Civic Intelligence

Better Future Michigan

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 84-2077783

Jun 12, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 15, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 382Williamston, MI 48895

(617) 231-4328

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.48x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

29th percentile

-2.9%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

$31,693

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$15,057

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$46,750

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

$523,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$538,057

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$15,057

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2019: $31,693Liabilities 2019: $46,750Net Assets 2019: -$15,0572019Assets 2020: $34,318Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $34,3182020

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$31,693
Liabilities$46,750
Net Assets-$15,057
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $523,000Expenses 2019: $538,057Net Income 2019: -$15,0572019Revenue 2020: $2,202,000Expenses 2020: $2,152,625Net Income 2020: $49,3752020

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$523,000
Expenses$538,057
Net Income-$15,057
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 12, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 15, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$523,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation's primary exempt purpose is to educate and engage the public on the need for leadership committed to taking action to secure a better future through strong national security, and increased economic and educational opportunities with the objective of ensuring everyone the opportunity to achieve the american dream. The corporation will at all times be conducted as an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (the "code") and will not carry on any activities which are not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the code, or the michigan non-profit corporation act.

Better future michigan is an organization dedicated to educating michiganders on important policy issues. Bfm educated michiganders on issues such as the green new deal, medicare for all, and taxpayer spending on benefits for elected officials through advertisements and earned media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$31,693-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$-15,057▼ $15,057
Total Assets$0$31,693▲ $31,693
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$46,750-
Total Liabilities$0$46,750▲ $46,750
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$-15,057▼ $15,057
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$31,693▲ $31,693
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Max Andrews WeinerPresident
Tom IssacsSecretary
Charles GanttTreasurer
Joe KaiserTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Del Cielo Media LLCMedia Services1427 LESLIE AVE STE 100, Alexandria, VA 22301$251,990
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$523,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$523,000
Change in Net Assets
$-15,057
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$425,657
Total Fundraising Expense$96,900
Professional Fundraising Fees$92,400
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$23,100$89,167-$112,267
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$92,400$92,400
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Fees for Services Legal-$11,581-$11,581
Advertising$5,353--$5,353
Travel$3,898--$3,898
Information Technology$80-$2,500$2,580
Other Expenses$2,500-$2,000$2,000
All Other Expenses$300$187-$487
Total Functional Expenses$340,222$100,935$96,900$538,057
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
National Security and Opporunity FundEast Lansing, MI501(c)4To Promote Education on Public Issues$20,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$92,400
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign 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 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
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 draft 990 will be reviewed by the organization's legal counsel and board.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is circulated to all board members at the beginning of each year. Board members must disclose any potential conflicts and recuse themselves from votes in which a conflict exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“NO INDEPENDENT REVIEW.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Copies of the organization's form 990(s) are made available upon written request submitted to the organization's board, legal counsel, or other authorized representative.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of these materials are made available upon written request submitted to the organization's board, legal counsel, or other authorized representative.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Better Future Michigan
EIN
84-2077783
Phone
6172314328
Address
PO BOX 382, WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Gantt
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6172314328
Signed
2020-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Gantt
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Renae Duncan
Phone
5123462086
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Admin. And program consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 76,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 76,500. Compliance cost: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 12,667. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,667. Policy consulting: program service expenses 23,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,100.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990(S) ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD, LEGAL COUNSEL, OR OTHER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$31,693
Liabilities
$46,750
Net assets
-$15,057
Revenue
$523,000
Expenses
$538,057
Net income
-$15,057
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$2.20$2.15$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.05$0.02$0.52$0.54$0.02