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Better Life Foundation Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 37-1820255

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 24, 2024

4725 Moore WayCarmichael, CA 95608

(916) 201-7789

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

31st percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-70%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$1,903

Down $4,442 (-70%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,903

Down $4,442 (-70%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Down

$64,702

Down $18,448 (-22%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$69,134

Down $15,221 (-18%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$4,432

Down $3,227 (-268%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0K$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2016: $1,193Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $1,956Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,9562017Assets 2018: $4,374Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $4,3742018Assets 2019: $229Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $2292019Assets 2020: $5,252Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $5,2522020Assets 2021: $7,550Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $7,5502021Assets 2022: $6,345Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $6,3452022Assets 2023: $1,903Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,9032023Assets 2024: $2,805Net Assets 2024: $2,8052024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,903
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,903

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2016: $23,027Expenses 2016: $23,500Net Income 2016: -$4732016Revenue 2017: $57,217Expenses 2017: $56,454Net Income 2017: $7632017Revenue 2018: $81,993Expenses 2018: $80,283Net Income 2018: $1,7102018Revenue 2019: $79,919Expenses 2019: $84,064Net Income 2019: -$4,1452019Revenue 2020: $19,554Expenses 2020: $14,531Net Income 2020: $5,0232020Revenue 2021: $66,476Expenses 2021: $64,178Net Income 2021: $2,2982021Revenue 2022: $83,150Expenses 2022: $84,355Net Income 2022: -$1,2052022Revenue 2023: $64,702Expenses 2023: $69,134Net Income 2023: -$4,4322023Revenue 2024: $118,028Expenses 2024: $117,126Net Income 2024: $9022024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$64,702
Expenses$69,134
Net Income-$4,432
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 24, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$85,078
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To raise money to fund research necessary to find cures for blood cancer.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Raised money for Dr. Tuscano Research Fund at the UC Davis Comprehension Cancer Center.-$65,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Loel HeupelPresident & CEOPT$0--
Nicki HeupelVP & Secretary-$0--
Robert BradyTreasurer-$0--
James SchellerDirector-$0--
Lynn Byington-BradyDirector-$0--
Shari SchellerDirector-$0--
Kathryn HerrfeldtDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf$21,225$21,225$13,011$8,214
Auction$13,840$13,840-$13,840
Total Events$35,065$35,065$20,376$14,689
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Life Foundation Inc
EIN
37-1820255
Phone
9162017789
Address
4725 Moore Way, Carmichael, CA 95608

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Brady
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-05-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Balarsky & Beebout CPAs
Address
6920 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste 205, Carmichael, CA 95608
Preparer
James B Williams CPA
Phone
9169212600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

| Donee's Name: UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center | Donee's Address: 2279 45th St Sacramento CA 95817 | Cash Amount Given: $65000

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $108

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $334

Other Expenses.1

Food for meetings $1294

Other Expenses.2

Eventify $999

Other Expenses.3

Wix $409

Other Expenses.4

Miscellaneous $233

Other Expenses.5

Constant Contact $204

Other Expenses.6

Auction Site $90

Other Expenses.7

Wifi $48

Other Expenses.9

Bank Fees $1

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