Civic Intelligence

A Better Belize Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 46-5341552

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 09, 2020

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

0.35x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.75x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-3.7%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$513,600

Down $19,623 (-3.7%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$336,107

Down $5,762 (-1.7%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$177,493

Down $13,861 (-7.2%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$237,220

Up $5,281 (+2.3%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$242,982

Up $27,093 (+13%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$5,762

Down $21,812 (-136%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th 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

2019

Assets$513,600
Liabilities$177,493
Net Assets$336,107
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th 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

2019

Revenue$237,220
Expenses$242,982
Net Income-$5,762
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 9, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$237,220
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$328,939$362,786▲ $33,847
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$111,984$108,356▼ $3,628
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$92,300$42,458▼ $49,842
Loans From Officers Directors$3,228$3,228→ $0
Total Assets$533,223$513,600▼ $19,623
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$186,988$174,265▼ $12,723
Other Liabilities$1,138--
Total Liabilities$191,354$177,493▼ $13,861
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$341,869$336,107▼ $5,762
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$341,869$336,107▼ $5,762
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$533,223$513,600▼ $19,623

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$251,316$32,782$284,098
Equipment$69,262$46,558$115,820
Land$31,567-$31,567
Other Land Buildings$10,641$2,635$13,276
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William HughesPresident
John KenneyDirector
Ray BrownDirector
Sarah MacDonaldDirector
Lisa StomsSecretary
Stephen FarmerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$142,358
Program Service Revenue
$94,862
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$142,358
Change in Net Assets
$-5,762
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$153,562
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$89,420
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
Other Salaries and Wages$28,965--$28,965
Depreciation Depletion$25,716--$25,716
Interest$7,248--$7,248
Payroll Taxes$6,455--$6,455
Fees for Services Legal$5,318--$5,318
Fees for Services Accounting$5,168--$5,168
Office Expenses$3,657--$3,657
Other Expenses$2,911--$2,911
Total Functional Expenses$242,982$0$0$242,982
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1

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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,228$3,228→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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
2020-10-09
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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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$513,600
Liabilities
$177,493
Net assets
$336,107
Revenue
$237,220
Expenses
$242,982
Net income
-$5,762
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
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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