Better Business Bureau Of Delaware Inc is located in New Castle, DE. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Better Business Bureau Of Delaware Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Business Bureau Of Delaware Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Better Business Bureau Of Delaware Inc generated $710.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $683.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE HIGHEST ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONSUMER, BUSINESS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH VOLUNTARY SELF-REGULATION, CONSUMER AND BUSINESS EDUCATION AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BBB'S MISSION IS TO BE THE LEADER IN ADVANCING MARKETPLACE TRUST. BBB ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY - CREATING A COMMUNITY OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESSES, SETTING STANDARDS FOR MARKETPLACE TRUST, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING BEST PRACTICES, CELEBRATING MARKETPLACE ROLE MODELS, AND DENOUNCING SUBSTANDARD MARKETPLACE BEHAVIOR. BBB SEES TRUST AS A FUNCTION OF TWO PRIMARY FACTORS - INTEGRITY AND PERFORMANCE. INTEGRITY INCLUDES RESPECT, ETHICS AND INTENT. PERFORMANCE SPEAKS TO A BUSINESS'S TRACK RECORD OF DELIVERING RESULTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BBB STANDARDS AND/OR ADDRESSING CUSTOMER CONCERNS IN A TIMELY, SATISFACTORY MANNER. BBB ENSURES THAT HIGH STANDARDS FOR TRUST ARE SET AND MAINTAINED. BBB EXISTS SO CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES ALIKE HAVE AN UNBIASED SOURCE TO GUIDE THEM ON MATTERS OF TRUST. BBB PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND EXPERT ADVICE THAT IS FREE OF CHARGE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE. BBB BUSINESSES MEETING BBB STANDARDS ARE PRESENTED TO LOCAL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS (OR DESIGNEES) FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE AS A BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS. ALL BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESSES HAVE AGREED TO LIVE UP TO OUR STANDARDS FOR TRUST. OUR STANDARDS FOR TRUST ARE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND BEST PRACTICES FOCUSED ON HOW BUSINESSES SHOULD TREAT THE PUBLIC, FAIRLY AND HONESTLY IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. BBB DOES NOT COMPARE BUSINESSES AGAINST EACH OTHER, BUT RATHER EVALUATES BUSINESSES AGAINST BBB STANDARDS, AND BBB STANDARDS CLEARLY SPEAK TO THE CHARACTER AND COMPETENCE OF AN ORGANIZATION. BBB IS THE RESOURCE TO TURN TO FOR OBJECTIVE, UNBIASED INFORMATION ON BUSINESSES. BBB'S NETWORK OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL BBB OPERATIONS ALLOWS US TO MONITOR AND TAKE ACTION ON THOUSANDS OF BUSINESS ISSUES AFFECTING CONSUMERS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. IN 2023, THE BUREAU PROVIDED 1,673,448 REPORTS TO CONSUMERS AND HANDLED APPROXIMATELY 11,132 COMPLAINTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joe Amon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Detwiler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Dimarco Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gerard Esposito Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Glenn Fedale Sr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $40,492 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $66,360 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $106,852 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $612,905 |
Investment income | $3,759 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,920 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $710,596 |
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. | $162,502 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $195,303 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $59,535 |
Payroll taxes | $25,875 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,668 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,378 |
Advertising and promotion | $64,291 |
Office expenses | $6,763 |
Information technology | $7,665 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,258 |
Travel | $5,911 |
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 | $39,281 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,138 |
Insurance | $5,772 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $683,798 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,979 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,406 |
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 | $7,656 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $477,041 |
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 | $477,041 |
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 | $477,041 |