Better Waterworks Inc is located in Swartz, LA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (Y22) the organization is classified as: Local Benevolent Life Insurance Associations, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Waterworks Inc is a 501(c)(12) and as such, is described as a "Benevolent Life Insurance Association, Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Company, Mutual or Cooperative Telephone Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Better Waterworks Inc generated $728.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $645.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE WATER SYSTEM TO APPROXIMATELY 820 MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bobby Mcnease President | OfficerTrustee | $99 | |
Mike Kennedy Vicepresident | OfficerTrustee | $99 | |
Joy Solley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $25,128 | |
Mark Lindstrom Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Britt Trichell Director | Trustee | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
San-tech Improvements To System | 12/30/23 | $279,513 |
Tac Agency Inc Managementrepairs | 12/30/23 | $122,741 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $178,050 |
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 | $178,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $530,812 |
Investment income | $20,027 |
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 | $728,889 |
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. | $25,128 |
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 | $1,992 |
Fees for services: Management | $62,796 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,315 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,819 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,604 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $108,997 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,373 |
Insurance | $3,192 |
All other expenses | $12,722 |
Total functional expenses | $645,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,143 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $67,613 |
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 | $3,084,899 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,697,655 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,061 |
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 | $1,937,814 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $53,029 |
Total liabilities | $2,162,904 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,534,751 |
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 | $3,697,655 |