EIN 46-2268962

Making Spirits Bright

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
Making Spirits Bright collects pantry items for Sheboygan County food pantries and provides an exciting and affordable quality family event. More than 121,700 pounds of food have been collected and distributed to Sheboygan County food pantries and other local not-for-profit 501(c)3 organizations. Additionally, 23,468 vehicles drove through the display during the Christmas season.
Total revenues
$264,525
2023
Total expenses
$216,595
2023
Total assets
$371,328
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Making Spirits Bright

Collected more than 121,700 pounds of food which was distributed to sheboygan county food pantries and other local not for profit 501(c)3 organizations. 23,468 vehicles drove through the display during the christmas season.

Grants made by Making Spirits Bright

GranteeAmount
Sheboygan County Food Bank$20,000

Who funds Making Spirits Bright

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Frank G and Frieda K Brotz Family FoundationMaking Spirits Bright 2023 Event$5,000
Alliant Energy FoundationMatching Gift$1,400
Alliant Energy FoundationVolunteer Grant$800
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Making Spirits Bright

NameTitleCompensation
Geraldine PlehnPresident$0
Donald MartensTreasurer$0
Robert vander SchaafVice President$0
Thomas HenningSecretary$0
David HoffmanPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Making Spirits Bright

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$254,229
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$518
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$8,624
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,154
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$264,525

Form 990s for Making Spirits Bright

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-08-08990View PDF
2022-032022-08-11990View PDF
2021-032021-08-07990View PDF
2020-032021-02-24990View PDF
2019-032019-10-31990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Frank G and Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation
October 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Frank G and Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Food banksArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHunger
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 441
Sheboygan, WI 53082
Metro area
Sheboygan, WI
County
Sheboygan County, WI
Website URL
makingspiritsbright.com/ 
Phone
(920) 980-4320
IRS details
EIN
46-2268962
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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