Bittersweet Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Bittersweet Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Whitehouse, Ohio, registered in 1977, with $7,934,133 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12660 Archbold Whitehouse Rd, Whitehouse, OH, 43571 EIN 34-1218722 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2023)
$7.9M
▲ 12.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.8M
Net assets
$7.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bittersweet Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bittersweet Inc: 11 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bittersweet Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bittersweet Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12660 Archbold Whitehouse Rd, Whitehouse, OH, 43571
- City
- Whitehouse
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.6M (FY2013) to $7.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $707KNet assets $7.4M
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.1M
Total liabilities
$707K
Net assets
$7.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,934,133▲12.0% | $7,754,531▲10.6% | $7,413,438▲0.6% | $8,120,001▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,084,475▼4.1% | $7,012,393▲12.7% | $7,371,777▼0.3% | $8,526,734▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,386,172▼3.3% | $6,222,343▼1.4% | $7,391,292▲18.5% | $8,434,171▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,640,219▲23.3% | $6,311,142▲9.6% | $6,236,882▲37.4% | $7,545,198▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,195,171▲1.6% | $5,758,612▲3.5% | $4,537,764▲13.4% | $5,894,219▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,097,967▼10.1% | $5,563,155▼17.0% | $4,000,088▲12.1% | $5,379,386▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,784,050▼8.7% | $6,699,441▼12.3% | $3,566,988▲7.1% | $5,113,758 | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,434,030▲5.9% | $7,643,095▲8.9% | $3,329,232▲1.2% | $5,115,993▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,021,340▲1.9% | $7,020,766▼0.5% | $3,290,308▲2.6% | $5,233,887▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,892,830▲4.2% | $7,056,503▲9.8% | $3,207,597▲2.2% | $5,228,663▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,615,089 | $6,426,705▲23.3% | $3,139,746▲13.1% | $5,365,851▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,211,749▼3.3% | $2,776,163▲7.6% | $5,049,609▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,387,311▼5.6% | $2,581,070▲1.2% | $4,816,463▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,707,485 | $2,551,014 | $4,886,913 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $715K total
26 grants to Bittersweet Inc totaling $715K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Community Foundation | 2024 bittersweet support: arts, gardens, respite, playground, supplies & general needs. | 2024 | $59,050 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2024 | $31,938 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,394 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | 2023 support for program supplies in the residential and day programs for lmi participants; general support; | 2023 | $69,316 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2023 | $16,242 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | 2022 funding for residential programs, general support, social recreation program, bittersweet creative arts program, bittersweet pemberville rec respite, general support, bittersweet creative arts program, 2022/2023 gardens vocation program, annual gift | 2022 | $57,450 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2022 | $13,012 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | General support, ggardens vocation program, program supplies, annual gift, bittersweet creative arts program, bittersweet pemberville rec respite, social recreation program, pickup truck | 2021 | $59,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,300 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2021 | $17,408 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | Palmer house, respite care services for individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities under the age of 18, annual distribution | 2021 | $13,265 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | Social recreation program, giving tuesday nwo, bittersweet farms covid-19 response, expanded community outings, bitersweet mobile venture program, general support | 2020 | $56,000 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2020 | $17,408 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | Support for the community living program, social skills pogram, social recreation program, and general support | 2019 | $35,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bittersweet Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bittersweet Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1218722, based in Whitehouse, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bittersweet Inc's EIN?
- Bittersweet Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1218722.
- How much revenue does Bittersweet Inc report?
- Bittersweet Inc reported $7,934,133 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bittersweet Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bittersweet Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bittersweet Inc (EIN 34-1218722) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.