Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 20-8014826
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
81st percentile
Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
66th percentile
Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
9th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$43,321
Up $5,185 (+14%) from 2021
Net Assets
Up$43,135
Up $5,185 (+14%) from 2021
Liabilities
Flat$186
Flat from 2021
Revenue
Down$15,811
Down $23,539 (-60%) from 2021
Expenses
Down$10,626
Down $34,468 (-76%) from 2021
Net Income
Up$5,185
Up $10,929 (+190%) from 2021
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. | - | $7,887 |
| 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 | - | - |
“| Donee's Name: TOGETHER RISING | Cash Amount Given: $7887”
“BANK CHARGES $430”
“OTHER - Beginning $186 OTHER - Ending $186”
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| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 15811 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 7 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 8 | 1.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 10 | 1.00 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | KRISTIN SHANNON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | MICHAEL D BERGERON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | ROBERT E TARCZA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | CHEP MORRISON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 7 | TOM CAPELLA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 8 | CHRIS PUCKETT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 9 | TONY RODRIGUE |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 10 | DESI VEGA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Executive Dir. |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Vice CHAIRMAN |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Treasurer |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | LEGAL COUNSEL |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | Trustee |
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| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 430 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 211 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | 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. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | 13886 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 186 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 186 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 7887 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 15811 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | http://www.btefoundation.org/ |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 15376 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 61124 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 126694 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 21404 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 272223 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 496821 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 496821 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | | Donee's Name: TOGETHER RISING | Cash Amount Given: $7887 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | BANK CHARGES $430 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | OTHER - Beginning $186 OTHER - Ending $186 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.15 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Other Expenses.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Total Liabilities.1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | AAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/FederatedAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | FAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/IdentityAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | IAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd | 0 | 2 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MICHAEL D BERGERON |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Treasurer |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2023-04-02 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | BETTER THAN EZRA FOUNDATION |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | BETT |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 208014826 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | HOUMA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | LA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 70360 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 571216934 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | M Bergeron Company LLC CPAs |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1053 W Tunnel Blvd |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Houma |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | LA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 70360 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 9856551040 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | Michael D Bergeron |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2023-04-02T11:21:38-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm | 0 | MICHAEL D |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm | 0 | BERGERON |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2022-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2022 |
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2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.