Better Way Of Miami Inc is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Better Way Of Miami Inc employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Way Of Miami 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 09/2021, Better Way Of Miami Inc generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE ADDICTION SERVICES AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BETTER WAY OF MIAMI, INC. PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND ADDICTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 320 CLIENTS.
BETTER WAY OF MIAMI, INC. OFFERS HOUSING PROGRAMS TO INDIGENT AND HOMELESS PERSONS WITH THE PURPOSES OF RETURNING CLEAN, SOBER, RESPONSIBLE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENT INDIVIDUALS TO SOCIETY. THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR:- BASE RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO 88 CLIENTS- SINGLE ROOM APARTMENTS TO 61 CLIENTS- SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY TO 39 CLIENTS- BETTER WAY NORTH & BETTER WAY TO LIVE APARTMENTS TO 8 CLIENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Festinger President/chief Executive | Officer | 40 | $124,309 |
Samuel Goldberg Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $85,232 |
Richard Mitchell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nany J Cliff ESQ Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Whitehead Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa P St John Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,677,652 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,089,803 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,119 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,767,455 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $537,902 |
Investment income | $7,414 |
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 | $5,312,771 |
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. | $97,895 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $229,801 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,365 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,790,255 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,601 |
Other employee benefits | $170,707 |
Payroll taxes | $153,743 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $619,464 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $68,258 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $317,672 |
Travel | $27,874 |
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 | $96,840 |
Insurance | $164,646 |
All other expenses | $13,803 |
Total functional expenses | $4,122,012 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,804,323 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $445,119 |
Accounts receivable, net | $155,916 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,460 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,562 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,496,657 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,675,163 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,632,200 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $386,335 |
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 | $271,957 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $658,292 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,973,908 |
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 | $6,632,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Better Way Of Miami Inc has recieved totaling $2,191,398.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
South Florida Behavioral Health Network Incorporated Miami, FL PURPOSE: MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE | $2,096,421 |
The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $45,100 |
Sol Taplin Charitable Foundation Sarasota, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Miami Rescur Mission Broward Outreach Centers Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: Food assistance | $23,307 |
D Richard Mead Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,531 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Transition House Inc Saint Cloud, FL | $18,953,266 | $14,919,975 |
Disc Village Inc Tallahassee, FL | $5,370,754 | $12,310,233 |
Drug Abuse Foundation Of Palm Beach County Inc Delray Beach, FL | $6,627,859 | $10,171,250 |
Drug Abuse Treatment Assc Inc Jupiter, FL | $5,723,777 | $8,718,503 |
Nassau County Mental Health Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council In Yulee, FL | $6,476,974 | $9,196,226 |
Phoenix Programs Of Florida Inc Brandon, FL | $5,489,109 | $8,446,465 |
Epic Community Services Inc St Augustine, FL | $5,576,860 | $6,637,597 |
Boley-Par Inc Pinellas Park, FL | $391,007 | $5,887,515 |
The Bridge Inc Gadsden, AL | $8,378,595 | $6,557,156 |
Hanley Center Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $15,883,156 | $6,634,384 |
Cds Family And Behavioral Health Services Inc Gainesville, FL | $3,111,666 | $4,597,506 |
Better Way Of Miami Inc Miami, FL | $6,632,200 | $5,312,771 |