Better In Our Back Yard
- Assets
- $111.3k
- Revenue
- $235.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-4173274
Organization Overview
Better In Our Back Yard is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better In Our Back Yard 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 12/2023, Better In Our Back Yard generated $235.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $206.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.7% per year over the past 4 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
BETTER IN OUR BACK YARD IS A COALITION OF DEDICATED YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND EMERGING LEADERS IN THE REGION WHO UNDERSTAND THAT RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY CREATES A THRIVING ECONOMY IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA WHILE PROTECTING THE REGIONS'S PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT. LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA DEPEND ON MINING, MANUFACTURING AND PIPELINE INDUSTRIES TO BE SUCCESSFUL. BETTER IN OUR BACK YARD UNDERSTANDS THAT WHEN THESE INDUSTRIES ARE THRIVING, SO ARE THE UNION BUILDING TRADES, THE TOURISM AND SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS NORTHERN MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY CREATES A THRIVING ECONOMY IN NORTHERN MINNESOTS WHILE PROTECTING THE REGIONS'S PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Bakk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Ilenda Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marci Knight Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Lyden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Manick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Pederson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,105 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,105 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $203,950 |
| Investment income | $5 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,770 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $235,830 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $113,026 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,307 |
| Office expenses | $1,160 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,370 |
| Travel | $29,274 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,523 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $875 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $206,720 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,685 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $4,599 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $111,284 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,087 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $74,251 |
| 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 | $79,338 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,946 |
| 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 | $111,284 |