Better Than Ezra Foundation is located in Houma, LA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Than Ezra Foundation 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, Better Than Ezra Foundation generated $15.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (30.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BETTER THAN EZRA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE REBUILDING AND RENEWAL OF NEW ORLEANS AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND TO THE PRESERVATION OF SOUTH LOUISIANA AND NEW ORLEANS MUSIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS RESIDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THIS YEAR THE ORGANZIATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENTS, DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BETHUNE SCHOOL IN NEW ORLEANS. THE BTEF FUNDED AN AFTER HOURS MUSIC CURRICULUM FOR THE SCHOOLS TO DEVELOPE AND ENRICH THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR BETHUNE STUDENTS.
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE AWARENESS OF LOCAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Holly Popham Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Chep Morrison Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Kevin M Griffin Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 | |
Tom Drummond Executive Dir. | 5 | $0 | |
Kristin Shannon Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Michael D Bergeron Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,925 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $13,886 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,811 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,098 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $211 |
Other expenses | $430 |
Total expenses | $10,626 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $43,321 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $43,321 |
Total liabilities | $186 |
Net assets or fund balances | $43,135 |
Over the last fiscal year, Better Than Ezra Foundation has awarded $71,638 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BETHUNE ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | $63,638 |
MUSICARES | | | $8,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Better Than Ezra Foundation has recieved totaling $231.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $231 |
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