Community Betterment Organization is located in Pella, IA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Betterment Organization 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, Community Betterment Organization generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $420.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.0% 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
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE COMMUNITY BETTERMENT ORGANIZATION ("CBO") WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT CENTRAL COLLEGE, THE CITY OF PELLA, AND PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUCH ORGANIZATIONS WOULD STRIVE TO ENGAGE IN THEMSELVES WERE IT NOT FOR CBO, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROVIDING AMENITIES THAT MAKE A SMALL TOWN A MORE DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE AND CONDUCT BUSINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CBO'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2021 INVOLVE IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF PELLA, THE OPERATION OF A BUILDING (THE "BUILDING") THAT WAS CONSTRUCTED IN THE YEARS 2000 AND 2001 AS PART OF A LARGE DOWNTOWN BLOCK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (THE "DOWNTOWN PROJECT"). THE DOWNTOWN PROJECT BY THE CITY OF PELLA WAS DEVELOPED TO ATTRACT BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE TO DO BUSINESS AND LIVE IN THE TOWN, AND INCLUDES A HOTEL, BUSINESS SPACE, RESTAURANT SPACE, AND ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE CITY OF PELLA. THE CBO'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE DOWNTOWN PROJECT INVOLVED THE CONSTRUCTION AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE BUILDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. THE BUILDING INCLUDES A THREE-SCREEN MOVIE THEATER AND A RESTAURANT. IN 2012, CBO DETERMINED THAT NEW PROJECTION EQUIPMENT WAS NEEDED FOR THE MOVIE THEATER TO UPGRADE TO DIGITAL CAPABILITIES. THIS COST OF THE NEW EQUIPMENT WAS $199,077. CBO RECEIVED $64,000 IN GRANTS FROM VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND OBTAINED A $111,500 LOAN FROM GENLINK LLC IN 2012 TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THIS UPGRADE. THE INSTALLATION OF THIS NEW EQUIPMENT CONTINUES TO MEET THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN PROVIDING ENHANCEMENTS TO COMMUNITY AMENITIES. DEPRECIATION LISTED ON PART IX, LINE 22 IS FOR THE DEPRECIATION OF THE BUILDING $69,862PROPERTY TAXES PAID FOR THE BUILDING OF $41,914INSURANCE PAID FOR THE BUILDING OF $6,085REPAIRS AND SERVICE PAID FOR THE BUILDING $454
CBO SUPPORTED THE CITY OF PELLA DURING 2021 BY MAKING A $300,000 GRANT. THE CITY WAS ALSO REIMBURSED $28 FOR A FLAG.
CBO RECEIVED THREE PARCELS OF REAL ESATE IN DECEMBER 2021 AS A DONATION FROM THE PELLA COMMUNITY DAY CARE CENTER. THE PARCELS INCLUDE A BUILDING THAT WAS USED AS A DAY CARE CENTER, A SMALL HOUSE AND ADJACENT LOT. THE CBO BOARD IS CONSIDERING THE POTENTIAL USE OF THE FORMER DAY CARE CENTER BY THE PELLA REGIONAL HOSPITAL OR THE CITY OF PELLA. A $1,950 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY WAS COMPLETED IN ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adam Farver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alison Van Wyngarden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Kreykes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Nardini Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Putnam Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,682,440 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,332,440 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,682,440 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $15,600 |
Investment income | $205 |
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 | $1,698,245 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $300,000 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $114 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $69,862 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $28 |
Total functional expenses | $420,439 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$4 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $52,365 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,380,045 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,432,406 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,432,406 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,432,406 |
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