A Better Life For Kids is located in Mount Prospect, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Life For Kids 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 12/2023, A Better Life For Kids generated $72.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES IN GHANA, AFRICA FROM LOCAL INDIVIDUALS IN GHANAAND FROM VOLUNTEERS FROM THE USA FOR UP TO 20 NEEDY CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCEAND UP TO 120 CHILDREN WITH OTHER ASSISTANCE UNCLUDING FOOD, MEDICAL, HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL CARE SUPPLIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shelley Nizynski Reese President & Director | 6 | $0 | |
Brent Reese Vice President & Director | 0.2 | $0 | |
Rachel Staycheff Treasurer & Director | 0.2 | $0 | |
Amy Knecht Secretary | 0.2 | $0 | |
Kathryn Hollenberg Director | 0.2 | $0 | |
Jennifer Ciok Director | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,183 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $17,866 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $72,049 |
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 | $942 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,216 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $413 |
Total expenses | $69,713 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $405,672 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $408,034 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $408,034 |