Civic Intelligence

Better Life Children Services

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 68-0247352

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Aug 05, 2016

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

(916) 641-0661

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

53rd percentile

4.1%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

87th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$233,898

Up $68,827 (+42%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$40,979

Up $31,513 (+333%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$192,919

Up $37,314 (+24%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$772,262

Up $77,861 (+11%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$740,749

Up $68,236 (+10%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$31,513

Up $9,625 (+44%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th 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

2015

Assets$233,898
Liabilities$192,919
Net Assets$40,979
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th 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

2015

Revenue$772,262
Expenses$740,749
Net Income$31,513
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 5, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$772,262
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 enrich the lives of children, youth, and families by providing quality, culturally sensitive, adoption and foster care services that promote safety, well-being, and permanency.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$78,850$175,995▲ $97,145
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,338$43,059▼ $26,279
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,060$5,052▼ $3,008
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,800$4,649▲ $849
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$165,071$233,898▲ $68,827
Other Assets Total$5,023$5,143▲ $120
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$87,331$128,284▲ $40,953
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$68,274$64,635▼ $3,639
Total Liabilities$155,605$192,919▲ $37,314
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$9,466$40,979▲ $31,513
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,466$40,979▲ $31,513
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$165,071$233,898▲ $68,827

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,052$48,035-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$16,972
Program Service Revenue
$755,290
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$16,972
Change in Net Assets
$31,513
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$504,707
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$236,042
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$187,167$22,758-$209,925
Fees for Services Other$149,173--$149,173
Occupancy$52,288$3,936-$56,224
All Other Expenses$26,421$2,355-$28,776
Information Technology$23,075$4,425-$27,500
Office Expenses$22,676$2,563-$25,239
Payroll Taxes$16,047$1,854-$17,901
Insurance$11,703$754-$12,457
Conferences and Meetings$10,244--$10,244
Other Expenses$8,615$9,465-$8,615
Other Employee Benefits$6,214$2,002-$8,216
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,600-$6,600
Interest-$6,431-$6,431
Depreciation Depletion$2,796$211-$3,007
Travel$1,377--$1,377
Total Functional Expenses$677,395$63,354$0$740,749
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-
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is reviewed by the governing body prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The conflict of interest policy is regulary monitored. In the course of meetings oractivities board members are required to disclose any interest in transactions or decisions 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.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Life Children Services
EIN
68-0247352
Phone
9166410661
Address
1750 HOWE AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Signing Officer

Name
Virginia Johnson
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2016-08-05
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
Stroub Thompson Noble Cpas
Address
1555 RIVER PARK DR 201, SACRAMENTO, CA 95815
Preparer
Paul Stroub
Phone
9168225128
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REGULARY MONITORED. IN THE COURSE OF MEETINGS ORACTIVITIES BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY INTEREST IN TRANSACTIONS OR DECISIONS 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA PRIOR TO DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA PRIOR TO DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$233,898
Liabilities
$192,919
Net assets
$40,979
Revenue
$772,262
Expenses
$740,749
Net income
$31,513
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