Better Schools Better Jobs
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $450.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Ridgeland, MS
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 46-4483186
Organization Overview
Better Schools Better Jobs is located in Ridgeland, MS. Better Schools Better Jobs is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Better Schools Better Jobs generated $450.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (40.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $627.5k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (36.5%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS ESTABLISHED TO ADVOCATE FOR MISSISSIPPI'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BSBJ'S WORK IN 2020 BUILT ON THE INCREMENTAL MOMENTUM THAT EMERGED IN 2019 FOR ADVANCING STATE FUNDING AND POLICIES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INCLUDED: - SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE STATE FUNDING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TEACHER PAY, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; TO PREVENT THE DIVERSION OF STATE FUNDS TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS; AND TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE AND ENLARGE EQUITABLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SCHOOLS. - SUPPORTING AN ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS HUB TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH A MORE FREQUENT FLOW OF RELIABLE INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ON EDUCATION ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dick Molpus Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Derrick Johnson Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Charles Lindsay Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Lyle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles R Gray Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $9,850 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gbi Strategies Research & Experimental Efforts | 12/30/19 | $250,000 |
Supernova Strategies Supervision And Guidance | 12/30/19 | $160,000 |
Lake Research Group Focus Group Research & Polling | 12/30/19 | $112,568 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $450,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $450,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $450,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $480,346 |
| 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. | $9,850 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,850 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,002 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,932 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,976 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,710 |
| Advertising and promotion | $169 |
| Office expenses | $2,328 |
| Information technology | $1,706 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $627,519 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Better Schools Better Jobs has awarded $480,346 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE PARENT'S CAMPAIGN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF BETTER SCHOOLS, BETTER JOBS. | $363,346 |
THE PARENTS' CAMPAIGN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF BETTER SCHOOLS, BETTER JOBS. | $27,000 |
CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF BETTER SCHOOLS, BETTER JOBS. | $50,000 |
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF BETTER SCHOOLS, BETTER JOBS. | $40,000 |