A Better Chance Of Wilton Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $167.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Wilton, CT
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 06-1414597
Organization Overview
A Better Chance Of Wilton Inc is located in Wilton, CT. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, A Better Chance Of Wilton Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Chance Of Wilton 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 Of Wilton Inc generated $167.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $216.1k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
SINCE 1996, A BETTER CHANCE OF WILTON HAS ENRICHED THE LIVES OF SCHOLARS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM OUR PROGRAM WITH AN ACADEMIC EDUCATION AT OUR NATIONALLY RANKED HIGH SCHOOL. A BETTER CHANCE OF WILTON IS A NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, IS FULLY FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND OPERATED BY THE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO KEEP THE PROGRAM VIABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MINORITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND WILTON HIGH SCHOOL AND MOVE ON TO ATTEND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janel Cassara Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Van Heyst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Betsy Wallon Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Max Gabrielson VP Scholar Of Academic Services | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Louise Shames VP Scholar Life Services | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marilyn Schuster Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,095 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $116,095 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13,566 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$24,621 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,942 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $166,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $41,179 |
| 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 | $10,275 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,777 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,681 |
| Travel | $4,315 |
| 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 | $16,827 |
| Insurance | $12,657 |
| All other expenses | $11,796 |
| Total functional expenses | $216,059 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $376,640 |
| 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 | $4,162 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $112,772 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $728,648 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,222,222 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,316 |
| 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 | $7,610 |
| Total liabilities | $9,926 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,180,067 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,229 |
| 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 | $1,222,222 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that A Better Chance Of Wilton Inc has recieved totaling $19,902.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shames Family Foundation Wilton, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL | $17,500 |
Lynch Family Foundation West Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CURRENT USE FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $780 |
Alexander Family Foundation Inc South Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $122 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY | $2,105,880,634 | $192,527,982 |
Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation Boston, MA | $1,090,709,677 | $124,087,298 |
Mastercard Impact Fund Purchase, NY | $207,268,769 | $96,050,288 |
Arcus Foundation New York, NY | $264,733,626 | $35,703,685 |
Edward P Evans Andover, MA | $242,161,195 | $13,916,833 |
The Childrens Scholarship Fund New York, NY | $36,136,002 | $24,710,520 |
Math For America Inc New York, NY | $15,709,494 | $20,036,646 |
Ja Worldwide Inc Boston, MA | $14,229,210 | $21,801,943 |
The Posse Foundation Inc New York, NY | $120,660,725 | $44,739,225 |
Inner-City Scholarship Fund Inc New York, NY | $115,829,957 | $24,751,034 |
Joan And Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Instit New York, NY | $205,040,861 | $18,316,542 |
Tikvah Fund New York, NY | $103,047,859 | $6,270,985 |