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Brighter Days Foundation

  • N Canton, OH
  • Tax-exempt since April 2012
  • EIN: 45-3601700

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$996k (2024)

Expenses
$628k (2024)

Total Assets
$505k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$11k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$996,401
Expenses
$628,494
Net Income
$367,907
Net Assets
$493,546
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $360,014
36.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $636,387
63.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $155,500
24.7%
Compensation of Officers* $150,000
23.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $504,546
Total Liabilities $11,000
Net Assets $493,546
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $150,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$888,203
Expenses
$1,025,471
Net Income
-$137,268
Net Assets
$125,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $120,999
13.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $767,204
86.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $301,350
29.4%
Compensation of Officers* $150,000
14.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,639
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $125,639
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $150,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,079,643
Expenses
$997,916
Net Income
$81,727
Net Assets
$262,907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $65,225
6.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $1,014,418
94.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $210,000
21.0%
Compensation of Officers* $150,000
15.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $262,907
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $262,907
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $150,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$928,555
Expenses
$1,164,844
Net Income
-$236,289
Net Assets
$181,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $29,963
3.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $898,592
96.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $388,546
33.4%
Compensation of Officers* $175,000
15.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,180
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $181,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $175,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$680,822
Expenses
$887,830
Net Income
-$207,008
Net Assets
$417,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,710
0.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $678,112
99.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $473,215
53.3%
Compensation of Officers* $150,000
16.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $417,469
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $417,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $150,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$819,405
Expenses
$1,081,770
Net Income
-$262,365
Net Assets
$624,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $14,580
1.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $804,825
98.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $462,865
42.8%
Compensation of Officers* $165,000
15.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $624,477
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $624,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $165,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,290,932
Expenses
$1,064,608
Net Income
$226,324
Net Assets
$886,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $400,992
31.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $889,940
68.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $422,620
39.7%
Compensation of Officers* $150,000
14.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $886,842
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $886,842
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $150,000 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,305,380
Expenses
$1,124,616
Net Income
$180,764
Net Assets
$660,518
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $95,447
7.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $1,209,933
92.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $577,887
51.4%
Compensation of Officers* $54,166
4.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $660,518
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $660,518
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Clark Harvey (Foundation Mgr.) $54,166 $0
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$646,984
Expenses
$239,365
Net Income
$407,619
Net Assets
$479,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $175,917
27.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $471,067
72.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $57,015
23.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $479,754
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $479,754
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$501,132
Expenses
$560,747
Net Income
-$59,615
Net Assets
$72,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $54,075
10.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $447,057
89.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $205,000
36.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,135
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $72,135
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen L Day (President) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vice President) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$204,250
Expenses
$132,811
Net Income
$71,439
Net Assets
$131,750
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $204,250
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $49,420
37.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,750
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $131,750
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$50,800
Net Income
-$50,800
Net Assets
$60,311
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $47,500
93.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,311
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,311
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ellen L Day (Pres/Dir) $0 $0
Jason A Day (Vp / Dir) $0 $0
William R Martin (Treas/Dir) $0 $0
Colin J Swatton (Sec/Dir) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$160,000
Expenses
$48,889
Net Income
$111,111
Net Assets
$111,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $160,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $32,500
66.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,111
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $111,110

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$1
Net Assets
$1
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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