Berts Big Adventure Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 09/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 05-0523733
Organization Overview
Berts Big Adventure Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Berts Big Adventure Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berts Big Adventure Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Berts Big Adventure Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A MAGICAL JOURNEY TO WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESSES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EACH YEAR, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE PROVIDES A FIVE-DAY, ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC AND TERMINAL ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO QUALIFY FOR BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE, CHILDREN MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12, LIVE IN "THE BERT SHOW" RADIO LISTENING AREA, PROVE FINANCIAL NEED, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN TO WALT DISNEY WORLD. FROM THE LIMO RIDES AND CHARTERED FLIGHT TO THE CHARACTER-FILLED PARTIES AND PRINCESS MAKEOVERS, THE TRIP IS NOTHING SHORT OF MAGICAL. THROUGHOUT THE TRIP, EACH FAMILY IS ACCOMPANIED BY A BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE LIAISON, ALLOWING THEM TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. IN 2022, 13 CHILDREN WITH TERMINAL OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN THE FIVE-DAY, ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD.
A FAMILY CAN FACE COPIOUS, UNFORESEEN FINANCIAL STRUGGLES WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A CHRONIC OR TERMINAL ILLNESS. IN SOME CASES, THIS PROGRAM IS UTILIZED TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED FILL THAT FINANCIAL GAP DURING TRYING TIMES. IN ADDITION, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE RECOGNIZES THAT MANAGING A FUNERAL AFTER AN UNEXPECTED DEATH CAN MEAN ADDITIONAL STRESS FOR A FAMILY ALREADY COPING WITH GRIEF. BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE STRIVES TO PAY THE FUNERAL COSTS FOR ANY BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILD WHO PASSES AWAY SO THAT THE FAMILY CAN FOCUS ON HEALING. IN 2022, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE'S OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES PROGAM ASSISTED ONE FAMILY: A 15 YEARS OLD PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2022.
FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL TRIP, BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE STRIVES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIPS BY HOSTING FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES. ALSO KNOWN AS FAMILY REUNIONS, THE EXCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE EVENTS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY MORE VIP EXPERIENCES AND INTIMATE FAMILY TIME AWAY FROM DOCTOR VISITS AND HOSPITAL STAYS. 2022 THE NUMBER OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILDREN WHO ATTENDED ONE OR MORE REUNIONS: 101 THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED ONE OR MORE REUNIONS: 450 THE NUMBER OF BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOST A CHILD THAT ATTEND (ONE OR MORE) REUNIONS: 4 THE NUMBER OF IN-PERSON FAMILY REUNION ADVENTURES: 4
THE BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S FAMILIES WHEN A BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE CHILD IS ADMITTED TO A PARTNER HOSPITAL. THE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEERS VISIT THE CHILDREN DAILY AND PROVIDE MAGICAL MOMENTS DURING A TRYING TIME. THIS PROGRAM IS GRACIOUSLY SPONSORED BY THE CARTER'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. THE BERT'S BIG ADVENTURE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED IN 2022 DUE TO HOSPITAL RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID 19. SEE YEAR OVER YEAR BELOW: 2022 THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN VISITED/CARE PACKAGES DROPPED OFF/SENT IN THE MAIL: 13 THE NUMBER OF VISITS MADE/CARE PACKAGES DROPPED OFF: 82 THE FAIRY GODPARENT VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERED AT 8 EVENTS IN 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Vp/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $82,675 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $157,259 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $997,632 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $69,793 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,154,891 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,208 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,053 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $247,749 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,420,472 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $425,931 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,674 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,535 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $134,327 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,219 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,061 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,021 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $62,563 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $54,178 |
| Advertising and promotion | $81,046 |
| Office expenses | $75,418 |
| Information technology | $23,469 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,143 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $603 |
| Insurance | $10,267 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,116,837 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,003,445 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,050,213 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,737 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $131 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $116,897 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $106,366 |
| Total assets | $2,296,789 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,374 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $111,860 |
| Total liabilities | $167,234 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,129,555 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,296,789 |