Civic Intelligence

Better Atx

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 23-7307276

Jun 01, 2024 to May 31, 2025 • Filed on Feb 10, 2026

Organization Profilewww.betteratx.org
4901 Burnet RoadAustin, TX 78756

(512) 458-3716

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.06x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.3%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

3.4%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,246,682

Up $308,824 (+6.3%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$5,132,175

Up $252,951 (+5.2%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$114,507

Up $55,873 (+95%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,064,807

Up $68,015 (+3.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$1,832,556

Down $8,549 (-0.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$232,251

Up $76,564 (+49%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2012: $3,953,841Liabilities 2012: $78,552Net Assets 2012: $3,875,2892012Assets 2013: $3,941,929Liabilities 2013: $69,144Net Assets 2013: $3,872,7852013Assets 2014: $4,014,968Liabilities 2014: $43,645Net Assets 2014: $3,971,3232014Assets 2015: $4,055,965Liabilities 2015: $56,794Net Assets 2015: $3,999,1712015Assets 2016: $4,089,305Liabilities 2016: $46,192Net Assets 2016: $4,043,1132016Assets 2017: $4,154,968Liabilities 2017: $103,401Net Assets 2017: $4,051,5672017Assets 2018: $4,002,846Liabilities 2018: $65,452Net Assets 2018: $3,937,3942018Assets 2019: $4,155,631Liabilities 2019: $86,140Net Assets 2019: $4,069,4912019Assets 2020: $4,028,744Liabilities 2020: $63,642Net Assets 2020: $3,965,1022020Assets 2021: $4,054,938Liabilities 2021: $33,332Net Assets 2021: $4,021,6062021Assets 2022: $4,310,086Liabilities 2022: $52,667Net Assets 2022: $4,257,4192022Assets 2023: $4,726,986Liabilities 2023: $37,113Net Assets 2023: $4,689,8732023Assets 2024: $4,937,858Liabilities 2024: $58,634Net Assets 2024: $4,879,2242024Assets 2025: $5,246,682Liabilities 2025: $114,507Net Assets 2025: $5,132,1752025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$5,246,682
Liabilities$114,507
Net Assets$5,132,175
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $947,0232012Expenses 2013: $973,1612013Revenue 2014: $1,004,159Expenses 2014: $912,974Net Income 2014: $91,1852014Revenue 2015: $1,085,034Expenses 2015: $1,055,111Net Income 2015: $29,9232015Revenue 2016: $1,149,063Expenses 2016: $1,101,533Net Income 2016: $47,5302016Revenue 2017: $1,215,882Expenses 2017: $1,215,984Net Income 2017: -$1022017Revenue 2018: $1,181,627Expenses 2018: $1,301,974Net Income 2018: -$120,3472018Revenue 2019: $1,390,220Expenses 2019: $1,257,640Net Income 2019: $132,5802019Revenue 2020: $1,175,947Expenses 2020: $1,293,833Net Income 2020: -$117,8862020Revenue 2021: $764,323Expenses 2021: $736,275Net Income 2021: $28,0482021Revenue 2022: $1,424,092Expenses 2022: $1,179,542Net Income 2022: $244,5502022Revenue 2023: $1,900,366Expenses 2023: $1,466,525Net Income 2023: $433,8412023Revenue 2024: $1,996,792Expenses 2024: $1,841,105Net Income 2024: $155,6872024Revenue 2025: $2,064,807Expenses 2025: $1,832,556Net Income 2025: $232,2512025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$2,064,807
Expenses$1,832,556
Net Income$232,251
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 10, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,519,814
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To transform the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs.

The Organization is 100% volunteer-led and deeply rooted in the belief that local action creates lasting change. Our members are dedicated to providing direct services that address specific, basic needs of children, adults, and families in the Greater Austin area.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,549,390$2,632,362▲ $82,972
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,285,420$1,710,517▲ $425,097
Investments Other Securities$600,000$600,000→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$245,903$130,579▼ $115,324
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,917$1,012▼ $1,905
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$566$500▼ $66
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 Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$4,937,858$5,246,682▲ $308,824
Other Assets Total$253,662$171,712▼ $81,950
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,794$89,020▲ $58,226
Deferred Revenue$27,840$25,487▼ $2,353
Total Liabilities$58,634$114,507▲ $55,873
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,642,193$4,890,281▲ $248,088
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$237,031$241,894▲ $4,863
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,879,224$5,132,175▲ $252,951
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,937,858$5,246,682▲ $308,824

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,035,899$1,039,226$2,075,125
Land$1,399,120-$1,399,120
Other Land Buildings$173,002$34,852$207,854
Equipment$24,341$105,437$129,778

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$253,662-▲ $18,150$100,100$171,712
2023$219,644$354▲ $33,664-$253,662
2022$120,756$100,275▼ $1,387-$219,644
2021$129,243$250▼ $8,737-$120,756
2020$100,537$250▲ $28,456-$129,243
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay23rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Linda NoyPresident
Linda FordPresident Elect
Tracy BurgerRec Secretary
Lisa OttenbacherTreasurer
Judy KjellandVP-Finance
Debbie TouchetVP-Membership
Deborah HornickelVP-Mrktng/Comm
Jane TraugottVP-Philanthropy
Ann CowanVP-Resource Dev
Glenda MooreVP-Strat Plan
Anna StewartVP-Technology
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,937,739
Program Service Revenue
$38,921
Investment Income
$69,916
Other Revenue
$18,231
All Other Contributions
$1,937,739
Change in Net Assets
$232,251

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported Amount
Clothing and Household Goods$1,423,079
Books and Publications$5,400
Total Noncash Contributions$1,428,479

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,064,807
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$20,700
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,085,507
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,064,807
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,247,388
Other Expenses$585,168
Total Fundraising Expense$349,019
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$940,872--$940,872
Grants to Domestic Orgs$306,516--$306,516
Occupancy$61,480$5,475$79,497$146,452
Depreciation Depletion$31,807$3,699$38,466$73,972
Other Expenses$20,429$2,934$41,793$41,793
All Other Expenses$597$35,077$723$36,397
Insurance$10,965$1,275$13,259$25,499
Total Functional Expenses$1,428,001$55,536$349,019$1,832,556

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,832,556
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,832,556
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,832,556
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Austin Community College FdnAustin, TX501(c)(3)Scholarships$97,600
Austin Public Education FundAustin, TX501(c)(3)Reduce school lunch debt$30,000
Pflugerville ISDPflugerville, TXGov'tReduce school lunch debt$20,000
RRISD Education FoundationRound Rock, TX501(c)(3)Reduce school lunch debt$20,000
Lake Travis ISDAustin, TXGov'tReduce school lunch debt$15,000
Leander Edu Excellence FndLeander, TX501(c)(3)Reduce school lunch debt$15,000
Austin ISDAustin, TXGov'tEducation$0
Austin Voices for Edu & YouthAustin, TX501(c)(3)Assistance$0
Manor ISDManor, TXGov'tEducation assistance$0
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“* Voting Membership* Non-Voting Membership * Limited Service * Associate * Sustainer * PALS”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The Board is elected by voting members at the election meeting in April each year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“The general membership votes and approves the budget, changes in bylaws and slate of officers.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by the Organization's CPA and reviewed by the Treasurer. Then it is forwarded to the entire Board before it is finalized and filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Certain documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better ATX
EIN
23-7307276
Phone
5124583716
Address
4901 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Ford
Title
President
Signed
2026-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Ford
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
365

Preparer

Firm
Dunagan Jack LLP
Address
4833 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 102, Austin, TX 78759
Preparer
Nicole Powell
Phone
5124208997
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Change in value of beneficial interest = $18150”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“Better ATX, Inc. Endowment Fund is held and administered by Austin Community Foundation. The endowment provides unrestricted earnings to support the Organization's operations and programs.”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Change in value of beneficial interest $18150”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,246,682
Liabilities
$114,507
Net assets
$5,132,175
Revenue
$2,064,807
Expenses
$1,832,556
Net income
$232,251
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.25$0.11$5.13$2.06$1.83$0.23
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.94$0.06$4.88$2.00$1.84$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.73$0.04$4.69$1.90$1.47$0.43
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.31$0.05$4.26$1.42$1.18$0.24
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.05$0.03$4.02$0.76$0.74$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$0.06$3.97$1.18$1.29$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.09$4.07$1.39$1.26$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$0.07$3.94$1.18$1.30$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.15$0.10$4.05$1.22$1.22$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$0.05$4.04$1.15$1.10$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.06$0.06$4.00$1.09$1.06$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.01$0.04$3.97$1.00$0.91$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.94$0.07$3.87$0.97
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.95$0.08$3.88$0.95