Civic Intelligence

Better Than Ezra Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 20-8014826

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 17, 2015

Organization Profilewww.btefoundation.org
1053 W Tunnel BlvdHouma, LA 70360

(985) 655-1040

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

8th percentile

-47%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$61,875

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 42.8% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

164%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$134,628

Down $68,197 (-34%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$133,823

Down $68,683 (-34%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$805

Up $486 (+152%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$144,630

Up $89,839 (+164%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$213,313

Up $135,094 (+173%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$68,683

Down $45,255 (-193%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $75,145Net Assets 2010: $75,1452010Assets 2011: $138,835Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $138,8352011Assets 2012: $225,934Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $202,825Liabilities 2013: $319Net Assets 2013: $202,5062013Assets 2014: $134,628Liabilities 2014: $805Net Assets 2014: $133,8232014Assets 2015: $47,431Liabilities 2015: $813Net Assets 2015: $46,6182015Assets 2016: $31,340Liabilities 2016: $2,505Net Assets 2016: $28,8352016Assets 2017: $15,738Liabilities 2017: $1,742Net Assets 2017: $13,9962017Assets 2018: $15,624Liabilities 2018: $1,828Net Assets 2018: $13,7962018Assets 2019: $12,389Liabilities 2019: $6,069Net Assets 2019: $6,3202019Assets 2020: $47,763Liabilities 2020: $4,069Net Assets 2020: $43,6942020Assets 2021: $38,136Liabilities 2021: $186Net Assets 2021: $37,9502021Assets 2022: $43,321Liabilities 2022: $186Net Assets 2022: $43,1352022Assets 2023: $46,366Liabilities 2023: $186Net Assets 2023: $46,1802023

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$134,628
Liabilities$805
Net Assets$133,823
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $191,508Expenses 2010: $151,673Net Income 2010: $39,8352010Expenses 2011: $137,4322011Revenue 2012: $121,935Expenses 2012: $34,836Net Income 2012: $87,0992012Revenue 2013: $54,791Expenses 2013: $78,219Net Income 2013: -$23,4282013Revenue 2014: $144,630Expenses 2014: $213,313Net Income 2014: -$68,6832014Revenue 2015: $105,613Expenses 2015: $192,818Net Income 2015: -$87,2052015Revenue 2016: $142,104Expenses 2016: $159,887Net Income 2016: -$17,7832016Revenue 2017: $101,060Expenses 2017: $115,899Net Income 2017: -$14,8392017Revenue 2018: $129,944Expenses 2018: $130,144Net Income 2018: -$2002018Revenue 2019: $13,457Expenses 2019: $20,933Net Income 2019: -$7,4762019Revenue 2020: $91,973Expenses 2020: $54,599Net Income 2020: $37,3742020Revenue 2021: $39,350Expenses 2021: $45,094Net Income 2021: -$5,7442021Revenue 2022: $15,811Expenses 2022: $10,626Net Income 2022: $5,1852022Revenue 2023: $5,136Expenses 2023: $2,091Net Income 2023: $3,0452023

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$144,630
Expenses$213,313
Net Income-$68,683
Open 2014 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 17, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$351,811
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$201,493$132,118▼ $69,375
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,332$2,510▲ $1,178
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$202,825$134,628▼ $68,197
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$319$805▲ $486
Total Liabilities$319$805▲ $486
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$202,506$133,823▼ $68,683
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$202,506$133,823▼ $68,683
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$202,825$134,628▼ $68,197

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,510$2,404$4,914
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Delery RiceExecutive DirectorFT$61,875$61,875

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom M DrummondChairman
Kevin M GriffinVice CHAIRMAN
Chep MorrissonTrustee
Holly PophamTrustee
Hugh HaydenTrustee
JIM MacPHAILLETrustee
Kristin ShannonTrustee
Robert E TarczaLegal Counsel
Michael D BergeronTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$144,630
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$28,220
Change in Net Assets
$-68,683
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$111,660
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$68,466
Other Expenses$33,187
Total Fundraising Expense$30,937
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$111,660--$111,660
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$30,938$30,937$61,875
Occupancy-$12,000-$12,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,712-$11,712
Payroll Taxes-$4,991-$4,991
Insurance-$2,849-$2,849
Information Technology-$1,687-$1,687
Other Salaries and Wages-$1,600-$1,600
Depreciation Depletion-$961-$961
Fees for Services Other-$767-$767
Advertising-$710-$710
Office Expenses-$700-$700
Travel-$167-$167
Other Expenses-$99-$99
Conferences and Meetings-$61-$61
All Other Expenses-$38-$38
Total Functional Expenses$111,660$70,716$30,937$213,313
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Bethune ElementaryNew Orleans, LA--$103,176
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$207,181
Fundraising Gross Income$207,181
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Ezra Open Bowling Tournament/party$217,846$132,497$132,497$0
2014 Saints Tailgate Event$50,990$36,727$36,727$0
Total Events$323,552$207,181$207,181-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$805
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 family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Tom drummond and kevin griffin are business partners in the ezra dry goods, ltd. And other related band entities.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The treasurer provided a copy of the 990 before it was filed. Members had time prior to a meeting of the board to review the 990 and ask questions regarding representations made on the form. The form is filed after the meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The only paid position in management is that of the executive director. The compensation is based on what other exec directors of similarly situated charities in the new orleans market pay for qualified management services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are reviewed regularly by the board and are available for public inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Than Ezra Foundation
EIN
20-8014826
Phone
9856551040
Address
1053 W TUNNEL BLVD, HOUMA, LA 70360

Signing Officer

Name
Michael D Bergeron
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2015-08-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tom M Drummond
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
M Bergeron Company LLC CPAs
Address
1053 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma, LA 70360
Preparer
Michael D Bergeron
Phone
9856551040
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 470 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0The 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.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0710
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0710
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt028220
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt038
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt038
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0false
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0MICHAEL D BERGERON
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum09856551040
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01053 W TUNNEL BLVD
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0HOUMA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0LA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd070360
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0201493
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0132118
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt030937
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt030938
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt061875
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt061
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt061
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt0116410
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0144630
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0111660
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt033187
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-68683
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt068466
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0213313
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt030937
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0144630
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0961
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0961
IRS990/Desc0The organization raised funds for the rebuilding and renewal of New Orleans and its surrounding areas. Money raised by the foundation was donated to organizations that serve as catalysts for redevelopment of the areas hit by hurricanes, by building neighborhoods comprised of safe and healthy homes with an emphasis on high quality and sustainability, while preserving the spririt of the community's culture. This year the organziation built a playground, provided funding for classroom improvements, donated school supplies to local schools.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt01
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0106350
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011712
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt011712
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0767
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0767
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt940.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0TOM M DRUMMOND
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1KEVIN M GRIFFIN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2HOLLY POPHAM
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3KRISTIN SHANNON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4MICHAEL D BERGERON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5ROBERT E TARCZA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6JIM MacPHAILLE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7CHEP MORRISSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8HUGH HAYDEN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9DELERY RICE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt961875
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Chairman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Vice CHAIRMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5LEGAL COUNSEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr02006
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingAmt0116410
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt0207181
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt0207181
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt010
IRS990/GrantAmt0106350
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0111660
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0111660
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0true
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0351811
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt010
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01687
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt01687
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02849
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt02849
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt012
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt02404
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt01332
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt02510
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt04914
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0LA
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0false
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0The 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0202506
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0133823
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt017595
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012000
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt012000
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0700
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0700
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Printing and Publications
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1BANK CHARGES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, REFERENC
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Postage and Shipping
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0761
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1575
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt2100
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt399
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0761
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1575
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2100
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt399
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0319
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0805
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01600
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01600
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04991
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt04991
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0TOM M DRUMMOND
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The 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.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt05310
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt05310
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0true
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd0true
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-68683
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0334215
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0103126
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0177068
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0201122
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0191406
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01006937
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt01006937
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0334215
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0103126
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0177068
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0201122
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0191406
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01006937
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01006937
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt02510
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt02404
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt04914
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0805
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PAYROLL LIABILITIES
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt02510
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0805
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt0116371
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt085349
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt014263
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt016759
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt0207181
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0EZRA OPEN BOWLING TOURNAMENT/PARTY
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm02014 SAINTS TAILGATE EVENT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0217846
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt050990
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt054716
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0323552
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt0132497
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt036727
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt037957
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt0207181
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt037957
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt0207181
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt0132497
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt036727
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherEventsTotalCnt02
IRS990ScheduleG/SpecialFundraisingEventsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd0true
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0103176
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt03174
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc0PLAYGROUND BUILD & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BETHUNE ELEMENTARY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt04040 EAGLE STREET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0NEW ORLEANS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0LA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd070118
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0FMV
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD TO FUND A RECOGNIZED NEED, THE FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DELIVERS THE FUNDS TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOLLOWS UP WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND REQUESTS WRITTEN REPRESENTATION OF RECEIPT OF FUNDS. IF THE ORGANIZATION USES FUNDS TO PROCURE CERTAIN ITEMS, RECEIPTS FOR THOSE ITEMS IS REQUESTED AND FILED IN THE FOUNDATIONS'S RECORDS.IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FOUNDATION WILL PROCURE ITEMS DIRECTLY AND DELIVER THOSE ITEMS DIRECTLY TO A GRANTEE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TOM DRUMMOND AND KEVIN GRIFFIN ARE BUSINESS PARTNERS IN THE EZRA DRY GOODS, LTD. AND OTHER RELATED BAND ENTITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE TREASURER PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE IT WAS FILED. MEMBERS HAD TIME PRIOR TO A MEETING OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE 990 AND ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING REPRESENTATIONS MADE ON THE FORM. THE FORM IS FILED AFTER THE MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ONLY PAID POSITION IN MANAGEMENT IS THAT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON WHAT OTHER EXEC DIRECTORS OF SIMILARLY SITUATED CHARITIES IN THE NEW ORLEANS MARKET PAY FOR QUALIFIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED REGULARLY BY THE BOARD AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxableDistributionsInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$134,628
Liabilities
$805
Net assets
$133,823
Revenue
$144,630
Expenses
$213,313
Net income
-$68,683
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.05$0.02$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.16$0.11$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.39$0.45$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.04$0.44$0.92$0.55$0.37
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.06$0.06$0.13$0.21$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.14$1.30$1.30$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.14$1.01$1.16$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.03$0.29$1.42$1.60$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.47$1.06$1.93$0.87
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.01$1.34$1.45$2.13$0.69
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.00$2.03$0.55$0.78$0.23
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.26$0.00$1.22$0.35$0.87
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.00$1.39$1.37
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.75$0.75$1.92$1.52$0.40