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Children for a Better Life

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 20-0570320

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Sep 09, 2022

24330 Ann Arbor TrailDearborn, MI 48127

(313) 359-0500

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

49th percentile

8.2%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

57th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Assets

Up

$63,043

Up $11,688 (+23%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$63,043

Up $11,688 (+23%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue

Up

$123,000

Up $44,200 (+56%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$112,898

Up $13,083 (+13%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$10,102

Up $31,117 (+148%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2018: $72,370Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $72,3702018Assets 2019: $51,355Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $51,3552019Assets 2021: $63,043Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $63,0432021Assets 2022: $11,469Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $11,4692022Assets 2023: $4,746Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $4,7462023Assets 2024: $53,423Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $53,4232024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$63,043
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$63,043

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2018: $78,000Expenses 2018: $5,630Net Income 2018: $72,3702018Revenue 2019: $78,800Expenses 2019: $99,815Net Income 2019: -$21,0152019Revenue 2021: $123,000Expenses 2021: $112,898Net Income 2021: $10,1022021Revenue 2022: $18,000Expenses 2022: $69,574Net Income 2022: -$51,5742022Revenue 2023: $23,700Expenses 2023: $30,423Net Income 2023: -$6,7232023Revenue 2024: $97,750Expenses 2024: $49,073Net Income 2024: $48,6772024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$123,000
Expenses$112,898
Net Income$10,102
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Sep 9, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$123,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Children for a better life is a non profit organization that is dedicated to the betterment of the life of disabled children, and committed to the united nation's convention on children's right. We aim at providing disabled children with the necessary physical, psychological and social rehabilitation, which would allow them to start the process of reintegratiion into the community, towards enjoy a full and decent life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,564$65,666▲ $10,102
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$-2,623$-2,623→ $0
Total Assets$52,941$63,043▲ $10,102
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$52,941$63,043▲ $10,102
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$52,941$63,043▲ $10,102
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$52,941$63,043▲ $10,102
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Reda Al ShaerOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$123,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$123,000
Change in Net Assets
$10,102
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$112,898
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$112,818--$112,818
Other Expenses$80--$80
Total Functional Expenses$112,898$0$0$112,898
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Children for a Better Life
EIN
20-0570320
Address
24330 ANN ARBOR TRAIL, DEARBORN, MI 48127

Signing Officer

Name
Reda Al Shaer
Title
Officer
Phone
3133590500
Signed
2022-09-09

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Reda Al Shaer
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Delphi Accounting and Tax Services
Address
24330 ANN ARBOR TRL, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127
Preparer
Reda Al-shaer
Phone
3133590500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Children for a better life is a non profit organization that is dedicated to the betterment of the life of disabled children, and committed to the united nation's convention on children's right. We aim at providing disabled children with the necessary physical, psychological and social rehabilitation, which would allow them to start the process of reintegratiion into the community, towards enjoy a full and decent life.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

General operating expenses

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Program a expense 112,818 0 0

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