Civic Intelligence

Better Optionstn

EIN 81-5482686 • 501(c)3 • Franklin, TN

Profile

Educational and Mentoring

1338 W Main StreetFranklin, TN 37064

www.betteroptionstn.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-46%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1665%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$88,710

Up $83,683 (+1665%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$88,710

Up $83,683 (+1665%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$93,418

Up $11,010 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$136,418

Up $40,052 (+42%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$43,000

Down $29,042 (-208%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2019: $17,287Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $17,2872019Assets 2021: $1,567Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,5672021Assets 2022: $18,985Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $18,9852022Assets 2023: $5,027Net Assets 2023: $5,0272023Assets 2024: $88,710Net Assets 2024: $88,7102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$88,710
Liabilities-
Net Assets$88,710

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2019: $57,563Expenses 2019: $44,463Net Income 2019: $13,1002019Revenue 2021: $25,298Expenses 2021: $33,340Net Income 2021: -$8,0422021Revenue 2022: $70,014Expenses 2022: $52,596Net Income 2022: $17,4182022Revenue 2023: $82,408Expenses 2023: $96,366Net Income 2023: -$13,9582023Revenue 2024: $93,418Expenses 2024: $136,418Net Income 2024: -$43,0002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$93,418
Expenses$136,418
Net Income-$43,000

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$93,418
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educational and mentoring

Education and Mentoring

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
See Schedule O$77,006$88,481
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Craig HarrisChairman Of The Board-$0--
Marian CamposSecretary-$0--
Selva MontgomeryTreasurer-$0--
Samantha ShepherdBoard Member-$0--
Anel FloresBoard Member-$0--
Laurel SeibelBoard Member-$0--
Jaqueline LaBarbaraBoard Member-$0--
Amanda UnderwoodBoard Member-$0--
Charles ReedBoard Member-$0--
Yvonne PalaciosBoard Member-$0--
Luis SuraPresidentFT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Options TN
EIN
81-5482686
Phone
6154240045
Address
1338 W Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Signing Officer

Name
Luis Sura
Title
President
Phone
6154240045
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Corey A Pfaffe CPA LLC
Address
672 Johnson Street Ste 301, Watertown, WI 53094
Preparer
Naomi Holland
Phone
9202617012
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Travel 873

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Meals and entertainment 2,833

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Program 30,188

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Office 2,403

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Taxes and Fees 9,253

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Gifts 3,720

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Miscellaneous 399

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20, Net Assets

Prior period adjustment for bank account not previously recorded on balance sheet. 126,683

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

Accounts Receivable Beginning of year 0, End of year 825

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28

Better Options provided housing assistance to about 3 qualifying families a month. They continued to offer free legal clinics 4 times a year. As well as offering notary services and legal assistance in their offices to an average of 10 families a week. Better Options added second english and american culture class to allow their class to meet two times a week. They also continued to partner with United Way, developing partnerships with churches and other non-profit organizations in the surrounding area. Better Options had one of their biggest and most successful Backpack Giveaways, giving away more than 2500 backpacks. They partnered with the Williamson County Health Department, school social workers, United Way, and other nonprofits and churches to provide school backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Middle Tennessee. They also partnered with One Generation Away to give families a box of food when they came to the event.

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