Liabilities / Assets
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 20-8014826 • 501(c)3 • Houma, LA
Profile
The Better Than Ezra Foundation is committed to provide funding for the rebuilding and renewal of New Orleans and surrounding areas and to the preservation of South Louisiana and New Orleans music and cultural heritage and to the general welfare of its residents.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
76th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
92nd percentile
Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
65th percentile
Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
12th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$46,366
Up $3,045 (+7.0%) from 2022
Liabilities
Flat$186
Flat from 2022
Net Assets
Up$46,180
Up $3,045 (+7.1%) from 2022
Revenue
Down$5,136
Down $10,675 (-68%) from 2022
Expenses
Down$2,091
Down $8,535 (-80%) from 2022
Net Income
Down$3,045
Down $2,140 (-41%) from 2022
Most recent year
2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The Better Than Ezra Foundation is committed to provide funding for the rebuilding and renewal of New Orleans and surrounding areas and to the preservation of South Louisiana and New Orleans music and cultural heritage and to the general welfare of its residents.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| BTEF is the charitable endeavor of the platinum selling national recording artists Better Than Ezra. Due to the band's platform and celebtrity, they use their platform to support programs and charities with financial contributions.The organization is dedicated to providing support to local organizations that are actively participating in improving the community and promote awareness of local issues that impact community health and well-being.The BTEF supports charities that work to improve health for chronic disease patients and families. Further, the BTEF uses its platform to raise awareness and provide support to victims of severe weather events and recovery efforts. | - | - |
| The organization is dedicated to providing support to local organizations that are actively participating in improving the community and promote awareness of local issues that impact community health and well-being. | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOM DRUMMOND | Executive Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| KEVIN M GRIFFIN | Vice Chairman | - | $0 | - | - |
| HOLLY POPHAM | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| KRISTIN SHANNON | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| MICHAEL D BERGERON | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| ROBERT E TARCZA | Legal Counsel | - | $0 | - | - |
| CHEP MORRISON | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| TOM CAPELLA | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| CHRIS PUCKETT | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| TONY RODRIGUE | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
| DESI VEGA | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
“Advertising and Promotion $252”
“BANK CHARGES $425”
“LICENSES AND FEES $10”
“OTHER - Beginning $186 OTHER - Ending $186”
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | MICHAEL D BERGERON |
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| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z |
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| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2023 |
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