Civic Intelligence

Better Basics Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 63-1106040

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

Organization Profilewww.betterbasics.org
1231 Second Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35233

(205) 944-2928

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

28th percentile

-4.3%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-2.5%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,338,050

Down $60,136 (-2.5%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$2,303,516

Down $50,531 (-2.1%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$34,534

Down $9,605 (-22%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,450,263

Down $526,806 (-27%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$1,513,168

Down $219,230 (-13%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$62,905

Down $307,576 (-126%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th 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

2017

Assets$2,338,050
Liabilities$34,534
Net Assets$2,303,516
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th 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

2017

Revenue$1,450,263
Expenses$1,513,168
Net Income-$62,905
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,486,275
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$1,670,530$1,781,982▲ $111,452
Pledges and Grants Receivable$348,438$191,223▼ $157,215
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$163,771$183,976▲ $20,205
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$147,155$136,614▼ $10,541
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$40,201$35,641▼ $4,560
Accounts Receivable$19,780--
Total Assets$2,398,186$2,338,050▼ $60,136
Other Assets Total$8,311$8,614▲ $303
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$25,588$24,483▼ $1,105
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,551$10,051▼ $8,500
Total Liabilities$44,139$34,534▼ $9,605
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,689,016$1,854,533▲ $165,517
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$665,031$448,983▼ $216,048
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,354,047$2,303,516▼ $50,531
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,398,186$2,338,050▼ $60,136

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$85,776$97,782$183,558
Equipment$34,752$122,087$156,839
Leasehold Improvements$16,086$1,574$17,660
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shirley FaganPresident
James BrunoVice President
Andrew NixDirector
Deborah VoltzDirector
Delane MyersDirector
Jason RhodesDirector
Jsaon HollowayDirector
Knox RichardsonDirector
Krystal DrummondDirector
Matthew DennisDirector
Patty CobbDirector
Scott GewantDirector
Tameka WrenDirector
Waymond JacksonDirector
Will BuecheDirector
Kristi BradfordExec. Director
Milton DavisAd Hoc
Valerie RamsbacherSecretary
Ragan CainTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,169,488
Program Service Revenue
$200,189
Investment Income
$13,552
Other Revenue
$67,034
All Other Contributions
$495,300
Change in Net Assets
$-62,905

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$62,925Estimated market val
Books and Publications$12,615Estimated market value
Other Non Cash Contri Table$12,170Estimated market val
Other Non Cash Contri Table$7,425Estimated market val
Total Noncash Contributions$95,135-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,450,263
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,374
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,462,637
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,450,263
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$872,498
Other Expenses$610,670
Total Fundraising Expense$105,779
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$715,453$37,006$54,748$807,207
Occupancy$81,693$13,777$4,852$100,322
Payroll Taxes$57,621$2,913$4,278$64,812
All Other Expenses$27,139$9,453$7,009$43,601
Depreciation Depletion$29,272$12,124-$41,396
Fees for Services Other$30,214$2,590$3,350$36,154
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$30,000$30,000
Insurance-$13,788-$13,788
Other Expenses$11,035$1,220$1,000$13,255
Travel$13,099$89$53$13,241
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,895-$7,895
Other Employee Benefits$424$22$33$479
Advertising--$20$20
Total Functional Expenses$1,305,715$101,674$105,779$1,513,168

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,513,168
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,513,168
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,513,168
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$103,025
Fundraising Direct Expenses$36,012
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Love for Literacy fundraiser$103,025$103,025$36,012$67,013
Total Events$103,025$103,025$36,012$67,013
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$17,847
Vacation payable$6,636
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 11B

“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
1231 Second Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Signing Officer

Name
Kristi Bradford
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2059442928
Signed
2017-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristi Bradford
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
93
Volunteers
1,107

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, 2017, the Organization has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,338,050
Liabilities
$34,534
Net assets
$2,303,516
Revenue
$1,450,263
Expenses
$1,513,168
Net income
-$62,905
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