Better York is located in York, PA. The organization was established in 1979. 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. Better York 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 12/2023, Better York generated $142.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $123.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 8 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BETTER YORK BELIEVES THAT WE HAVE A TREMENDOUS ASSET IN THE ARCHITECTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF YORK CITY AND PARTICULARLY ITS BUSINESS DISTRICT THAT CAN BECOME AN ECONOMIC DRIVER AND QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCER FOR ALL OF THE BUSINESSES IN YORK COUNTY IF WE MAKE IT A DYNAMIC AND SAFE URBAN ENVIRONMENT. IN 2023 BETTER YORK CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON INVESTMENTS AND ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH THE WORK OF DOWNTOWN INC, AND OTHER PARTNERS TO FORMULATE AND IMPLEMENT STATE-OF-THE-ART MEASURES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS, PROGRAMMING, INVESTMENT, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony Campisi Exec Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Bill Kerney Exec Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Dr Pamela Gunter-Smith Exec Board Member (until 4/23) | 1 | $0 | |
Dr Roxanna Gapstur Exec Board Member (until 4/23) | 1 | $0 | |
Eugene Draganosky Exec Board Member (until 4/23) | 1 | $0 | |
Frank Countess Co-Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $142,372 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $392 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $142,764 |
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 | $1,300 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $21,842 |
Total expenses | $123,642 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $108,368 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $108,368 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $108,368 |