Civic Intelligence

A Better Belize Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-5341552

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

Organization Profilewww.abetterbelize.org
PO Box 453Grovetown, GA 30813

(706) 724-3557

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.83x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

58th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$54,000

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.3% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

48th percentile

0.8%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$533,223

Up $4,304 (+0.8%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$341,869

Up $16,050 (+4.9%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$191,354

Down $11,746 (-5.8%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$231,939

Up $22,388 (+11%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$215,889

Up $9,978 (+4.8%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$16,050

Up $12,410 (+341%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $379,759Liabilities 2015: $235,567Net Assets 2015: $144,1922015Assets 2016: $536,545Liabilities 2016: $214,366Net Assets 2016: $322,1792016Assets 2017: $528,919Liabilities 2017: $203,100Net Assets 2017: $325,8192017Assets 2018: $533,223Liabilities 2018: $191,354Net Assets 2018: $341,8692018Assets 2019: $513,600Liabilities 2019: $177,493Net Assets 2019: $336,1072019Assets 2020: $577,805Liabilities 2020: $168,131Net Assets 2020: $409,6742020Assets 2021: $559,767Liabilities 2021: $72,695Net Assets 2021: $487,0722021Assets 2022: $673,409Liabilities 2022: $1,235Net Assets 2022: $672,1742022Assets 2023: $742,035Liabilities 2023: $17,241Net Assets 2023: $724,7942023Assets 2024: $797,572Liabilities 2024: $1,140Net Assets 2024: $796,4322024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$533,223
Liabilities$191,354
Net Assets$341,869
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $258,108Expenses 2015: $113,917Net Income 2015: $144,1912015Revenue 2016: $390,167Expenses 2016: $212,181Net Income 2016: $177,9862016Revenue 2017: $209,551Expenses 2017: $205,911Net Income 2017: $3,6402017Revenue 2018: $231,939Expenses 2018: $215,889Net Income 2018: $16,0502018Revenue 2019: $237,220Expenses 2019: $242,982Net Income 2019: -$5,7622019Revenue 2020: $249,986Expenses 2020: $176,419Net Income 2020: $73,5672020Revenue 2021: $325,792Expenses 2021: $248,394Net Income 2021: $77,3982021Revenue 2022: $505,474Expenses 2022: $320,372Net Income 2022: $185,1022022Revenue 2023: $517,592Expenses 2023: $464,972Net Income 2023: $52,6202023Revenue 2024: $482,276Expenses 2024: $410,638Net Income 2024: $71,6382024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$231,939
Expenses$215,889
Net Income$16,050
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$231,939
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To build and promote the Christian Church in Belize through serving local faith communities in practical ways and working to support the coordinated efforts of international missionary groups.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$349,036$328,939▼ $20,097
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$102,304$111,984▲ $9,680
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$77,579$92,300▲ $14,721
Loans From Officers Directors$2,748$3,228▲ $480
Total Assets$528,919$533,223▲ $4,304
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$199,214$186,988▼ $12,226
Other Liabilities$1,138$1,138→ $0
Total Liabilities$203,100$191,354▼ $11,746
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$325,819$341,869▲ $16,050
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$325,819$341,869▲ $16,050
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$528,919$533,223▲ $4,304

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$258,601$25,497$284,098
Equipment$32,476$28,844$61,320
Land$31,567-$31,567
Other Land Buildings$6,295$1,918$8,213
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Joseph BarrsVice PresidentFT$54,000$54,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William HughesChairman
Heather BarrsCEOPresident
Sarah MacDonaldVice Chairman
John KenneyBoard Member
Ray BrownBoard Member
Lisa StomsSecretary
Steve FarmerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$96,838
Program Service Revenue
$135,101
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$96,838
Change in Net Assets
$16,050
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$147,717
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$68,172
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,000--$54,000
Occupancy$20,987--$20,987
Depreciation Depletion$20,097--$20,097
Payroll Taxes$14,172--$14,172
Office Expenses$11,232--$11,232
Other Expenses$11,047--$11,047
Interest$7,746--$7,746
Insurance$4,082--$4,082
Fees for Services Accounting$3,456--$3,456
Total Functional Expenses$215,889$0$0$215,889
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the CaribbeanProgram servicesMedical Clinics11-
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,748$3,228▲ $480
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll liabilities$1,138
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Heather Barrs, CEO/President of the organization, is married to Jospeh Barrs, Vice President of the organization.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A copy of the Form 990 is provided to and approved by all board members before filing.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation for the officers is set by the board and is reviewed and approved by independent persons.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation for the officers is set by the board and is reviewed and approved by independent persons.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“All forms are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better Belize Inc
EIN
46-5341552
Address
PO Box 453, Grovetown, GA 30813

Signing Officer

Name
Stephen Farmer
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7067243557
Signed
2019-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Couch Consulting LLC
Address
PO Box 1483, Harlem, GA 30814
Preparer
Alison Couch
Phone
7062506125
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Heather Barrs, CEO/President of the organization, is married to Jospeh Barrs, Vice President of the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A copy of the Form 990 is provided to and approved by all board members before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation for the officers is set by the board and is reviewed and approved by independent persons.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation for the officers is set by the board and is reviewed and approved by independent persons.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All forms are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$533,223
Liabilities
$191,354
Net assets
$341,869
Revenue
$231,939
Expenses
$215,889
Net income
$16,050
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.98$0.01$7.96$4.82$4.11$0.72
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.42$0.17$7.25$5.18$4.65$0.53
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.73$0.01$6.72$5.05$3.20$1.85
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.60$0.73$4.87$3.26$2.48$0.77
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.78$1.68$4.10$2.50$1.76$0.74
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.14$1.77$3.36$2.37$2.43$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.33$1.91$3.42$2.32$2.16$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.29$2.03$3.26$2.10$2.06$0.04
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.37$2.14$3.22$3.90$2.12$1.78
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$2.36$1.44$2.58$1.14$1.44