Better World Fund is located in Iowa City, IA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q42) the organization is classified as: United Nations Associations, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Better World Fund 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 World Fund generated $55.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.4%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AS A SUBORDINATE CHAPTER OF THE BETTER WORLD FUND, INC., THE IOWA UNA HEIGHTENS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONCERN ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE UN SYSTEM THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DONATED $5,000 TO UNA-USA'S COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE FUND. DONATION WAS IN LIEU OF SPENDING ON SUPPORT FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE 2020 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, WHICH WAS CANCELED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
HOSTED 12 ADVOCACY COMMITTEES, 4 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEES, AND SEVERAL OTHERS TO ESTABLISH A NEW COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE USING ONLINE SERVICES. THESE COMMITTEES SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCACY WORK IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS, CLIMATE ACTION, REFUGEES, AND WOMEAN AND GIRLS.
THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED 3 ISSUES OF THE ADVOCACY NEWS, A NEWSLETTER THAT EDUCATES ITS MEMBERS ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES CONNECTED TO THEIR MISSION AND HIGHLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVOCACY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Debra Delaet Executive Director | 15 | $22,254 | |
Maureen White Immediate Past President | 1 | $0 | |
Jo Dillon Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
John Fraser President | 1 | $0 | |
Umaru Balde First Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Nancy Porter Second Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,205 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,063 |
Investment income | $24,922 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $55,190 |
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 | $24,188 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $7,623 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,191 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $533 |
Other expenses | $2,839 |
Total expenses | $40,374 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $496,589 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $496,589 |
Total liabilities | $54 |
Net assets or fund balances | $496,535 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Better World Fund has recieved totaling $367,259.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine Muscatine, IA | | $367,259 |
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Greenheart International Chicago, IL | $8,780,918 | $9,872,595 |
Institute For Study Abroad Inc Indianapolis, IN | $14,665,422 | $2,694,073 |
Mission Enablers International Bentonville, AR | $795,841 | $7,887,827 |
Catalyst Campus For Technology And Innovation Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $2,298,247 | $7,916,761 |
Heifer International Foundation Little Rock, AR | $202,759,747 | $11,394,523 |
Air Movement And Control Association International Inc Arlington Heights, IL | $6,751,049 | $7,177,244 |
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc Noblesville, IN | $11,197,489 | $11,811,244 |
Engineering Ministries International Usa Colorado Springs, CO | $14,288,024 | $9,689,544 |
The Bill Gatton Foundation Bristol, TN | $0 | $23,969,446 |
One World Surgery Deerfield, IL | $14,992,462 | $10,254,872 |