Civic Intelligence

A Better Bgky Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 99-4097459

Jul 18, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Oct 21, 2025

1017 College StBowling Green, KY 42101

(270) 393-3312

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

90th percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2025

Assets

$40,000

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Net Assets

$40,000

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Liabilities

$0

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Revenue

$94,992

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Expenses

$54,992

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Net Income

$40,000

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2025: $40,000Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $40,0002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$40,000
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$40,000

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2025: $94,992Expenses 2025: $54,992Net Income 2025: $40,0002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$94,992
Expenses$54,992
Net Income$40,000
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 18, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Oct 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$94,992
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To raise and expand funds for the support and operation of public parks and cemeteries, public events, and programs of the city of bowling green, ky.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY SERVICES IS A DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN THAT PROVIDE PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT AND INFORMATION TO ALL CITIZENS OF BOWLING GREEN, KY. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH PUBLIC INVESTMENTS, BUILDING ENFORCEMENT, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUSTAIN THE CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY.$34,436$0
PARKS & RECREATION IS A DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN THAT PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE BALANCED AND INCLUSIVE FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. THESE SERVICES WILL ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WELCOMING PARKS, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ATHLETICS, THAT ARE CLEAN, SAFE, AND CONSISTENT IN DELIVERY. SERVICES AND FACILITIES WILL BE ENHANCED THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INVESTMENT FOR A FUTURE THAT CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY AND EMBRACES THE CITY'S DIVERSITY, BOTH IN TERMS OF ITS RESIDENTS AND ITS RESOURCES.$20,556$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BRENT CHILDERSPresident-$0--
BRENT BELCHERVice President-$0--
ERIN BALLOUCFO-$0--
HOPE SPILLERSecretary-$0--
KATIE SCHALLER-WARDDirector-$0--
JIM STEENDirector-$0--
TESSA NORRISDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better Bgky Inc
EIN
99-4097459
Phone
2703933312
Address
1017 COLLEGE ST, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Ballou
Title
CFO
Phone
2703933312
Signed
2025-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cri Advisors LLC
Address
922 STATE STREET SUITE 100, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
Preparer
JENNIFER L O'CONNOR
Phone
2707820700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: neighborhood & community services. Grantee name: city of bowling green neighborhood & community grantee name: city of bowling green neighborhood & community. Property description: cash. Amount given: 34,436.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: parks & recreation. Grantee name: city of bowling green parks & recreation grantee name: city of bowling green parks & recreation. Property description: cash. Amount given: 20,556. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 54,992.

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

Description: accounts receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 5,600.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$40.0$0.00$40.0$95.0$55.0$40.0