Better Housing Inc is located in Fort Scott, KS. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Better Housing Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Housing Inc 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 06/2022, Better Housing Inc generated $505.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.9k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATE LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEX
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OWNS A 68 UNIT LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEX IN FORT SCOTT, KS. ALL ACTIVITIES RELATE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS RENTAL COMPLEX.
THE ORGANIZATION OWNS A 68 UNIT LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEX IN FORT SCOTT, KS. ALL ACTIVITIES RELATE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS RENTAL COMPLEX.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Kelso Sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Brandon Peck Asst Sec/tre | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ken Ash Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Victor Arnold Exec Directo | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Steve Kelso Board Member | Officer | $0 | |
Bill Lee Director | Trustee | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $505,166 |
Investment income | $428 |
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 | $505,594 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $137,369 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,164 |
Payroll taxes | $11,885 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,795 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,268 |
Office expenses | $13,450 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,731 |
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 | $54,029 |
Insurance | $54,079 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $503,913 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $245,968 |
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 | $26,916 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $496,133 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $778,285 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,038 |
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 | $19,604 |
Total liabilities | $82,642 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $695,643 |
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 | $778,285 |
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