Civic Intelligence

Better Basics Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 63-1106040

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Sep 25, 2018

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

26th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

43rd percentile

$45,891

Higher top officer pay than 43% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

49th percentile

0.9%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-2.7%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,358,584

Up $20,534 (+0.9%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$2,335,738

Up $32,222 (+1.4%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$22,846

Down $11,688 (-34%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,411,301

Down $38,962 (-2.7%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$1,385,218

Down $127,950 (-8.5%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$26,083

Up $88,988 (+141%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th 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

2018

Assets$2,358,584
Liabilities$22,846
Net Assets$2,335,738
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd 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

2018

Revenue$1,411,301
Expenses$1,385,218
Net Income$26,083
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Sep 25, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,448,012
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$1,781,982$1,794,430▲ $12,448
Pledges and Grants Receivable$191,598$240,754▲ $49,156
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$183,976$198,059▲ $14,083
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$136,614$100,803▼ $35,811
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$35,266$14,924▼ $20,342
Accounts Receivable-$1,000-
Total Assets$2,338,050$2,358,584▲ $20,534
Other Assets Total$8,614$8,614→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$24,483$18,531▼ $5,952
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,051$4,315▼ $5,736
Total Liabilities$34,534$22,846▼ $11,688
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,854,533$1,929,188▲ $74,655
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$448,983$406,550▼ $42,433
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,303,516$2,335,738▲ $32,222
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,338,050$2,358,584▲ $20,534

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$48,145$106,941$155,086
Equipment$19,731$115,737$135,468
Other Land Buildings$18,240$12,631$30,871
Leasehold Improvements$14,687$3,383$18,070
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay43rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kristi BradfordExec. DirectorFT$45,891$45,891

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shirley FaganPresident
Andrew NixVice President
Amoi S GeterDirector
Brittney R SmithDirector
Delane MyersDirector
James BrunoDirector
Jason RhodesDirector
Kit DeasonDirector
Knox RichardsonDirector
Krystal DrummondDirector
Lynn KirklandDirector
Matthew DennisDirector
Nate ToddDirector
Ragan CainDirector
Scott GewantDirector
Theresa H BrunoDirector
Will BuecheDirector
Wilson NashDirector
Milton DavisAd Hoc
Valerie RamsbacherSecretary
Patty CobbTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,132,935
Program Service Revenue
$199,002
Investment Income
$13,606
Other Revenue
$65,758
All Other Contributions
$587,474
Change in Net Assets
$26,083

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$36,284Estimated market val
Other Non Cash Contri Table$11,428Estimated market val
Other Non Cash Contri Table$8,474Estimated market val
Books and Publications$5,717Estimated market value
Total Noncash Contributions$61,903-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,411,301
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$6,139
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,417,440
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,411,301
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$804,323
Other Expenses$550,895
Total Fundraising Expense$117,655
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$607,571$22,598$59,730$689,899
Occupancy$91,605$17,464$6,827$115,896
Payroll Taxes$52,710$1,912$5,056$59,678
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,415$1,503$3,973$45,891
Depreciation Depletion$26,304$12,586-$38,890
All Other Expenses$22,184$8,214$6,572$36,970
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$30,000$30,000
Fees for Services Other$21,027$1,633$200$22,860
Travel$13,541$236$469$14,246
Insurance-$11,918-$11,918
Other Expenses$7,615$822$3,813$11,428
Other Employee Benefits$7,798$290$767$8,855
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,895-$7,895
Total Functional Expenses$1,180,492$87,071$117,655$1,385,218

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,385,218
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,385,218
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,385,218
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$101,683
Fundraising Direct Expenses$36,711
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Love for Literacy fundraiser$101,683$101,683$36,711$64,972
Total Events$101,683$101,683$36,711$64,972
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$13,521
Vacation payable$5,010
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
2018-09-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristi Bradford
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
89
Volunteers
983

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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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 2017-2018 school year, 1,634 fourth-grade students in 77 classrooms across 25 schools were served in the Better Basics MORE program. Classroom volunteers reported that students read 14,323 books, and students and teachers received 16,664 prize and gift books. Through 702.5 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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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Other program services in the 2017-2018 school year included Birmingham Reads, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Ready 2 Read, Schoolwide Enrichment, Summer Brain Gain, 30 A Day, and Academic Tutoring. The Birmingham Reads event ensured 12,954 elementary-aged students in 634 Birmingham City Schools classrooms had books in their home by providing a new book for every student in pre-k through fifth grade as well as providing 700 community volunteers who served as reading role models. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mailed 33,760 books to children birth to age five in areas of high poverty within Jefferson County. A total of 3,092 children received books and are building home libraries through this program. In Ready 2 Read, a total of 2,016 second grade students participated in reading books covering a wide range of interest areas from classroom libraries provided by Better Basics. More than 597 volunteer hours were contributed by 123 community volunteers who encouraged students to read 26,670 books. Schoolwide Enrichment gave 7,966 students in 30 schools the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of arts and cultural programming designed to enhance what is taught in the classroom by building vocabulary, inspiring imaginations, and broadening horizons. Students participated in 142 presentations or field trips from 53 resources, resulting in 28,502 enrichment experiences. With the help of 10 certified teachers, Summer Brain Gain (formerly Summer Learning) worked with 3 community partners to provide engaging reading and mathematics intervention to 79 at-risk students during a six-week summer program integrated into existing summer camps. 30 A Day led 97 third through fifth grade students in book clubs at 3 community partner sites in order to combat summer learning loss. A total of 504 books were awarded to participating students throughout the program. Academic Tutoring provided one-on-one tutoring to 51 kindergarten and first grade students at 2 locations in the Birmingham City and surrounding areas on hard-to-learn concepts in the curriculum. Pre-service teachers from local colleges and universities delivered structured reading and mathematics content to students three days per week under the supervision of their professor. Across all programs, Better Basics impacted 28,531 children and awarded thousands of books to children, parents and teachers, with 983 community volunteers donating numerous hours of service.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,358,584
Liabilities
$22,846
Net assets
$2,335,738
Revenue
$1,411,301
Expenses
$1,385,218
Net income
$26,083
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