A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc is located in Ridgefield, CT. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (B25) the organization is classified as: Secondary & High Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc generated $339.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $214.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WELL-EDUCATED YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE CAPABLE OF ASSUMING POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND LEADERSHIP IN AMERICAN SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR EDUCATIONALLY UNDERSERVED LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susanne Galanski Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jan Arnold Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Meg Brisson 1st VP House | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Karen Gerard Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ira Gerard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jackueline Walters Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $143,755 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $148,650 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $292,405 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $23,145 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,823 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $339,373 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $55,148 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,523 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,658 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,632 |
Insurance | $24,144 |
All other expenses | $35,693 |
Total functional expenses | $214,200 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,363 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,453 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $131,203 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $652,043 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $57,822 |
Total assets | $1,104,884 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,396 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,396 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $903,374 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $194,114 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,104,884 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc has recieved totaling $66,396.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $14,325 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $14,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO GIVE YOUNG WOMEN THE TOOLS TO ASSUME POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND LEADERSHIP IN SOCIETY CHANGING THE COURSE OF THEIR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS THESE YOUNG WOMEN TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LIVES BY GIVING THEM ACCESS TO AN EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE CHALLENGED, SUPPORTED AND MOTIVATED TO SUCCEED. | $10,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
Silvestri Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Leonard And Mildred Igstaedter Foundation Inc Nassau, DE PURPOSE: ACTIVITIY/DEVELOPMENT FUND | $5,000 |
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Trustees Of Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | $1,009,854,595 | $87,019,997 |
Taft School Corporation Watertown, CT | $447,949,060 | $83,525,324 |
Northfield Mount Hermon School Mount Hermon, MA | $279,135,089 | $64,524,302 |
Loomis Institute Windsor, CT | $445,458,169 | $66,028,387 |
Noble And Greenough School Dedham, MA | $357,051,555 | $55,304,957 |
Groton School Groton, MA | $519,152,774 | $50,710,312 |
Kent School Corporation Kent, CT | $229,105,384 | $52,388,614 |
Hopkins School Incorporated New Haven, CT | $238,380,739 | $44,795,541 |
Middlesex School Concord, MA | $485,283,896 | $51,739,388 |
Trustees Of Thayer Academy Braintree, MA | $161,523,903 | $74,068,471 |