Civic Intelligence

Better Basics Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 63-1106040

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Oct 19, 2015

Organization Profilewww.betterbasics.org
211 Summit Parkway No 108Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 944-2928

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

66th percentile

9.1%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

71st percentile

8.9%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-9.3%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,189,532

Up $179,129 (+8.9%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$2,114,723

Up $164,235 (+8.4%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$74,809

Up $14,894 (+25%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,824,583

Down $186,989 (-9.3%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,658,830

Up $42,608 (+2.6%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$165,753

Down $229,597 (-58%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,192,244Liabilities 2011: $61,774Net Assets 2011: $1,130,4702011Assets 2012: $1,183,773Liabilities 2012: $52,033Net Assets 2012: $1,131,7402012Assets 2013: $1,590,319Liabilities 2013: $41,380Net Assets 2013: $1,548,9392013Assets 2014: $2,010,403Liabilities 2014: $59,915Net Assets 2014: $1,950,4882014Assets 2015: $2,189,532Liabilities 2015: $74,809Net Assets 2015: $2,114,7232015Assets 2016: $2,398,186Liabilities 2016: $44,139Net Assets 2016: $2,354,0472016Assets 2017: $2,338,050Liabilities 2017: $34,534Net Assets 2017: $2,303,5162017Assets 2018: $2,358,584Liabilities 2018: $22,846Net Assets 2018: $2,335,7382018Assets 2019: $2,434,188Liabilities 2019: $31,451Net Assets 2019: $2,402,7372019Assets 2020: $2,934,065Liabilities 2020: $232,720Net Assets 2020: $2,701,3452020Assets 2021: $2,913,823Liabilities 2021: $67,340Net Assets 2021: $2,846,4832021Assets 2022: $2,776,280Liabilities 2022: $55,308Net Assets 2022: $2,720,9722022Assets 2023: $3,083,354Liabilities 2023: $345,959Net Assets 2023: $2,737,3952023Assets 2024: $3,116,054Liabilities 2024: $301,950Net Assets 2024: $2,814,1042024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,189,532
Liabilities$74,809
Net Assets$2,114,723
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,242,5962011Expenses 2012: $1,326,8692012Expenses 2013: $1,323,8032013Revenue 2014: $2,011,572Expenses 2014: $1,616,222Net Income 2014: $395,3502014Revenue 2015: $1,824,583Expenses 2015: $1,658,830Net Income 2015: $165,7532015Revenue 2016: $1,977,069Expenses 2016: $1,732,398Net Income 2016: $244,6712016Revenue 2017: $1,450,263Expenses 2017: $1,513,168Net Income 2017: -$62,9052017Revenue 2018: $1,411,301Expenses 2018: $1,385,218Net Income 2018: $26,0832018Revenue 2019: $1,261,298Expenses 2019: $1,206,063Net Income 2019: $55,2352019Revenue 2020: $1,737,594Expenses 2020: $1,416,756Net Income 2020: $320,8382020Revenue 2021: $1,359,673Expenses 2021: $1,314,233Net Income 2021: $45,4402021Revenue 2022: $1,655,038Expenses 2022: $1,710,198Net Income 2022: -$55,1602022Revenue 2023: $2,004,094Expenses 2023: $2,028,509Net Income 2023: -$24,4152023Revenue 2024: $2,560,829Expenses 2024: $2,553,241Net Income 2024: $7,5882024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,824,583
Expenses$1,658,830
Net Income$165,753
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Oct 19, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,853,138
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families by advancing literacy through enrichment and intervention programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,414,632$1,598,317▲ $183,685
Pledges and Grants Receivable$371,318$226,197▼ $145,121
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$56,382$159,450▲ $103,068
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$111,615$126,719▲ $15,104
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$39,585$45,778▲ $6,193
Accounts Receivable$9,500$24,500▲ $15,000
Total Assets$2,010,403$2,189,532▲ $179,129
Other Assets Total$7,371$8,571▲ $1,200
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$52,596$70,699▲ $18,103
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,319$4,110▼ $209
Deferred Revenue$3,000$0▼ $3,000
Total Liabilities$59,915$74,809▲ $14,894
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$913,880$1,353,393▲ $439,513
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,036,608$761,330▼ $275,278
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,950,488$2,114,723▲ $164,235
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,010,403$2,189,532▲ $179,129

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$126,719$167,135$293,854
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karen KappExecutive DirectorFT$75,595$75,595

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Denise MathewsPast President
Kevin SuttonPresident
James BrunoVice President
Darryl JonesDirector
Deborah VoltzDirector
Delane MyersDirector
Frank JamesDirector
Jason RhodesDirector
Joe SchmidtDirector
John BrownDirector
LaToya FlintDirector
Linda WhiteDirector
Milton DavisDirector
Ragan CainDirector
Scott GewantDirector
Tamula YellingDirector
Valerie RamsbacherDirector
Shirley FaganSecretary
David BarringerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,541,033
Program Service Revenue
$223,613
Investment Income
$6,486
Other Revenue
$53,451
All Other Contributions
$692,777
Change in Net Assets
$165,753

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table$44,389Valued at cost
Other Non Cash Contri Table$22,100Valued at cost
Books and Publications$19,315Valued at cost
Total Noncash Contributions$85,804-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,824,583
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-1,518
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,823,065
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,824,583
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,076,530
Other Expenses$552,300
Total Fundraising Expense$122,732
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$771,289$57,576$55,754$884,619
All Other Expenses$76,757$15,567$18,865$111,189
Payroll Taxes$71,627$4,976$5,210$81,813
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,768$5,292$4,535$75,595
Other Employee Benefits$29,072$2,495$2,936$34,503
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$30,000$30,000
Other Expenses$26,923$805$1,137$28,865
Depreciation Depletion$25,219$1,032-$26,251
Travel$21,938$686$1,372$23,996
Insurance-$13,635-$13,635
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,895-$7,895
Advertising--$749$749
Total Functional Expenses$1,407,114$128,984$122,732$1,658,830

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,658,830
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,658,830
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,658,830
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$80,662
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$27,211

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Celebration$80,662$80,662$27,211$53,451
Total Events$80,662$80,662$27,211$53,451
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued payroll$54,718
Vacation payable$15,981
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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, Section B, line 11

“The Finance Committee, Operations Director and Executive Director review and approve the Form 990. Board members are provided a copy before it is filed with the IRS. Board members are asked to confirm their receipt of the document.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Each staff member is given a copy of the personnel policies and procedures manual which includes the conflict of interest policy. Staff members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy upon hire and once per year during a scheduled staff meeting. Each year in January, board members are required to sign a Conflict of Interest Policy Affirmation and Disclosure Statement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation for the Executive Director is reviewed by the Operations Committee and approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors during April of each year. Board meeting minutes and notifications of board decisions are kept on record to substantiate any changes in compensation. The Operations Committee and/or Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the pay scale annually for all other employees. Comparability data for all positions is gathered from salary reports of non-profit organizations across the state as well as from salary reports of organizations (both non-profit and for profit) within the Birmingham area.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its Form 990 and audited financial statements available to the public through the websites guidestar.com and betterbasics.org. The organization's governing documents, etc. are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Basics Inc
EIN
63-1106040
Phone
2059442928
Address
211 Summit Parkway No 108, Birmingham, AL 35209

Signing Officer

Name
James Bruno
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2059442928
Signed
2015-10-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Kapp
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
114
Volunteers
1,028

Preparer

Firm
Haynes Downard LLP
Address
2121 2nd Avenue North Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35203
Preparer
J Max Campbell Jr
Phone
2052543380
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“As of June 30, 2015, the Organization has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0The MORE program encourages fourth-grade students to read for pleasure by providing students access to a library of high-interest books. Children are encouraged to read 30 minutes per day from the library and are rewarded with books and other incentive prizes by volunteers who visit weekly to motivate students. Students complete book reports to improve and demonstrate reading comprehension and earn a book for every successful book report. Often, a MORE prize book is the first book a student has ever owned. In the 2014-2015 school year, 1,884 fourth-grade students in 84 classrooms across 28 schools were served in the Better Basics MORE program. Classroom volunteers reported that students read 23,017 books, and students and teachers received more than 24,934 books. Through 1,716 hours of service, volunteers helped students become more confident readers while building their home libraries and a lifelong love for reading.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,189,532
Liabilities
$74,809
Net assets
$2,114,723
Revenue
$1,824,583
Expenses
$1,658,830
Net income
$165,753
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.12$0.30$2.81$2.56$2.55$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.08$0.35$2.74$2.00$2.03$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$0.06$2.72$1.66$1.71$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.07$2.85$1.36$1.31$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.93$0.23$2.70$1.74$1.42$0.32
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.03$2.40$1.26$1.21$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$0.02$2.34$1.41$1.39$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.03$2.30$1.45$1.51$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.04$2.35$1.98$1.73$0.24
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$0.07$2.11$1.82$1.66$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$0.06$1.95$2.01$1.62$0.40
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.59$0.04$1.55$1.32
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.18$0.05$1.13$1.33
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$0.06$1.13$1.24