate care, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions, we aim to empower these vulnerable children to overcome adversity, build resilence, and realize their full potential. Our mission is guided by the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of foster children, raising awareness about the impact of addiction on families, and promoting systemic change to ensure that every child receives the love, care, and support they deserve.

9079 Cranbrook DriveNorthfield, OH 44067

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

7th percentile

-61%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-67%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$41,739

Down $18,836 (-31%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$41,739

Down $18,836 (-31%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$31,097

Down $62,160 (-67%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$49,933

Up $9,996 (+25%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$18,836

Down $72,156 (-135%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $60,575Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $60,5752023Assets 2024: $41,739Net Assets 2024: $41,7392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$41,739
Liabilities-
Net Assets$41,739

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $93,257Expenses 2023: $39,937Net Income 2023: $53,3202023Revenue 2024: $31,097Expenses 2024: $49,933Net Income 2024: -$18,8362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$31,097
Expenses$49,933
Net Income-$18,836

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$37,539
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of foster children who have been directly affected by addiction. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which to thrive, regardless of their past experiences. Through compassionate care, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions, we aim to empower these vulnerable children to overcome adversity, build resilence, and realize their full potential. Our mission is guided by the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of foster children, raising awareness about the impact of addiction on families, and promoting systemic change to ensure that every child receives the love, care, and support they deserve.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN-$28,172
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DAWN E SCHERMATreasurer-$0--
BECCA UCKERPresident-$0--
SUSAN KOEHLERSenior Vice-$0--
LAURA MAZZOLAJunior Vice-$0--
SUSAN DENTSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
BY THE DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT A NEW DAY
EIN
81-4812485
Phone
2343807557
Address
9079 CRANBROOK DRIVE, NORTHFIELD, OH 44067

Signing Officer

Name
Dawn E Scherma
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2343807557
Signed
2025-08-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Nms Inc
Address
8383 MENTOR AVE, MENTOR, OH 44060
Preparer
Teresa Miller Ea
Phone
4402865222
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising and promotion 1,678 office expense 1,370 travel 405 insurance 1,281 supplies 27,666 gifts 249 meals 736 miscellaneous 36 tax filing 116 total 33,537

Form 990-ez, Part III

Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of foster children who have been directly affected by addiction. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which to thrive, regardless of their past experiences. Through compassionate care, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions, we aim to empower these vulnerable children to overcome adversity, build resilence, and realize their full potential. Our mission is guided by the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of foster children, raising awareness about the impact of addiction on families, and promoting systemic change to ensure that every child receives the love, care, and support they deserve.

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