Better Living For Citizens Inc is located in West Bloomfield, MI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (L21) the organization is classified as: Low-Income & Subsidized Rental Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Living For Citizens Inc 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 12/2021, Better Living For Citizens Inc generated $305.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $375.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS, AND USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melinda Grier President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angela Settle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Addison Hines Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Melissa Grier Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Grier Jr Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Pamela Hines Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $204,752 |
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 | $204,752 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $97,728 |
Investment income | $15 |
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 | $305,427 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $29,154 |
Fees for services: Legal | $292 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,584 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $556 |
Office expenses | $9,478 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $131,869 |
Travel | $31 |
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 | $99,544 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $375,898 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,384 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $237,117 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $147 |
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 | $10,075 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,540,650 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $235,608 |
Other assets | $8,867 |
Total assets | $3,054,848 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,693 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,915 |
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 | $3,447,200 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $8,861 |
Total liabilities | $3,468,669 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$413,821 |
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 | $3,054,848 |
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