Better Business Bureau Of Northern Indiana Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1934. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Better Business Bureau Of Northern Indiana Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Business Bureau Of Northern Indiana Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Better Business Bureau Of Northern Indiana Inc 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 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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 PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE HIGHEST ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH CONSUMER AND BUSINESS EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU COLLECTS VIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE RELIABILITY OF BUSINESSES TO HELP CONSUMERS MAKE WISE BUYING CHOICES. ITS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS PROVIDES BINDING ARBITRATION TO BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS SHOULD THERE BE NO RESOLUTION IN THE NORMAL COMPLAINT PROCESS. THE AD REVIEW PROGRAM SEEKS SUBSTANTIATION FOR ADVERTISEMENTS THAT ARE UNTRUE, MISLEADING, DECEPTIVE, FRAUDULENT, FALSELY DISPARAGING OF COMPETITORS, OR INSINCERE OFFERS TO SELL. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TAILORS PRESENTATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TOPICS SUCH AS FRAUD TACTICS AND ETHICS.
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU COLLECTS VIABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE RELIABILITY OF BUSINESSES TO HELP CONSUMERS MAKE WISE BUYING CHOICES. ITS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS PROVIDES BINDING ARBITRATION TO BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS SHOULD THERE BE NO RESOLUTION IN THE NORMAL COMPLAINT PROCESS. THE AD REVIEW PROGRAM SEEKS SUBSTANTIATION FOR ADVERTISEMENTS THAT ARE UNTRUE, MISLEADING, DECEPTIVE, FRAUDULENT, FALSELY DISPARAGING OF COMPETITORS, OR INSINCERE OFFERS TO SELL. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TAILORS PRESENTATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TOPICS SUCH AS FRAUD TACTICS AND ETHICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marjorie Stephens Former Presi | 40 | $152,937 | |
Rick Walz President/ce | Officer | 40 | $110,859 |
Alexander Andorfer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Antisdel Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bob Congdon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ray Abbott Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,084,880 |
Investment income | $22,763 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $35,251 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,168,446 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $110,859 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,977 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $152,936 |
Other salaries and wages | $862,010 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,884 |
Other employee benefits | $98,698 |
Payroll taxes | $92,352 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,455 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,784 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,417 |
Fees for services: Other | $127,706 |
Advertising and promotion | $229,052 |
Office expenses | $70,751 |
Information technology | $31,499 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $50,579 |
Travel | $15,900 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,541 |
Interest | $430 |
Payments to affiliates | $114,564 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,398 |
Insurance | $2,699 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,098,251 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,716 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,960 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $230,630 |
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 | $8,290 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,422 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,327,646 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,682,664 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,037 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $921,611 |
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 | $12,878 |
Total liabilities | $999,526 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $683,138 |
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 | $1,682,664 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Better Business Bureau Of Northern Indiana Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP | $2,000 |
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