Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $11.3k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- College Park, MD
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-3207201
Organization Overview
Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc is located in College Park, MD. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Best Is Ahead Foundation 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 12/2023, Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BEST IS AHEAD FOUNDATION (TBIAF) MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO WORK WITH THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW. AS A REGISTERED 501C3, WE ARE COMMITTED TO RAISING FUNDS THAT FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOOTBALL PLAYERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BEST IS AHEAD FOUNDATION (TBIAF) WAS FOUNDED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON D.C. METROPOLITAN AREAS USING THE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOOTBALL PLAYERS WHILE FOCUSING ON FOUR KEY INITIATIVES:1. CURBING GUN VIOLENCE2. DECREASING DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY3. ASSIST WITH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS4. LITERACY IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
THE BEST IS AHEAD FOUNDATION (TBIAF) HAS CREATED COMMUNITY PARTNERS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO WORK WITH UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN OUR AREA. TBIAF WORKS WITH OUR PARTNERS FOR THEIR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR PLAYERS TALK TO THE YOUTH ABOUT OUR FOUR KEY INITIATIVES AND SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL AND MENTOR WITH THEIR PERSONAL STORIES ON ACHIEVING THEIR GOAL OF BEING A COLLEGIATE ATHLETE. THE FOCUS IS ALWAYS ON OUR FOUR KEY INITIATIVES AND DEDICATING YOURSELF AT AN EARLY AGE TO STAY THE COURSE. WE HAVE WITNESSED INSTANT CONNECTIONS WITH THE YOUTH. OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE:EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY | MARYLAND MOMS DEMAND ACTION - GUN VIOLENCE EDUCATION HOME | EVERYTOWNDC POLICE FOUNDATION | METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT, YOUTH INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (YIP) UNIT GUN VIOLENCE EDUCATION & DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION HTTPS://WWW.DCPOLICEFOUNDATION.ORG/ YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (YLF) MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS & LITERACY PROGRAMS HTTPS://WWW.HELPINGKIDS.ORG/ABOUT-US ACTIVE MINDS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS HTTPS://WWW.ACTIVEMINDS.ORG/ EVERYBODY WINS DC LITERACY PROGRAMS HTTPS://EVERYBODYWINSDC.ORG/ BRIGHTER BITES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS / LITERACY PROGRAMS HTTPS://BRIGHTERBITES.ORG/
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Leventhal President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Gordan Vice President And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gal Kaufman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ethan Foxman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Hart Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Bragg Member | 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 | $1,637,398 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,637,398 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $483 |
| 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 | $1,637,881 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $90,350 |
| 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. | $210,350 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,174 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,497 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,719 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,108 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,236 |
| Office expenses | $1,505 |
| Information technology | $860 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,318 |
| Travel | $9,138 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,419 |
| Interest | $25 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,750 |
| Insurance | $2,804 |
| All other expenses | $171 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,783,996 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,608 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $8,708 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,316 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,625 |
| 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 | $1,625 |
| 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 | $9,691 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,316 |