A Better Jamaica Inc is located in Jamaica, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, A Better Jamaica Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Jamaica 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 12/2022, A Better Jamaica Inc generated $559.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $567.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.7% 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
TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE SET OF SOUTHEAST QUEENS NEIGHBORHOODS KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS JAMAICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AIRTRAIN JAZZ FESTIVAL - THE AIRTRAIN JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS THIRTY-FOUR FREE LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES ON THE CONCOUSE LEVEL OF THE THE AIRTRAINS JAMAICA STATION.
ART TO THE PEOPLE - ART TO THE PEOPLE PRESENTS THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS IN THE LINKNYC DIGITAL KIOSKS THAT LINE JAMAICA AVENUE.
ABJS CASA - ABJS CASA CULTURAL AFTERSCHOOL ADVENTURES PROVIDES FREE AFTERSCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMMING IN TWO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Greg Mays Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $40,505 |
Gail Lewis Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Roslin Spigner Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Samantha Inniss Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kirlyn Joseph Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jacques Leandre Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $318,310 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $241,319 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $559,629 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $559,629 |
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. | $89,041 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,486 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,795 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,373 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $236,041 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,037 |
Office expenses | $14,740 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,708 |
Travel | $8,614 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,512 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,119 |
Insurance | $21,647 |
All other expenses | $17,772 |
Total functional expenses | $567,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,442 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $220,595 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $5,543 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,554 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $619 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $298,753 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,686 |
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 | $10,402 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $70,088 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $228,665 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $298,753 |