Civic Intelligence

Better Block Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-4885264

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 28, 2021

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

84th percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

47th percentile

4.5%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2020

Asset Growth

91st percentile

105%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

-2.2%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$428,005

Up $219,720 (+105%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$205,465

Up $30,646 (+18%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$222,540

Up $189,074 (+565%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Down

$685,676

Down $15,621 (-2.2%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$655,030

Down $145,283 (-18%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$30,646

Up $129,662 (+131%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st 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

2020

Assets$428,005
Liabilities$222,540
Net Assets$205,465
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth48th 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

2020

Revenue$685,676
Expenses$655,030
Net Income$30,646
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 28, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$685,676
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$198,598$423,588▲ $224,990
Pledges and Grants Receivable$9,687$4,417▼ $5,270
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$208,285$428,005▲ $219,720
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$149,900-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,466$72,640▲ $39,174
Total Liabilities$33,466$222,540▲ $189,074
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$174,819$205,465▲ $30,646
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$174,819$205,465▲ $30,646
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$208,285$428,005▲ $219,720
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Krista NightengaleExecutive DirectorFT$66,334$66,334
Jason RobertsChairmanFT$43,597$43,597

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christian ChernockDirector
Dr Diana Torres RiveraDirector
Michael GraceDirector
Reese CollinsDirector
Jennifer SandersSecretary
Thom PowellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$172,241
Program Service Revenue
$513,306
Investment Income
$129
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$115,569
Change in Net Assets
$30,646
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$365,732
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$289,298
Total Fundraising Expense$14,565
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$145,862$12,990$260$159,112
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$74,753$21,986$13,192$109,931
Occupancy$39,151$13,050-$52,201
Insurance-$38,225-$38,225
Fees for Services Other$29,946--$29,946
Payroll Taxes$15,383$2,439$938$18,760
Advertising$6,688$2,229-$8,917
Travel$6,170$2,057-$8,227
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,164-$5,164
All Other Expenses$1,373$644$100$2,117
Other Employee Benefits$1,226$194$75$1,495
Other Expenses$684$228-$912
Fees for Services Legal-$675-$675
Total Functional Expenses$486,231$154,234$14,565$655,030
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Loan$149,900
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 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
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
Executive Director
Signed
2021-10-28
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
10
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Address
600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600, Arlington, TX 76011
Preparer
Carroll Elizabeth Arnott
Phone
8176498083
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services

“The organization reduced staff and reduced the number of projects started due to the pandemic.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION REDUCED STAFF AND REDUCED THE NUMBER OF PROJECTS STARTED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 will be reviewed by the Founding Director and Managing Director before being reviewed by the board. It will then be filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3REVIEWED BY BOARD ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5GUIDESTAR.COM AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$428,005
Liabilities
$222,540
Net assets
$205,465
Revenue
$685,676
Expenses
$655,030
Net income
$30,646
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