Bettertogether Forever
- Assets
- $148.5k
- Revenue
- $353.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Glendale, CA
- Founding
- 10/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-1329182
Organization Overview
Bettertogether Forever is located in Glendale, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bettertogether Forever employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bettertogether Forever 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 12/2023, Bettertogether Forever generated $353.3k 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 (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $447.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP UNDER-SERVED, UNDER-RESOURCED, AT-RISK PEOPLE AND THE PETS THEY LOVE STAY TOGETHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES - IN 2023 WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 24,000 LBS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO THOSE FAMILIES STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY. WE COVERED VETERINARY SERVICES (INCLUDING SPAY/NEUTER AND WELLNESS) FOR 2,013 PETS AND 862 VACCINATIONS WERE GIVEN. WE HELPED FACILITATE 66 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS AND 4,421 INQUIRIES WERE ANSWERED.
FISCAL SPONSOR - SHELTER ME - ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SHELTER ME WHICH IS PRODUCING A FILM SERIES THAT FEATURES SHELTER PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO HELP THEM, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF SHELTER PETS AND PROMOTE THEIR ADOPTION AND TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN SHELTERS. THE PRODUCTION OF THE FILM SERIES INCLUDES MUSIC LICENSING, RESEARCH, POST-PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, TRAVEL COSTS, MARKETING, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR WEBSITE. SHELTER ME ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE ORGANIZATION ON OTHER PROJECTS.
SHELTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM - ONSITE PROGRAM AT THE LOS ANGELES NORTH CENTRAL ANIMAL SHELTER WHERE OPTIONS ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO SURRENDER THEIR PETS, AND TO HELP PEOPLE GET THEIR PETS OUT OF THE SHELTER. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE A PET PANTRY OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES, VETERINARY VOUCHERS FOR ILLNESSES, SKIN ISSUES, EAR INFECTIONS, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, MEDICATION, ETC., EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION, REDEMPTION FEES AND BACK LICENSING, CONNECTING TO OTHER RESOURCES, COMPLETION OF APPLICATIONS, TRANSLATION AND MORE. PRESERVING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND WHEN FAMILIES NEED EACH OTHER MOST, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF PETS BORN WITHOUT FAMILIES AND ENTERING THE OVERCROWDED SHELTER SYSTEM AND HELPING PEOPLE BECOME OR REMAIN HOUSED WITH THEIR PET COMPANIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christy Schilling Executive Director | Trustee | 60 | $79,792 |
Kerry Armstrong Assoc Exec Director | Trustee | 25 | $20,763 |
Kate Sawyer Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lana Meier Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Julie Maigret Vice Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jen Kim Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $99,404 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $221,210 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $320,614 |
| 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 | $32,702 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $353,316 |
| 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 | $153,075 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,445 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,665 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,286 |
| Office expenses | $2,885 |
| Information technology | $2,659 |
| 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 | $142 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,988 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $447,520 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,826 |
| 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 | $3,709 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $148,535 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $148,535 |