Help Better Lives Inc
- Assets
- $360.6k
- Revenue
- $276.4k
- Investments
- $10.4k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Seal Beach, CA
- Founding
- 02/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3309167
Organization Overview
Help Better Lives Inc is located in Seal Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2013. 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. As of 12/2021, Help Better Lives Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Help Better Lives 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, Help Better Lives Inc generated $276.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $228.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.2%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Help Better Lives Inc has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $555,094. 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKED WITH GOVERNMENTS AND NGO'S IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITIES WITH NEEDS, AND THOSE WITH SOLUTIONS TO THE NEEDS. THEN BRING THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITIES TOGETHER WITH A PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY TO IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO THEIR ROBUST SHELTER, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITY NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Wade President & CEO | 20 | $0 | |
Jeffrey Shaw Treasurer & CFO | 1 | $0 | |
Gillian Perry Secretary | 3 | $0 | |
Clive Perry Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $274,388 |
| Interest on Savings | $1,844 |
| Dividends & Interest | $152 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $276,384 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $62,557 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $6,374 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $75 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $3,878 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $78,625 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $150,248 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $228,873 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,537 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,253 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $99,315 |
| Other assets | $226,094 |
| Total assets | $360,615 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $118,285 |
| Total liabilities | $118,285 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Help Better Lives Inc has awarded $150,248 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TUPENDANE COMPANY PURPOSE: ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. | $60,657 |
PEAKSNENG THORMACHEAT SHOP PURPOSE: ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. | $21,574 |
SODA TRUST PURPOSE: ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. | $15,467 |
SANITATION AND WATER ACTION PURPOSE: ASSIST IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES TO HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. | $15,000 |
LISHE BORA GARDEN SHOP PURPOSE: ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. | $12,906 |
UPEND AGRIBUSINESS PURPOSE: ASSIST BETTER LIVES AND LOCAL PARTNERS BY DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND PROVIDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES. | $7,335 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center Tustin, CA | $7,369,016 | $74,277,628 |
Give2asia Oakland, CA | $46,076,655 | $66,536,782 |
International Relief Teams San Diego, CA | $7,706,512 | $52,337,669 |
Armenia Artsakh Fund Inc Northridge, CA | $19,924 | $33,562,642 |
Global Operations And Development- Giving Children Hope Buena Park, CA | $8,064,213 | $30,512,149 |
Eden Reforestation Projects Glendora, CA | $7,036,830 | $26,588,598 |
Mission Without Borders International Camarillo, CA | $12,905,795 | $20,022,100 |
Assist International Inc Ripon, CA | $15,283,547 | $16,657,420 |
Maranatha Volunteers International Inc Roseville, CA | $22,832,161 | $24,229,076 |
Alliance For Medical Outreach And Relief Fresno, CA | $15,431,819 | $11,809,946 |
Iris Global Redding, CA | $6,251,509 | $13,219,595 |
Behring Global Educational Foundation Danville, CA | $225,486,118 | $12,863,733 |