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Better Research Better Life Foundation

EIN 46-3301989 • 501(c)3 • Lehigh Acres, FL

Profile

To advance global preclinical research while promoting the guiding principles of the 3 R's (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) to improve the qualify of human and animal life.

5781 Lee Blvd Unit 208-361Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

www.brblf.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

94th percentile

70%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

48th percentile

-2.8%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$229,199

Down $13,580 (-5.6%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$516

Down $113 (-18%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$228,683

Down $13,467 (-5.6%) from 2019

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Down

$73,905

Down $48,435 (-40%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$21,962

Down $41,035 (-65%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$51,943

Down $7,400 (-12%) from 2019

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2017: $172,784Liabilities 2017: $26,986Net Assets 2017: $145,7982017Assets 2018: $182,932Liabilities 2018: $125Net Assets 2018: $182,8072018Assets 2019: $242,779Liabilities 2019: $629Net Assets 2019: $242,1502019Assets 2021: $229,199Liabilities 2021: $516Net Assets 2021: $228,6832021

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$229,199
Liabilities$516
Net Assets$228,683
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2017: $151,696Expenses 2017: $80,693Net Income 2017: $71,0032017Revenue 2018: $82,746Expenses 2018: $45,737Net Income 2018: $37,0092018Revenue 2019: $122,340Expenses 2019: $62,997Net Income 2019: $59,3432019Revenue 2021: $73,905Expenses 2021: $21,962Net Income 2021: $51,9432021

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$73,905
Expenses$21,962
Net Income$51,943
Open 2021 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$229,199
Liabilities
$516
Net assets
$228,683
Revenue
$73,905
Expenses
$21,962
Net income
$51,943
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$0.01$2.29$0.74$0.22$0.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.01$2.42$1.22$0.63$0.59
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.00$1.83$0.83$0.46$0.37
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.27$1.46$1.52$0.81$0.71
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$186,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance global preclinical research while promoting the guiding principles of the 3 R's (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) to improve the qualify of human and animal life.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Assisted in the stabilizing the Caribbean Primate Research Center (CPRC) facilities, both Sabana Seca Field Station and Cayo Santiago, in the aftermath of Hurriance Maria. The mounting catastrophic damage continues to be assessed and relief efforts are ongoing. BRBLF provided relief supplies including food and water, beds, satellite telephone and floating docks. Also, BRBLF successfully sold all the primate racks.-$8,041
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Leigh BerrymanPresident-$0--
John VandeBergDirector-$0--
Pat GardnerVice President-$0--
Frank SkubalSecretary-$0--
Thabraize AhmedTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Research Better Life Foundation
EIN
46-3301989
Phone
8632880831
Address
5781 Lee Blvd Unit 208-361, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

Signing Officer

Name
Thabraize Ahmed
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
C & A Financial LP
Address
1801 Hicks Rd Ste D, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Preparer
Thabraize Ahmed
Phone
8474859407
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $500”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $13316”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1400”

Other Expenses.1

“Grant Disbursements $6000”

Other Expenses.3

“Bank Service Charges $95”

Other Expenses.4

“Business Registration Fee $11”

Other Assets.1003

“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $125411 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $0”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $9000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $500 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $516”

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