Civic Intelligence

A Better Life Foundation USA Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-2407599

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 22, 2021

Organization Profileabetterlifefoundation.us
30-02 39th AveLong Island City, NY 11101

(604) 250-7779

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.94x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.3%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

91st percentile

155%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

77%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,905

Up $4,801 (+155%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

-$7,418

Up $4,748 (+39%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$15,323

Up $53 (+0.3%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$370,796

Up $161,251 (+77%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$366,048

Up $167,083 (+84%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$4,748

Down $5,832 (-55%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$40K$20K$0-$20K-$40KAssets 2018: $12,000Liabilities 2018: $34,746Net Assets 2018: -$22,7462018Assets 2019: $3,104Liabilities 2019: $15,270Net Assets 2019: -$12,1662019Assets 2020: $7,905Liabilities 2020: $15,323Net Assets 2020: -$7,4182020Assets 2021: $6,469Liabilities 2021: $14,323Net Assets 2021: -$7,8542021Assets 2022: $11,679Liabilities 2022: $22,581Net Assets 2022: -$10,9022022Assets 2023: $34,311Liabilities 2023: $23,841Net Assets 2023: $10,4702023Assets 2024: $34,843Liabilities 2024: $23,841Net Assets 2024: $11,0022024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$7,905
Liabilities$15,323
Net Assets-$7,418
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $22,746Net Income 2018: -$22,7462018Revenue 2019: $209,545Expenses 2019: $198,965Net Income 2019: $10,5802019Revenue 2020: $370,796Expenses 2020: $366,048Net Income 2020: $4,7482020Revenue 2021: $165,586Expenses 2021: $166,306Net Income 2021: -$7202021Revenue 2022: $23,407Expenses 2022: $26,455Net Income 2022: -$3,0482022Revenue 2023: $27,301Expenses 2023: $5,929Net Income 2023: $21,3722023Revenue 2024: $999Expenses 2024: $467Net Income 2024: $5322024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$370,796
Expenses$366,048
Net Income$4,748
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 22, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$370,796
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. is organized for the purpose of empowering upward mobility through food security, pathways to employment and community engagement. The first step to upward mobility is food security. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. brings respect to the table by providing nutritious meals to its community members.

A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. executed two programs in 2019. Program titles were: Dinner x ABLF and Cook with US. All were underwritten by for-profit sponsors ABLF?s core sponsor was Knorr USA. Over the year A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC., with its for and not for profit partners, fed 1,500+ community members, taught 80+ people cooking skills and invited 900+ to make their communities well. Eighty-four volunteers, 29 chefs and 19 musicians shared their gifts. The organization built a community and is positioned to replicate and evolve its programming nationwide in 2020.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$2,804$15,000▲ $12,196
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,104$7,905▲ $4,801
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$3,104$7,905▲ $4,801
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,466$323▼ $12,143
Total Liabilities$15,270$15,323▲ $53
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-12,166$-7,418▲ $4,748
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-12,166$-7,418▲ $4,748
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,104$7,905▲ $4,801
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eamonn StorePresident
Amanda ColeDirector
Josh ThompsonDirector
Rich GoraSecretary
Mark BrandTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$370,796
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$370,796
Change in Net Assets
$4,748
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$318,805
Other Expenses$47,243
Total Fundraising Expense$18,300
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$219,958$41,242$13,747$274,947
Fees for Services Other$23,406$4,388$1,463$29,257
Payroll Taxes$18,562$3,480$1,160$23,202
Other Employee Benefits$16,525$3,098$1,033$20,656
Insurance$2,959$555$185$3,699
Travel$2,550$478$159$3,187
Fees for Services Accounting$2,426$455$151$3,032
Conferences and Meetings$1,154$217$72$1,443
Other Expenses$646$122$40$808
Office Expenses$458$86$29$573
Fees for Services Legal$424$80$26$530
Advertising$139$26$9$174
All Other Expenses$-3,920$-734$-246$-4,900
Total Functional Expenses$292,839$54,909$18,300$366,048
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,804$15,000▲ $12,196
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
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

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

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better Life Foundation USA Inc
EIN
83-2407599
Phone
6042507779
Address
30-02 39th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Brand
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-03-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Strategic Financial Reporting Inc
Address
1197 E Los Angeles Ave Unit C-202, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Preparer
Charity Agar
Phone
8053061325
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Streams For Dreams Is a newly built fundraiser. Here we convene online to listen to music with 6-7 different DJs and raise money for Sharpen Up. This is currently a streaming event via twitch where DJs get to show off their talent as well as support our cause. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. allows for all to see themselves in contributing to the well-being of their community via soft advocacy. In between sets the attendees hear inspiring stories that inspire change and donations.”

Fundraising

“A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. seeks fundraising primary via corporate event sponsorship. Events include Dinner x ABLF and Cook with US and Plenty of Plates. Additionally, A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. received donations from individuals.”

Mission

“A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. is organized for the purpose of empowering upward mobility through food security, pathways to employment and community engagement. The first step to upward mobility is food security. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. brings respect to the table by providing nutritious meals to its community members.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Streams For Dreams Is a newly built fundraiser. Here we convene online to listen to music with 6-7 different DJs and raise money for Sharpen Up. This is currently a streaming event via twitch where DJs get to show off their talent as well as support our cause. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. allows for all to see themselves in contributing to the well-being of their community via soft advocacy. In between sets the attendees hear inspiring stories that inspire change and donations.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. seeks fundraising primary via corporate event sponsorship. Events include Dinner x ABLF and Cook with US and Plenty of Plates. Additionally, A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. received donations from individuals.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,905
Liabilities
$15,323
Net assets
-$7,418
Revenue
$370,796
Expenses
$366,048
Net income
$4,748
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.24$0.11$0.01$0.00$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.24$0.10$0.27$0.06$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.23$0.11$0.23$0.26$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.14$0.08$1.66$1.66$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.15$0.07$3.71$3.66$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.15$0.12$2.10$1.99$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.35$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.23