Civic Intelligence

Bettertogether Forever

EIN 20-1329182 • 501(c)3 • Glendale, CA

Profile

DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O

PO Box 21172Glendale, CA 91221

peopleandpetsbtf.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

71st percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$80,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

174%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

295%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$407,556

Up $259,021 (+174%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,376

Up $11,376 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$396,180

Up $247,645 (+167%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,397,241

Up $1,043,925 (+295%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,149,596

Up $702,076 (+157%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$247,645

Up $341,849 (+363%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $15,840Liabilities 2011: $3,625Net Assets 2011: $12,2152011Assets 2012: $10,868Liabilities 2012: $2,472Net Assets 2012: $8,3962012Assets 2013: $44,943Net Assets 2013: $44,9432013Assets 2014: $52,664Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $52,6642014Assets 2015: $90,113Liabilities 2015: $25,304Net Assets 2015: $64,8092015Assets 2016: $96,690Liabilities 2016: $20,419Net Assets 2016: $76,2712016Assets 2017: $54,336Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $54,3362017Assets 2018: $163,060Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $163,0602018Assets 2019: $266,145Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $266,1452019Assets 2020: $313,158Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $313,1582020Assets 2021: $331,548Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $331,5482021Assets 2022: $242,739Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $242,7392022Assets 2023: $148,535Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $148,5352023Assets 2024: $407,556Liabilities 2024: $11,376Net Assets 2024: $396,1802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$407,556
Liabilities$11,376
Net Assets$396,180
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $119,944Expenses 2011: $126,149Net Income 2011: -$6,2052011Revenue 2012: $163,329Expenses 2012: $167,148Net Income 2012: -$3,8192012Revenue 2013: $159,570Expenses 2013: $123,023Net Income 2013: $36,5472013Revenue 2014: $263,191Expenses 2014: $255,943Net Income 2014: $7,2482014Revenue 2015: $450,199Expenses 2015: $438,054Net Income 2015: $12,1452015Revenue 2016: $984,185Expenses 2016: $972,723Net Income 2016: $11,4622016Revenue 2017: $715,068Expenses 2017: $737,003Net Income 2017: -$21,9352017Revenue 2018: $1,029,269Expenses 2018: $920,545Net Income 2018: $108,7242018Revenue 2019: $1,157,078Expenses 2019: $1,053,993Net Income 2019: $103,0852019Revenue 2020: $886,110Expenses 2020: $839,097Net Income 2020: $47,0132020Revenue 2021: $1,394,721Expenses 2021: $1,376,331Net Income 2021: $18,3902021Revenue 2022: $858,916Expenses 2022: $947,725Net Income 2022: -$88,8092022Revenue 2023: $353,316Expenses 2023: $447,520Net Income 2023: -$94,2042023Revenue 2024: $1,397,241Expenses 2024: $1,149,596Net Income 2024: $247,6452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,397,241
Expenses$1,149,596
Net Income$247,645
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$407,556
Liabilities
$11,376
Net assets
$396,180
Revenue
$1,397,241
Expenses
$1,149,596
Net income
$247,645
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.01$0.40$1.40$1.15$0.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.35$0.45$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.86$0.95$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$1.39$1.38$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.89$0.84$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.27$1.16$1.05$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$1.03$0.92$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.72$0.74$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.02$0.08$0.98$0.97$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.03$0.06$0.45$0.44$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.26$0.26$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.16$0.12$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.16$0.17$0.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.01$0.12$0.13$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,397,241
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O

Our mission is to help under-served, under-resourced, at-risk people and the pets they love stay together.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$144,826$404,556▲ $259,730
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,709--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$3,000-
Total Assets$148,535$407,556▲ $259,021
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$11,376-
Total Liabilities$0$11,376▲ $11,376
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$148,535$396,180▲ $247,645
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$148,535$407,556▲ $259,021

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$3,000-$3,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christy SchillingExecutive DirectorFT$80,000$80,000
Kerry ArmstrongAssoc Exec DirectorPT$19,067$19,067

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laura PelegrinChair
Julie MaigretVice Chair
Jen KimMember
Kate SawyerMember
Marlene CasillasMember
Shyreen MartinhancockMember
Lana MeierSecretary
Vinay RaghuvanshiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,379,395
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,206
Other Revenue
$15,640
All Other Contributions
$1,045,880
Change in Net Assets
$247,645
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$973,862
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$175,734
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$42,173$119,996-$162,169
Payroll Taxes$3,660$9,905-$13,565
Insurance$3,194$2,029-$5,223
Office Expenses-$3,578-$3,578
Information Technology---$3,249
Fees for Services Other---$2,269
Other Expenses$142,801$1,986-$1,986
Advertising$1,510--$1,510
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,000-$1,000
Conferences and Meetings-$608-$608
Total Functional Expenses$1,004,976$139,102$0$1,149,596
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$15,640
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Race for the Rescues$9,661$9,661-$9,661
Total Events$15,640$15,640-$15,640
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card$11,376
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Tax preparer provides a copy of form 990 to the board of directors who review the tax return and discusses any questions with the tax preparer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not currently make these documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bettertogether Forever
EIN
20-1329182
Phone
3239634299
Address
PO BOX 21172, Glendale, CA 91221

Signing Officer

Name
Christy Schilling
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3239634299
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christy Schilling
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
9
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Hrb Tax Group Inc
Address
1301 MAIN ST STE 105F, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Preparer
Janice Shasha
Phone
8004725625
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

“Bettertogether forever is dedicated to helping people and their beloved pet companion remain united no matter what challenges life has thrown their way. We assist pet parents in los angeles communities that are under-served and under-resourced access valuable services to help them stay together with the pets they love, and to keep those pets safe, healthy, happy, off the streets, and out of animal shelters.”

Form 990 Page 2, Part III

“Unsheltered people with pets program - partnership with la family housing so people with pets can become housed or receive more permanent housing with their pets by receiving often required veterinary assistance. The services offered include information on responsible pet parenting, veterinary vouchers for illnesses, skin issues, ear infections, vaccinations, spay/neuter, medication, etc., emotional support animal assessment/certification, redemption fees and back licensing. We host an onsite wellness clinic every other month as well as visit encampments meeting people where they are, providing support so people and pets can remain together as so many are facing crises, their pet is their family and keeps them motivated and going.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE AND THEIR BELOVED PET COMPANION REMAIN UNITED NO MATTER WHAT CHALLENGES LIFE HAS THROWN THEIR WAY. WE ASSIST PET PARENTS IN LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES THAT ARE UNDER-SERVED AND UNDER-RESOURCED ACCESS VALUABLE SERVICES TO HELP THEM STAY TOGETHER WITH THE PETS THEY LOVE, AND TO KEEP THOSE PETS SAFE, HEALTHY, HAPPY, OFF THE STREETS, AND OUT OF ANIMAL SHELTERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TAX PREPARER PROVIDES A COPY OF FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO REVIEW THE TAX RETURN AND DISCUSSES ANY QUESTIONS WITH THE TAX PREPARER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UNSHELTERED PEOPLE WITH PETS PROGRAM - PARTNERSHIP WITH LA FAMILY HOUSING SO PEOPLE WITH PETS CAN BECOME HOUSED OR RECEIVE MORE PERMANENT HOUSING WITH THEIR PETS BY RECEIVING OFTEN REQUIRED VETERINARY ASSISTANCE. THE SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE INFORMATION ON RESPONSIBLE PET PARENTING, VETERINARY VOUCHERS FOR ILLNESSES, SKIN ISSUES, EAR INFECTIONS, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, MEDICATION, ETC., EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION, REDEMPTION FEES AND BACK LICENSING. WE HOST AN ONSITE WELLNESS CLINIC EVERY OTHER MONTH AS WELL AS VISIT ENCAMPMENTS MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE, PROVIDING SUPPORT SO PEOPLE AND PETS CAN REMAIN TOGETHER AS SO MANY ARE FACING CRISES, THEIR PET IS THEIR FAMILY AND KEEPS THEM MOTIVATED AND GOING.
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