A Better Life Foundation Usa Inc
- Assets
- $6.5k
- Revenue
- $165.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Long Island City, NY
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-2407599
Organization Overview
A Better Life Foundation Usa Inc is located in Long Island City, NY. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Life Foundation USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. EXECUTED TWO PROGRAMS IN 2019. PROGRAM TITLES WERE: DINNER X ABLF AND COOK WITH US. ALL WERE UNDERWRITTEN BY FOR-PROFIT SPONSORS ABLF?S CORE SPONSOR WAS KNORR USA. OVER THE YEAR A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC., WITH ITS FOR AND NOT FOR PROFIT PARTNERS, FED 1,500+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TAUGHT 80+ PEOPLE COOKING SKILLS AND INVITED 900+ TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES WELL. EIGHTY-FOUR VOLUNTEERS, 29 CHEFS AND 19 MUSICIANS SHARED THEIR GIFTS. THE ORGANIZATION BUILT A COMMUNITY AND IS POSITIONED TO REPLICATE AND EVOLVE ITS PROGRAMMING NATIONWIDE IN 2020.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHARPEN UP. - PREVIOUSLY COOK WITH US. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. HOSTS WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES TO LEARN HOW TO SOURCE, PREP AND COOK NUTRITIOUS MEALS. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. PROVIDES ALL THE MATERIALS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE MEAL. NO FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PARTICIPANTS. AT THE END PARTICIPANTS GATHER, PRESENT AND ENJOY A FAMILY STYLE MEAL.
STREAMS FOR DREAMS IS A NEWLY BUILT FUNDRAISER. HERE WE CONVENE ONLINE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC WITH 6-7 DIFFERENT DJS AND RAISE MONEY FOR SHARPEN UP. THIS IS CURRENTLY A STREAMING EVENT VIA TWITCH WHERE DJS GET TO SHOW OFF THEIR TALENT AS WELL AS SUPPORT OUR CAUSE. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. ALLOWS FOR ALL TO SEE THEMSELVES IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITY VIA SOFT ADVOCACY. IN BETWEEN SETS THE ATTENDEES HEAR INSPIRING STORIES THAT INSPIRE CHANGE AND DONATIONS.
DINNER X ABLF - FORMERLY GREASY SPOON SUPPER SERIES, NOW DINNER X ABLF. AT DINNER X ABLF COMMUNITY CONVENES IN A SAFE SPACE OF RADICAL HOSPITALITY TO INSPIRE EVERYDAY ADVOCACY. ATTENDEES FROM FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-PROFITS SIT AND SHARE A FAMILY STYLE MEAL INSPIRED BY LOCAL INGREDIENTS. A BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION USA INC. ALLOWS FOR ALL TO SEE THEMSELVES IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITY VIA SOFT ADVOCACY. AT THE END OF ALL DINNERS ATTENDEES RECEIVE A CALL TO ACTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Brand Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,000 |
Eamonn Store President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Josh Thompson Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Rich Gora Secretary | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Amanda Cole Director | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $165,586 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $165,586 |
| 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. | $35,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $36,627 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,168 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,361 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,788 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $653 |
| Office expenses | $356 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,827 |
| 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 | $2,455 |
| All other expenses | $2,050 |
| Total functional expenses | $166,306 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,355 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,114 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,469 |
| 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 | $14,323 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,323 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$7,854 |
| 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 | $6,469 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that A Better Life Foundation Usa Inc has recieved totaling $15,905.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $11,905 |
Cole Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
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