Civic Intelligence

Better Life Children Services

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 68-0247352

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 11, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.BETTER-LIFE.ORG
1750 Howe AvenueSacramento, CA 95825-3367

(916) 641-0661

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.94x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

50th percentile

3.2%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

86th percentile

35%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$165,071

Up $43,010 (+35%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$9,466

Up $21,888 (+176%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$155,605

Up $21,122 (+16%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$694,401

Up $216,762 (+45%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$672,513

Up $204,838 (+44%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$21,888

Up $11,924 (+120%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $48,509Liabilities 2010: $103,778Net Assets 2010: -$55,2692010Assets 2011: $202,507Liabilities 2011: $219,313Net Assets 2011: -$16,8062011Assets 2012: $147,292Liabilities 2012: $169,855Net Assets 2012: -$22,5632012Assets 2013: $122,061Liabilities 2013: $134,483Net Assets 2013: -$12,4222013Assets 2014: $165,071Liabilities 2014: $155,605Net Assets 2014: $9,4662014Assets 2015: $233,898Liabilities 2015: $192,919Net Assets 2015: $40,9792015Assets 2016: $320,530Liabilities 2016: $261,409Net Assets 2016: $59,1212016Assets 2017: $239,626Liabilities 2017: $129,751Net Assets 2017: $109,8752017Assets 2018: $189,604Liabilities 2018: $101,245Net Assets 2018: $88,3592018Assets 2019: $175,033Liabilities 2019: $154,744Net Assets 2019: $20,2892019Assets 2020: $257,616Liabilities 2020: $96,488Net Assets 2020: $161,1282020Assets 2021: $310,204Liabilities 2021: $53,560Net Assets 2021: $256,6442021Assets 2022: $291,300Liabilities 2022: $229,340Net Assets 2022: $61,9602022Assets 2023: $453,208Liabilities 2023: $163,163Net Assets 2023: $290,0452023Assets 2024: $842,017Liabilities 2024: $548,904Net Assets 2024: $293,1132024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$165,071
Liabilities$155,605
Net Assets$9,466
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $297,9292010Expenses 2011: $413,0452011Expenses 2012: $472,8092012Revenue 2013: $477,639Expenses 2013: $467,675Net Income 2013: $9,9642013Revenue 2014: $694,401Expenses 2014: $672,513Net Income 2014: $21,8882014Revenue 2015: $772,262Expenses 2015: $740,749Net Income 2015: $31,5132015Revenue 2016: $1,011,488Expenses 2016: $993,346Net Income 2016: $18,1422016Revenue 2017: $959,532Expenses 2017: $912,470Net Income 2017: $47,0622017Revenue 2018: $1,150,590Expenses 2018: $1,172,106Net Income 2018: -$21,5162018Revenue 2019: $1,253,976Expenses 2019: $1,322,046Net Income 2019: -$68,0702019Revenue 2020: $1,370,148Expenses 2020: $1,229,309Net Income 2020: $140,8392020Revenue 2021: $1,479,487Expenses 2021: $1,383,971Net Income 2021: $95,5162021Revenue 2022: $1,318,117Expenses 2022: $1,447,503Net Income 2022: -$129,3862022Revenue 2023: $1,932,276Expenses 2023: $1,704,191Net Income 2023: $228,0852023Revenue 2024: $1,931,259Expenses 2024: $1,928,191Net Income 2024: $3,0682024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$694,401
Expenses$672,513
Net Income$21,888
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 11, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$694,401
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To enrich the lives of children, youth, and families by providing quality, culturally sensitive, adoption and foster care services that promote safety, well-being, permanency.

To provide quality, culturally sensitive, adoption services and theraputic foster care services to children and families. We promote and support good citizenship, responsibile behavior and self reliance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$87,689$78,850▼ $8,839
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,151$69,338▲ $55,187
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,145$8,060▼ $3,085
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,897$3,800▼ $97
Total Assets$122,061$165,071▲ $43,010
Other Assets Total$5,179$5,023▼ $156
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$64,448$87,331▲ $22,883
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$70,035$68,274▼ $1,761
Total Liabilities$134,483$155,605▲ $21,122
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-12,422$9,466▲ $21,888
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-12,422$9,466▲ $21,888
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$122,061$165,071▲ $43,010

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,060$45,028$52,102
Other Assets Org$515--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Irma RossmanPresident
Haneeseah StevensDirector
Wonda RaymondDirector
Margetta CannonSecretary
Virginia JohnsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$694,401
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$21,888
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$457,724
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$214,789
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$170,284$21,004-$191,288
Other Expenses$116,488$834-$116,488
Fees for Services Other$113,572--$113,572
Occupancy$47,805$3,598-$51,403
Advertising$32,140--$32,140
All Other Expenses$25,035$4,182-$29,217
Office Expenses$22,729$3,327-$26,056
Information Technology$23,715--$23,715
Payroll Taxes$13,628$1,446-$15,074
Conferences and Meetings$13,694$159-$13,853
Insurance$9,583$729-$10,312
Other Employee Benefits$6,850$1,577-$8,427
Interest-$6,858-$6,858
Depreciation Depletion$2,984$225-$3,209
Travel$1,885--$1,885
Total Functional Expenses$628,574$43,939$0$672,513
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
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
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 reviewed by the governing body prior to filing during their meeting.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is regulary monitored. In the course of meetings or activities board members are required to disclose any interest in transaction or decision where they (including their business or other nonprofit affiliation) their family and/or significant other, employer, or close associates will receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, the board member is asked to leave the room for the discussion and is not permitted to vote on the matter.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The governing board review comparability data prior to determining compensation.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The governing board review comparability data prior to determining compensation.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Life Children Services
EIN
68-0247352
Address
1750 HOWE AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825-3367
Doing Business As
Better Life Children Services

Signing Officer

Name
Virginia Johnson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9166410661
Signed
2015-08-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
McNeils Accounting and Taxes
Address
10910 W Peoria Circle, Miami, OK 74354
Preparer
John H McNeil CPA
Phone
9185429126
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Payments to independent contractors who are professional social workers and independent contractors who provide program advocacy services. Payments to independent contractors who are professional social workers and indpendent contractors who provide program advocacy services. Payments to independent contractors who are professional social workers and independent contractors who provide program advocacy services.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEW COMPARABILITY DATA PRIOR TO DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEW COMPARABILITY DATA PRIOR TO DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$165,071
Liabilities
$155,605
Net assets
$9,466
Revenue
$694,401
Expenses
$672,513
Net income
$21,888
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.55$0.29$1.93$1.93$0.00
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.16$0.29$1.93$1.70$0.23
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.23$0.06$1.32$1.45$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.05$0.26$1.48$1.38$0.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.10$0.16$1.37$1.23$0.14
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.15$0.02$1.25$1.32$0.07
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.10$0.09$1.15$1.17$0.02
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.13$0.11$0.96$0.91$0.05
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.26$0.06$1.01$0.99$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.19$0.04$0.77$0.74$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.16$0.01$0.69$0.67$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.13$0.01$0.48$0.47$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.17$0.02$0.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.22$0.02$0.41
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.10$0.06$0.30