A Better Society is located in Chanhassen, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2022, A BETTER SOCIETY WORKED ON SEVERAL PROJECTS AND HERE ARE A FEW OF THE HIGHLIGHTS. PROJECT LIFE-CYCLE, OUR LONGEST RUNNING PROJECT, GAVE AWAY 350 BIKES TO 13 DIFFERENT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE PARTED OUT/ RECYCLED AROUND 230 BIKES THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN "LANDFILLED" AS WELL. PROJECT LIN-KIJ CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS WORK TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS BY CREATING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK USING THE UNITE US PLATFORM. WE HAVE MOVED INTO PHASE 2 OF THIS PROJECT. OUR FOOD INSECURITY AND HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS WORK CONTINUES WITH INCREASED COLLABORATIONS ACROSS CARVER COUNTY BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, FAITH COMMUNITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS, AND WE ARE PULLED IN TO SUPPORT OTHER GROUPS AND ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, WE BECAME THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR "BIKE.BUILD.HOME." A GROUP ORGANIZING A BIKE EVENT FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Tran Executive Di | 0 | $18,000 | |
Khai Tran Board Char | 0 | $0 | |
Daniel Turzinski Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Laurie Hernandez Director | 0 | $0 | |
Aaron Larson Director | 0 | $0 | |
Ruth Lunde Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,453 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,750 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $65,204 |
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 | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $15,391 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $63,716 |
Total expenses | $79,107 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $6,494 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,494 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $6,494 |