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Life Is Better Rescue

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-4360086

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 19, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.LIFEISBETTERRESCUE.ORG
PO Box 200 98 Wadsworth Blvd No 127Lakewood, CO 80226

(720) 336-0770

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.64x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$40,000

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-6.8%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$409,413

Down $29,774 (-6.8%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$148,911

Down $22,329 (-13%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$260,502

Down $7,445 (-2.8%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$211,750

Down $45,043 (-18%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$234,079

Down $26,850 (-10%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$22,329

Down $18,193 (-440%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $34,994Net Assets 2011: $34,9942011Assets 2012: $129,617Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $129,6172012Assets 2014: $444,652Liabilities 2014: $269,276Net Assets 2014: $175,3762014Assets 2015: $439,187Liabilities 2015: $267,947Net Assets 2015: $171,2402015Assets 2016: $409,413Liabilities 2016: $260,502Net Assets 2016: $148,9112016Assets 2017: $421,196Liabilities 2017: $250,858Net Assets 2017: $170,3382017Assets 2018: $385,642Liabilities 2018: $244,600Net Assets 2018: $141,0422018Assets 2019: $369,049Liabilities 2019: $248,732Net Assets 2019: $120,3172019Assets 2020: $400,975Liabilities 2020: $239,765Net Assets 2020: $161,2102020Assets 2021: $368,920Liabilities 2021: $240,757Net Assets 2021: $128,1632021Assets 2022: $377,207Liabilities 2022: $214,319Net Assets 2022: $162,8882022Assets 2023: $324,466Liabilities 2023: $202,688Net Assets 2023: $121,7782023Assets 2024: $292,019Liabilities 2024: $198,043Net Assets 2024: $93,9762024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$409,413
Liabilities$260,502
Net Assets$148,911
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $121,477Expenses 2011: $86,483Net Income 2011: $34,9942011Expenses 2012: $125,7492012Revenue 2014: $224,875Expenses 2014: $242,802Net Income 2014: -$17,9272014Revenue 2015: $256,793Expenses 2015: $260,929Net Income 2015: -$4,1362015Revenue 2016: $211,750Expenses 2016: $234,079Net Income 2016: -$22,3292016Revenue 2017: $257,758Expenses 2017: $236,331Net Income 2017: $21,4272017Revenue 2018: $191,934Expenses 2018: $221,230Net Income 2018: -$29,2962018Revenue 2019: $176,387Expenses 2019: $197,112Net Income 2019: -$20,7252019Revenue 2020: $288,784Expenses 2020: $247,891Net Income 2020: $40,8932020Revenue 2021: $250,937Expenses 2021: $283,986Net Income 2021: -$33,0492021Revenue 2022: $172,502Expenses 2022: $137,777Net Income 2022: $34,7252022Revenue 2023: $171,446Expenses 2023: $212,556Net Income 2023: -$41,1102023Revenue 2024: $107,915Expenses 2024: $135,717Net Income 2024: -$27,8022024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$211,750
Expenses$234,079
Net Income-$22,329
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 19, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$224,636
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our purpose is to find homes for unwanted animals. The rescue is a no-kill rescue. The rescue ensures that each animal is spayed or neutered, microchipped and has all vaccinations. The rescue works in partnership with and provides support to others who rescue animals.

Our purpose is to find homes for unwanted animals. The rescue is a no-kill animal rescue. The rescue ensures that each animal is spayed or neutered, microchipped and has appropriate vaccinations. The rescue works in partnership with and provides support to others who rescue animals.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$341,664$327,201▼ $14,463
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$171,240$148,911▼ $22,329
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$65,756$57,120▼ $8,636
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,267$19,146▼ $11,121
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,500$5,946▲ $4,446
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$439,187$409,413▼ $29,774
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$259,435$253,330▼ $6,105
Other Liabilities$7,960$7,172▼ $788
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$552$0▼ $552
Total Liabilities$267,947$260,502▼ $7,445
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$171,240$148,911▼ $22,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$439,187$409,413▼ $29,774

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$246,249$20,847$267,096
Land$66,774-$66,774
Other Land Buildings$14,178$47,218$61,396
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Georgia Lee CameronPresidentFT$40,000$40,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amy J StefonickMember
Barbara FosterMember
Jennifer AltabefMember
W Bruce CameronMember
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$39,811
Program Service Revenue
$152,867
Investment Income
$98
Other Revenue
$18,974
All Other Contributions
$39,811
Change in Net Assets
$-22,329
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$142,577
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$91,502
Total Fundraising Expense$17,224
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$45,000--$45,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$16,000$8,000$16,000$40,000
Occupancy$20,511$5,128-$25,639
Depreciation Depletion$13,215$696-$13,911
Insurance$5,436$2,400-$7,836
All Other Expenses$7,223--$7,223
Other Expenses$6,835--$6,835
Payroll Taxes$4,666$612$1,224$6,502
Office Expenses$3,238$810-$4,048
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,463-$2,463
Advertising$905--$905
Travel$777--$777
Conferences and Meetings$555--$555
Fees for Services Legal-$400-$400
Total Functional Expenses$196,346$20,509$17,224$234,079
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$30,321
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,334
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Love 4 Life$19,398$19,398$7,648$11,750
Total Events$30,321$30,321$12,334$17,987
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Liabilities$7,172
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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, Section A, Line 2

“Board of director member w bruce cameron is the father of board of director president and employee, georgia cameron.”

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

“The process for reviewing tax return before filing: once the return is prepared it is provided to the president for review. Once the president is satisfied, the return is passed along to the rest of the board for their review. Once they are satisfied, the tax return is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All board members are required to disclose potential conflicts prior to discussion or votes on any proposed transactions or arrangements. If a conflict exists, that member is excluded from the discussion and voting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Independent members of the board of directors review the goals of the president and life is better rescue annually. The board reviews the data they have on comparable salaries for this position and the budget for life is better rescue annually and the board approves what they feel is a fair base salary amount with an opportunity for a bonus if certain goals and objectives are met.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents and policies are available upon written request to the president.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Life Is Better Rescue
EIN
27-4360086
Phone
7203360770
Address
PO BOX 200 98 WADSWORTH BLVD NO 127, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

Signing Officer

Name
Georgia Cameron
Title
President
Phone
7203360770
Signed
2017-10-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Georgia Cameron
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
Hanson & Co Cpas
Address
4100 E MISSISSIPPI AVE 17TH FL, DENVER, CO 80246
Preparer
Terri Rupert CPA
Phone
3033881010
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 1

“The organization uses a modified-cash basis of accounting. Revenue and expense are recorded on a cash basis. Modifications to the cash basis of accounting include the following: 1) payroll tax liabilities may be accrued at year end if payroll tax payments for the period are not yet deposited with taxing authorities, 2) property and equipment purchases are capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, 3) the mortgage loan on the building is a recorded as a liability, 4) event expenses paid in advance may be reported as prepaid until the event is held.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING TAX RETURN BEFORE FILING: ONCE THE RETURN IS PREPARED IT IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW. ONCE THE PRESIDENT IS SATISFIED, THE RETURN IS PASSED ALONG TO THE REST OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. ONCE THEY ARE SATISFIED, THE TAX RETURN IS FILED.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$409,413
Liabilities
$260,502
Net assets
$148,911
Revenue
$211,750
Expenses
$234,079
Net income
-$22,329
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.92$1.98$0.94$1.08$1.36$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$2.03$1.22$1.71$2.13$0.41
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$2.14$1.63$1.73$1.38$0.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$2.41$1.28$2.51$2.84$0.33
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.01$2.40$1.61$2.89$2.48$0.41
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$2.49$1.20$1.76$1.97$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.86$2.45$1.41$1.92$2.21$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.21$2.51$1.70$2.58$2.36$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$2.61$1.49$2.12$2.34$0.22
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.39$2.68$1.71$2.57$2.61$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.45$2.69$1.75$2.25$2.43$0.18
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.30$0.00$1.30$1.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.35$1.21$0.86$0.35