Better Options Initiative Inc is located in Lafayette, LA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Options Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2018, Better Options Initiative Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,686,999. 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
INVESTIGATE PARENTAL ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH INCIDENTS OF HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE. IN 2021 BETTER OPTIONS INITIATIVE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH LOCAL ATTORNEYS, MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, JUDICIAL OFFICIALS, AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND TO ADVOCATE FOR RESOURCES TO BE AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Luke Elliott Jr Director | 30 | $62,400 | |
Arthur A Kleiner President | 30 | $62,400 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Donna Aucoin Phd And Associates | 12/30/17 | $134,882 |
Eric Green | 12/30/17 | $52,200 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $150,023 |
Interest on Savings | $1 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$1,195 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $83,446 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $83,446 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $21 |
Total Revenue | $148,850 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $124,800 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $9,689 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $10 |
Depreciation | $251 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $666 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $12,371 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $159,628 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $159,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,799 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $636 |
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 | $104 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $69,539 |
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 | $511 |
Total liabilities | $511 |
Over the last fiscal year, Better Options Initiative Inc has awarded $1,474,860 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
THE FAMILY TREE PURPOSE: NEW BEGINNINGS AND ROOTED PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
THE FAMILY TREE PURPOSE: NEW BEGINNINGS AND ROOTED PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
THE FAMILY TREE PURPOSE: NEW BEGINNINGS AND ROOTED PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
Lafayette, LA PURPOSE: SEMINAR SERIES/REQUIRED COURSE | $221,000 |
Lafayette, LA PURPOSE: SEMINAR SERIES/REQUIRED COURSE | $221,000 |
Lafayette, LA PURPOSE: SEMINAR SERIES/REQUIRED COURSE | $221,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Arkansas Support Network Inc Springdale, AR | $7,815,906 | $32,715,852 |
Centers For Youth And Families Inc Little Rock, AR | $16,763,038 | $23,040,130 |
Family Service Association San Antonio, TX | $25,406,121 | $24,158,700 |
Mississippi Childrens Home Society Jackson, MS | $27,972,743 | $21,388,491 |
Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services Incorporated Metairie, LA | $8,813,901 | $14,214,700 |
Family Service Center At Houston And Harris County Houston, TX | $4,044,292 | $5,375,449 |
The Family Resource Center Of North Mississippi Inc Tupelo, MS | $1,328,351 | $3,907,789 |
New Orleans Family Justice Alliance Inc New Orleans, LA | $1,660,298 | $4,581,133 |
Jones Center For Families Inc Springdale, AR | $19,146,253 | $5,651,307 |
Community Family Centers-Centros Familiares De La Comunidad Houston, TX | $5,360,893 | $3,588,597 |
Seasons Of Life Arlington, TX | $712,959 | $3,744,125 |
Centers For Children And Families Inc Midland, TX | $6,206,275 | $3,508,167 |