Civic Intelligence

Fund for a Better Future Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-2319758

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Sep 30, 2021

Organization ProfileFUNDFORABETTERFUTURE.ORG
555 Capitol Mall No 1095Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 442-5057

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

47th percentile

7.1%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

28th percentile

$35,676

Higher top officer pay than 28% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

97th percentile

213%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

95%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,674,140

Up $2,501,877 (+213%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$3,649,153

Up $2,492,531 (+216%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$24,987

Up $9,346 (+60%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Up

$35,157,267

Up $17,107,065 (+95%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$32,664,736

Up $14,448,902 (+79%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$2,492,531

Up $2,658,163 (+1605%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2016: $452,577Liabilities 2016: $109,397Net Assets 2016: $343,1802016Assets 2017: $1,861,631Liabilities 2017: $92,669Net Assets 2017: $1,768,9622017Assets 2018: $1,396,838Liabilities 2018: $74,584Net Assets 2018: $1,322,2542018Assets 2019: $1,172,263Liabilities 2019: $15,641Net Assets 2019: $1,156,6222019Assets 2020: $3,674,140Liabilities 2020: $24,987Net Assets 2020: $3,649,1532020Assets 2021: $12,452,035Liabilities 2021: $1,568,746Net Assets 2021: $10,883,2892021Assets 2022: $20,878,438Liabilities 2022: $1,453,773Net Assets 2022: $19,424,6652022Assets 2023: $25,095,166Liabilities 2023: $5,354,717Net Assets 2023: $19,740,4492023Assets 2024: $14,079,455Liabilities 2024: $824,499Net Assets 2024: $13,254,9562024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$3,674,140
Liabilities$24,987
Net Assets$3,649,153
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2016: $1,630,991Expenses 2016: $1,287,811Net Income 2016: $343,1802016Revenue 2017: $10,794,904Expenses 2017: $9,380,751Net Income 2017: $1,414,1532017Revenue 2018: $20,981,477Expenses 2018: $21,428,185Net Income 2018: -$446,7082018Revenue 2019: $18,050,202Expenses 2019: $18,215,834Net Income 2019: -$165,6322019Revenue 2020: $35,157,267Expenses 2020: $32,664,736Net Income 2020: $2,492,5312020Revenue 2021: $69,118,422Expenses 2021: $61,884,286Net Income 2021: $7,234,1362021Revenue 2022: $56,813,604Expenses 2022: $48,272,228Net Income 2022: $8,541,3762022Revenue 2023: $41,718,209Expenses 2023: $41,402,425Net Income 2023: $315,7842023Revenue 2024: $7,686,017Expenses 2024: $14,171,510Net Income 2024: -$6,485,4932024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$35,157,267
Expenses$32,664,736
Net Income$2,492,531
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Sep 30, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$35,483,282
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fbf's mission is to further social welfare by supporting policies, laws, and institutional reform that foster a stronger responsiveness to the priorities of the modern society, including the protection of the environment, promotion of health, and the advancement of equal rights.

Fund for a better future inc.'s mission is to promote the common good by upholding democratic values, protecting the environment, improving health, and advancing social equity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities-$2,823,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$950,156$821,105▼ $129,051
Pledges and Grants Receivable$200,000$0▼ $200,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,107$30,035▲ $7,928
Total Assets$1,172,263$3,674,140▲ $2,501,877
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,641$24,987▲ $9,346
Total Liabilities$15,641$24,987▲ $9,346
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$880,032$3,146,123▲ $2,266,091
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$276,590$503,030▲ $226,440
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,156,622$3,649,153▲ $2,492,531
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,172,263$3,674,140▲ $2,501,877

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$2,823,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay28th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Michael a MantellDirector, President$23,784$11,892$35,676
Rosina BugarinTreasurer, CFO$14,807$5,552$20,359
Helena ChoiSecretary, VP$2,202$4,405$6,607

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher J EllimanDirector
Kathleen WelchDirector
Martha KongsgaardDirector
Jason BurnettDirector & Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$35,131,100
Program Service Revenue
$4,200
Investment Income
$21,967
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$35,131,100
Change in Net Assets
$2,492,531

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$328,600Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$328,600-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$35,155,132
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$2,135
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$35,155,132
Total Revenue per Form 990
$35,157,267
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$32,410,000
Other Expenses$254,736
Total Fundraising Expense$15,043
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$32,410,000--$32,410,000
Other Expenses$42,902$76,804$9,583$129,289
Occupancy$17,369$31,094$3,880$52,343
Fees for Services Legal-$25,536-$25,536
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,700-$17,700
Information Technology$4,609$8,252$1,030$13,891
Office Expenses$2,462$4,408$550$7,420
Insurance-$5,742-$5,742
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,135-$2,135
Travel-$680-$680
Total Functional Expenses$32,477,342$172,351$15,043$32,664,736

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$32,664,736
Expenses per Audited Statements$32,662,601
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$32,662,601
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$2,135
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Priorities USAWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$17,130,000
Fair Fight Action IncAtlanta, GA501(c)(4)General Support$3,137,000
House Majority ForwardWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$3,000,000
Workmoney IncMilwaukee, WI501(c)(4)General Support$2,940,000
League of Conservation Voters IncWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$2,347,000
Patriot Majority USA IncWashington, DC501(c)(4)Take Back Control Program$1,960,000
Indivisible ProjectWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$750,000
Change Now IncWashington, DCIrc 527General Support$200,000
Animal Wellness ActionWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$196,000
America Votes Education and Action FundWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$150,000
New Approach MontanaBozeman, MTIrc 527Montana Ballot Initiative$100,000
The Wilderness Society Action FundWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$100,000
Votevets Action Fund IncPortland, OR501(c)(4)General Support$100,000
Voto Latino IncWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$100,000
Campaign Legal Center ActionWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$50,000
Center for American Progress Action FundWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$50,000
SupermajorityNew York, NY501(c)(4)General Support$50,000
California League of Conservation VotersOakland, CA501(c)(4)General Support$25,000
Emerge AmericaSan Francisco, CAIrc 527General Support$25,000
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
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 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
Yes
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 990 is prepared by outside tax accountants and then reviewed by management and the audit committee. It is then sent to all voting members before filing.”

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

“All directors, officers, and key employees are covered; the board reviews and determines any potential conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Audited statements and 990 tax returns are available on website. Organizational by-laws and irs letter of determination of tax exemption are provided at request to all donors.”

Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A

“Michael mantell is compensated by an unrelated organization, resources legacy fund, for services rendered to fbf. As explained in fbf's form 1024, fbf and resources legacy fund are parties to an intercompany reimbursement agreement, under which fbf reimburses rlf for direct and indirect costs, including personnel costs, incurred on behalf of fbf.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fund for a Better Future Inc
EIN
81-2319758
Phone
9164425057
Address
555 CAPITOL MALL NO 1095, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

Signing Officer

Name
Michael a Mantell
Title
President
Phone
9164425057
Signed
2021-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael a Mantell
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Gilbert Cpas
Address
2880 GATEWAY OAKS DR STE 100, SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
Preparer
Keith R Glen
Phone
9166466464
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“Neither process has changed from the prior year.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,674,140
Liabilities
$24,987
Net assets
$3,649,153
Revenue
$35,157,267
Expenses
$32,664,736
Net income
$2,492,531
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.1$0.82$13.3$7.69$14.2$6.49
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.1$5.35$19.7$41.7$41.4$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.9$1.45$19.4$56.8$48.3$8.54
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.5$1.57$10.9$69.1$61.9$7.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.67$0.02$3.65$35.2$32.7$2.49
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.17$0.02$1.16$18.1$18.2$0.17
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.40$0.07$1.32$21.0$21.4$0.45
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.86$0.09$1.77$10.8$9.38$1.41
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.11$0.34$1.63$1.29$0.34