Better Than I Found It is located in Brentwood, TN. 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 Than I Found It 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 12/2021, Better Than I Found It generated $76.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Better Than I Found It has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $350,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE LOVING NASHVILLE AND OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hsing Liu Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Danny Gokey President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Penny Railey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $15,984 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,984 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $60,291 |
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 | $76,275 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
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 | $86,683 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,435 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,000 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $565 |
Travel | $47 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $120 |
Total functional expenses | $124,768 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,645 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,438,283 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,459,149 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,929,077 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,382 |
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 | $9,382 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,919,695 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,929,077 |
Over the last fiscal year, Better Than I Found It has awarded $0 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Clarkston, GA | | $0 |
IMPACT FOUNDATION | | | $0 |
Elizabeth, NJ | | $0 |
HOPE FOR PRISONERS | | | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Better Than I Found It has recieved totaling $17.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Three Rivers Planning & Development District Pontotoc, MS | $48,398,868 | $43,682,575 |
Christian Community Development Corporation Inc Memphis, TN | $275,024,548 | $28,566,509 |
Csra Economic Opportunity Authority Inc Augusta, GA | $4,657,645 | $27,091,304 |
Crawford Sebastian Community Development Council Inc Fort Smith, AR | $10,081,488 | $25,336,007 |
Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc Augusta, GA | $12,770,161 | $24,738,698 |
Hope Enterprise Corporation Jackson, MS | $150,349,143 | $24,959,106 |
Action Pact Inc Waycross, GA | $10,194,672 | $25,026,911 |
Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Portageville, MO | $22,832,856 | $23,706,654 |
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency Kingsport, TN | $7,143,102 | $23,146,809 |
Pennyrile Allied Community Services Inc Hopkinsville, KY | $9,618,726 | $22,758,893 |
Hampton Roads Community Action Program Inc Newport News, VA | $4,977,691 | $24,100,051 |
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Dresden, TN | $2,980,191 | $21,895,121 |