Better Life Children Services is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Better Life Children Services employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Life Children Services 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 12/2023, Better Life Children Services generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING QUALITY, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SAFETY, WELL-BEING, PERMANENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND APPROVING RESOURCE PARENTS; PROVIDING TEMPORARY PLACEMENTS AND CARE TO HIGH-RISK FOSTER CHILDREN; PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO FOSTER CHILDREN IN PLACEMENT.
INTENSIVE SERVICES FOSTER CARE:PROGRAM SERVCIES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN/YOUTH WHO REQUIRE INTENSIVE TREATMENT AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT.
INTENSIVE SERVICES FOSTER CARE:PROGRAM SERVCIES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN/YOUTH WHO REQUIRE INTENSIVE TREATMENT AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT.HOME BASED SHELTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES IMMEDIATE SHORT-TERM CARE TO CPS YOUTH
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Winifred Mcneil Executive Direc | Officer | 40 | $65,621 |
Wonda Raymon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Virginia Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Margretta Cannon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Irma Samuel Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Haneeseah Stevens 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,983 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,983 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,927,293 |
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 | $1,932,276 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $76,653 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,403 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $511,175 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,278 |
Payroll taxes | $48,413 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,265 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,024 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $35,385 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,351 |
Travel | $16,000 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,079 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,056 |
Insurance | $20,847 |
All other expenses | $57,450 |
Total functional expenses | $1,704,191 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,406 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $243,398 |
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 | $7,649 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,258 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $62,497 |
Total assets | $453,208 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,434 |
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 | $69,729 |
Total liabilities | $163,163 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $281,579 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,466 |
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 | $453,208 |