Better Family Life Inc
- Assets
- $13.3m
- Revenue
- $8.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 135
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 02/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-1346617
Organization Overview
Better Family Life Inc is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Better Family Life Inc employed 135 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Family Life 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 Family Life Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Better Family Life Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $1,204,450. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA, PROMOTING INNER CITY LIVING AND ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTS OF YOUTHS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
YOUTH FAMILY AND CLINICAL SERVICES - A PREVENTIVE AND INTERVENTIVE PROGRAM GEARED TOWARD AT-RISK YOUTHS WHO ARE VICTIMS OR POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF DRUG ABUSE AND GANG VIOLENCE. SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10,000 YOUTHS.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM CONNECTS YOUNG ADULT JOB SEEKERS THAT RESIDE IN THE URBAN AREA OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH FAMILY - SUPPORTIVE WORK IN TARGETED INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGIONAL ECONOMY.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A MONTHLY PUBLICATION. ENCOMPASSES THE IDENTIFICATION, CULTIVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO INCREASE INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darryl Grimes Ceo/president | Officer | 50 | $112,080 |
Latonya Jackson Treasurer/finance Committe | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Walle Amusa Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alex Fennoy Past Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Robinson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Malaika Horne Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Amtc & Associates Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $167,405 |
The Daruby School Consulting | 12/30/21 | $103,350 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,725,770 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $39,414 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,943,451 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $628,883 |
| Investment income | $430 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$111,104 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $59,353 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,407 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,576,793 |
| 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. | $125,135 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,422 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,237,392 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $816,605 |
| Payroll taxes | $335,219 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $844,511 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $391,241 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $378,477 |
| Travel | $62,745 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $75,381 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $249,694 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $28,590 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,247,231 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $985,153 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $157,303 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,014,860 |
| 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 | $11,128,693 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,443 |
| Total assets | $13,300,452 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $603,799 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $141,496 |
| 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 | $2,207,074 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,952,369 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,267,583 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,500 |
| 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 | $13,300,452 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Better Family Life Inc has awarded $109,478 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EXPRESS HOME CARE LLC PURPOSE: PERSONAL AND HOME CARE SKILLS TRAINING | $85,732 |
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: TEEN PREGNANCY & PREVENTION | $23,746 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Better Family Life Inc has recieved totaling $1,790,866.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Area Resources For Community And Human Services St Louis, MO PURPOSE: PILOT PROJECT FUNDING | $1,737,976 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $26,371 |
Harlene And Marvin Wool Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA | $10,000 |
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated St Louis, MO PURPOSE: FAM SUPP SERV | $10,000 |
St Louis Community Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT | $6,519 |
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|---|---|---|
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Inc Richmond, KY | $12,381,295 | $19,871,173 |
Community Action Of Eastern Iowa Davenport, IA | $4,145,446 | $19,807,458 |
Community Action Of Southern Kentucky Incorporated Bowling Green, KY | $10,381,389 | $18,999,181 |
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commisson Inc Covington, KY | $8,823,439 | $18,121,235 |
Embarras River Basin Agency Inc Greenup, IL | $2,961,671 | $18,793,359 |
Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Hillsboro, MO | $6,544,452 | $18,340,130 |
Tri-County Opportunities Council Rock Falls, IL | $4,101,390 | $18,238,868 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc Graettinger, IA | $5,376,639 | $17,208,548 |
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership Inc Loup City, NE | $11,182,517 | $15,277,585 |
Community Action Agency Of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | $5,735,581 | $15,017,682 |
Mid-Iowa Community Action -Mica- Incorporated Marshalltown, IA | $3,849,705 | $14,587,976 |
Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation Springdale, AR | $9,473,428 | $13,530,717 |