Bright Side Opportunities Corporation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bright Side Opportunities Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered in 2001, with $871,841 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603 EIN 23-3062048 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$872K
▼ 36.7% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$997K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
C+
—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 Bright Side Opportunities Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · -14% 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 Bright Side Opportunities Corporation: 28 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Bright Side Opportunities Corporation— 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 Bright Side Opportunities Corporation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $324K (FY2013) to $872K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $874KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-14.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$874K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $871,841▼36.7% | $996,524▲7.5% | $2,303,713▼5.1% | $3,178,136▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,376,771▲70.4% | $926,818▲29.3% | $2,428,396▲22.7% | $3,372,226▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $807,744▲46.1% | $716,876▲26.3% | $1,978,443▲7.8% | $2,959,023▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $552,684▲0.3% | $567,473▲6.8% | $1,834,893▼0.8% | $2,505,716 | 990 |
| 2020 | $550,881▲45.5% | $531,503▲1.8% | $1,849,682▲1.1% | $2,506,251▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $378,655▲13.0% | $522,104▼2.7% | $1,830,304▼7.3% | $2,436,167▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $335,078▼2.6% | $536,385▼3.1% | $1,973,753▼9.3% | $2,610,262▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $344,036▼19.2% | $553,643▲12.3% | $2,175,060▼8.8% | $2,880,399▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $426,017▼56.1% | $492,946▲3.2% | $2,384,868▼2.8% | $3,141,437▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $970,576▲87.1% | $477,862▲22.8% | $2,454,096▲25.0% | $3,342,301▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $518,678▲59.8% | $389,054▲1.6% | $1,962,688▲5.9% | $2,763,770▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $324,498 | $383,090▼9.0% | $1,853,169▼3.0% | $2,692,593▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $421,091▲4.7% | $1,910,979▼2.2% | $2,786,980▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $402,005▼8.7% | $1,954,635▼4.7% | $2,964,445▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $440,072 | $2,050,754 | $3,022,014 | 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 · $615K total
24 grants to Bright Side Opportunities Corporation totaling $615K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support, event support, strong choices bright futures program for well-being of elderly individuals, and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for stem program | 2024 | $153,213 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2024 | $11,935 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Leadership development, general operating support, and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for stem program | 2023 | $54,210 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2023 | $38,627 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2023 | $16,190 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2023 | $10,554 |
| Lancaster General Hospital | Support program svc | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2023 | $9,574 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2022 | $38,627 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support | 2022 | $27,019 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Sports/leisure | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2022 | $9,574 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support, stem initiatives, all star code program, support lancaster teenage girls empowerment summit | 2021 | $37,561 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Sports/leisure | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2021 | $19,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bright Side Opportunities Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bright Side Opportunities Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-3062048, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bright Side Opportunities Corporation's EIN?
- Bright Side Opportunities Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-3062048.
- How much revenue does Bright Side Opportunities Corporation report?
- Bright Side Opportunities Corporation reported $871,841 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bright Side Opportunities Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bright Side Opportunities Corporation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bright Side Opportunities Corporation (EIN 23-3062048) 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.