Better Contractors Bureau Ltd is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (S02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Better Contractors Bureau Ltd employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Contractors Bureau Ltd is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2024, Better Contractors Bureau Ltd generated $84.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.2k during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND INFORM THE CONSUMER FROM UNSCRUPULOUS AND ELIMINATE THOSE UNSCRUPULOUS CONTRACTORS IN THE AREA, AND UPGRADE THE IMAGE OF THE REMODLING INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BETTER CONTRACTORS BUREAU WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOS MEDIA OUTLETS AND PROMOTION FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION FOR OTHER HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS TO JOIN THE ORGANIZATION.
PAYMENTS TO INDEPENDANT EXPERTS IN VARIOUS FIELDS OT THE HOME IMPROVEMENT INDUSTRY TO ASSESS WETHER VARIOUS HOME IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTORS HAVE PROVIDED THE WORK UP TO THE STANDARDS OF THE INDUSTRY IN ANSWER TO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF WORKMANSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carmen Santora Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $78,000 |
Ann Marie Cook Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Noto Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Senaelle Hawkins Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hardar Kamal Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Betlem Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $77,232 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,232 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,325 |
Investment income | $117 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,241 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $84,915 |
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. | $73,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,414 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,688 |
Office expenses | $8,300 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,956 |
Travel | $1,670 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $4,380 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $115,228 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,917 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,083 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,295 |
Total assets | $133,295 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,154 |
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 | $3,154 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,058 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $113,083 |
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 | $133,295 |