America Is Better
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-4718617
Organization Overview
America Is Better is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, 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. America Is Better 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 12/2021, America Is Better generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF AMERICA IS BETTER IS TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF, AND ADVOCATE FOR, POLICIES THAT VALUE IMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRATION AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMONSENSE IMMIGRATION REFORM & INTEGRATION - AMERICA IS BETTER SUPPORTS REPLACING OUR BROKEN IMMIGRATION SYSTEM WITH COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE FULL SCOPE OF THE SYSTEM. OUR IMMIGRATION SYSTEM NEEDS TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC NEEDS OF OUR COUNTRY AS WELL AS MAINTAIN OUR FAMILY VALUES. IT SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE CITIZENSHIP, CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE, INCLUDING MAKING CHANGES TO OUR COUNTRY'S NATURALIZATION PROCESS THAT WILL MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EFFICIENT FOR IMMIGRANTS.
GENERAL IMMIGRATION POLICY - AMERICA IS BETTER ADVOCATES FOR THE VALUE OF IMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRATION TO OUR NATION. AIB WORKS FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM, SOUND BORDER-SECURITY POLICIES AND BALANCED ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAWS, AS WELL AS TO ENSURE THAT NEW AMERICANS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITIES, SKILLS AND STATUS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
COMMUNICATIONS - AIB'S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM IS A STRATEGIC PARTNER, WORKING WITH ALL AIB DEPARTMENTS (POLICY, CONSTITUENCIES, INTEGRATION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS) TO ARTICULATE MESSAGES AND ADVANCE STRATEGIES TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR COMMONSENSE IMMIGRATION REFORM AMONG OUR CENTER RIGHT CONSTITUENCIES. THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF IN THE IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY SPACE BY LEVERAGING ITS RELATIONSHIPS IN MEDIA, BUSINESS, ACADEMIA AND OTHER AREAS TO AMPLIFY THE AIB'S MESSAGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Wall Vice President Of Digital Communications | 14.8 | $43,367 | |
Adam Estle Vice President Of Field & Constituencies | 9.2 | $27,446 | |
Ali Noorani President And CEO | Officer | 4.04 | $24,844 |
Dawn Byrne Chief Financial & Admin Officer | Officer | 5.26 | $23,060 |
Donald Lyster Chief Operating Officer | 4.03 | $17,465 | |
Laurence Benenson Vice President Of Policy & Advocacy | 3 | $8,513 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,150,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,150,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,000 |
| Investment income | $210 |
| 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 | $2,225,210 |
| 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. | $58,064 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,756 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $258,961 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,155 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,733 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,756 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $692,955 |
| Advertising and promotion | $110,613 |
| Office expenses | $10,650 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,274 |
| Travel | $3,000 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,000 |
| All other expenses | $607 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,437,910 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $252,228 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,167,840 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
| 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 | $15,000 |
| 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 | $2,485,068 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $676 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $460,203 |
| Total liabilities | $460,879 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $944,855 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,079,334 |
| 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 | $2,485,068 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that America Is Better has recieved totaling $860,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fwd Us Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $450,000 |
Action Now Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IMMIGRATION POLICY REFORM. | $250,000 |
Americans For Prosperity Arlington, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
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