Civic Intelligence

Better Block Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-4885264

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Oct 29, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.BETTERBLOCK.ORG
PO Box 4007Dallas, TX 75208

(214) 941-4849

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

8th percentile

-36%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2018

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-35%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$305,129

Down $166,619 (-35%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$273,835

Down $185,539 (-40%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$31,294

Up $18,920 (+153%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$512,920

Down $355,447 (-41%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$698,459

Down $57,364 (-7.6%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$185,539

Down $298,083 (-265%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $355,581Liabilities 2016: $8,751Net Assets 2016: $346,8302016Assets 2017: $471,748Liabilities 2017: $12,374Net Assets 2017: $459,3742017Assets 2018: $305,129Liabilities 2018: $31,294Net Assets 2018: $273,8352018Assets 2019: $208,285Liabilities 2019: $33,466Net Assets 2019: $174,8192019Assets 2020: $428,005Liabilities 2020: $222,540Net Assets 2020: $205,4652020Assets 2021: $625,685Liabilities 2021: $252,920Net Assets 2021: $372,7652021Assets 2022: $364,777Liabilities 2022: $129,572Net Assets 2022: $235,2052022Assets 2023: $569,128Liabilities 2023: $206,809Net Assets 2023: $362,3192023Assets 2024: $1,060,452Liabilities 2024: $324,505Net Assets 2024: $735,9472024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$305,129
Liabilities$31,294
Net Assets$273,835
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $866,686Expenses 2016: $519,700Net Income 2016: $346,9862016Revenue 2017: $868,367Expenses 2017: $755,823Net Income 2017: $112,5442017Revenue 2018: $512,920Expenses 2018: $698,459Net Income 2018: -$185,5392018Revenue 2019: $701,297Expenses 2019: $800,313Net Income 2019: -$99,0162019Revenue 2020: $685,676Expenses 2020: $655,030Net Income 2020: $30,6462020Revenue 2021: $895,711Expenses 2021: $727,236Net Income 2021: $168,4752021Revenue 2022: $742,578Expenses 2022: $875,527Net Income 2022: -$132,9492022Revenue 2023: $1,183,946Expenses 2023: $1,056,832Net Income 2023: $127,1142023Revenue 2024: $1,543,778Expenses 2024: $1,134,102Net Income 2024: $409,6762024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$512,920
Expenses$698,459
Net Income-$185,539
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Oct 29, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$512,920
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Better Block Foundation educates, equips, and empowers communities and their leaders to reshape and reactivate built environments to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$439,258$273,923▼ $165,335
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$32,490$31,206▼ $1,284
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$471,748$305,129▼ $166,619
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,374$31,294▲ $18,920
Total Liabilities$12,374$31,294▲ $18,920
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$459,374$273,835▼ $185,539
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$459,374$273,835▼ $185,539
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$471,748$305,129▼ $166,619

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$31,206$4,173-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Krista NightengaleManaging DirectorFT$70,000$70,000
Jason RobertsChairmanFT$45,000$45,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christian ChernockDirector
Jennifer SnowDirector
Reese CollinsDirector
Sharon LyleDirector
Jennifer SandersSecretary
Thom PowellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$136,019
Program Service Revenue
$369,451
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,450
All Other Contributions
$136,019
Change in Net Assets
$-185,539
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$375,382
Other Expenses$323,077
Total Fundraising Expense$15,590
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$206,114$26,279-$232,393
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,200$23,000$13,800$115,000
Travel$54,164$18,134-$72,298
Occupancy-$54,191-$54,191
Payroll Taxes$22,178$3,608$1,242$27,028
Fees for Services Other$12,338--$12,338
Insurance-$10,318-$10,318
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,773-$7,773
Advertising$5,615$1,872-$7,487
All Other Expenses$3,411$1,670$548$5,629
Other Expenses$14$3,664-$3,678
Fees for Services Legal-$1,291-$1,291
Depreciation Depletion$1,284--$1,284
Other Employee Benefits-$961-$961
Office Expenses-$411-$411
Total Functional Expenses$495,619$187,250$15,590$698,459
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
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 will be reviewed by the Founding Director and Managing Director before being reviewed by the board. It will then be filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Potential conflicts are reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Reviewed by board annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation is reviewed by the board of directors annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“Guidestar.com and available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Block Foundation
EIN
47-4885264
Phone
2149414849
Address
PO BOX 4007, DALLAS, TX 75208

Signing Officer

Name
Krista Nightengale
Title
Managing Director
Signed
2019-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Roberts
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
135

Preparer

Firm
Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Address
600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600, Arlington, TX 76011
Preparer
Kimberly D Crawford
Phone
8176498083
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 will be reviewed by the Founding Director and Managing Director before being reviewed by the board. It will then be filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2REVIEWED BY BOARD ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GUIDESTAR.COM AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$305,129
Liabilities
$31,294
Net assets
$273,835
Revenue
$512,920
Expenses
$698,459
Net income
-$185,539
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.32$0.74$1.54$1.13$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.21$0.36$1.18$1.06$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.13$0.24$0.74$0.88$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.25$0.37$0.90$0.73$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.22$0.21$0.69$0.66$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.03$0.17$0.70$0.80$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.03$0.27$0.51$0.70$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$0.87$0.76$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.01$0.35$0.87$0.52$0.35