Council For Better Nevada is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council For Better Nevada is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Council For Better Nevada generated $634.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $632.3k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 27.3% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEVADA BY IDNETIFYING AND ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY ISSUES WHOSE OUTCOMES WILL GREATLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF NEVADANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Maureen Schafer Executive Director | Trustee | 15 | $100,000 |
Tom Kaplan Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mary Kaye Cashman Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Curtis Myles Vice Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carol Cline Ong Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Ritter At Large | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $129,500 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $505,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $634,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11 |
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 | $634,511 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $515,000 |
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. | $100,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
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 | $721 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,762 |
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 | $621 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,844 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $632,313 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,386 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,296 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $69,682 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $31,500 |
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 | $31,500 |
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 | $38,182 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $69,682 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Council For Better Nevada has recieved totaling $52,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Engelstad Fam Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $37,000 |
Andre Agassi Foundation For Education Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: DONATION TO SUPPORT YES ON 1 BOARD OF REGENTS. | $15,000 |
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