Better Health Together
- Assets
- $31.0m
- Revenue
- $12.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 90-0997482
Organization Overview
Better Health Together is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (F70) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Disorders, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Better Health Together employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Health Together 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 Health Together generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Better Health Together has awarded 154 individual grants totaling $21,191,064. 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
PROMOTING HEALTH OF THE REGION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ACTION AROUND THE TRIPLE AIM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCOUNTABLE COMMUNITIES OF HEALTH:AS LEAD FOR THE SPOKANE REGION, COORDINATES A COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIP WORKING ACROSS ALL SECTORS TO DEVELOP SHARED PRIORITIES, STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS TO IMPROVE HEALTH. ACH IS A KEY COMPONENT OF HEALTHIER WASHINGTON, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON'S COORDINATED EFFORT TO HELP INSURE BETTER HEALTH, BETTER CARE AND LOWER COSTS. THIS EFFORT RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY. WORK IN THIS PROGRAM EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2018 AND 2019. FUNDING IS FROM A MEDICAID 115 WAIVER MANAGED BY THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY.
NAVIGATOR:AS A LEAD AGENCY, NAVIGATOR ASSISTS PEOPLE IN SIGNING UP FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS OR MEDICAID THROUGH THE WASHINGTON HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE (HBE). SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THIS PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED OVER 150,000 INDIVIDUALS TO ENROLL AND HAS RESULTED IN 97% OF PEOPLE IN THE REGION HAVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE. THIS EFFORT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE HBE.
HEALTHY KIDS:BHT SERVES RESIDENTS OF A SEVEN-COUNTY RURAL/URBAN MIX GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF EASTERN WASHINGTON (EWA), PROVIDING OUTREACH, ENROLLMENT, AND RENEWAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT UNINSURED, ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN APPLYING FOR AND ENROLLING IN MEDICAID AND CHIP. EWA IS ALSO HOME TO A VARIETY OF POPULATIONS, WHO EXPERIENCE MARKED HEALTH DISPARITIES, INCLUDING AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE, HISPANIC, MARSHALLESE, RURAL, AND LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.
DOH COVID CAREBHT ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE REGIONAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID. UTILIZING A COMMUNITY BASED WORKFORCE WE PROVIDED ASSITANCE FOR RENTAL AND UTLITY ASSITANCE, FOOD BOXES, AND PPE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison M Poulsen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $165,487 |
Kim Heath Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $126,053 |
Kurtis Robinson Director | Trustee | 1.3 | $3,000 |
Pam Parr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.3 | $0 |
Ali Desautel Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.3 | $0 |
David Crump Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Desautel Hege Communications Inc Dba Dh Consulting And Marketing Services | 12/30/21 | $573,928 |
Diana Bianco Dba Artemis Consulting Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $292,595 |
Providence Health & Services Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $130,917 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,479,028 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $771,173 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,250,201 |
| 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 | $12,255,051 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,457,472 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,003,183 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $294,540 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $294,540 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,125,493 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $89,313 |
| Other employee benefits | $352,504 |
| Payroll taxes | $142,900 |
| Fees for services: Management | $20,250 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,871 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,463 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,074,370 |
| Advertising and promotion | $336,829 |
| Office expenses | $89,579 |
| Information technology | $32,508 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $180,042 |
| Travel | $5,830 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,552 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $26,699 |
| All other expenses | $14,705 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,367,358 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,065,595 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,645,448 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,095,699 |
| 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 | $154,232 |
| 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 | $30,960,974 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $662,596 |
| Grants payable | $668,039 |
| 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 | $1,330,635 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,630,339 |
| 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 | $30,960,974 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Better Health Together has awarded $11,292,525 in support to 88 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS AND DOH COVID CARE CONNECT | $806,968 |
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS AND TRUSTED MESSENGER | $772,837 |
Renton, WA PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $694,998 |
Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $687,498 |
NEWPORT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS | $320,137 |
TAKEALL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION EFFORTS AND ANTI-RACISM PROJECT | $306,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Better Health Together has recieved totaling $153,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Delta Dental Of Washington Seattle, WA PURPOSE: LEAD PARTNER FUNDING FOR SPOKANE LIN | $78,000 |
St Joseph Health System Foundation Irvine, CA PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Better Health Together Spokane, WA | $30,960,974 | $12,255,051 |
Jamhi Health & Wellness Inc Juneau, AK | $9,707,339 | $10,896,528 |
Co-Occurring Disorders Institute Inc Palmer, AK | $686,729 | $2,448,431 |
Foundation For Excellence In Mental Health Care Inc Wilsonville, OR | $2,293,344 | $1,737,674 |
Northern Hope Center Fairbanks, AK | $159,014 | $614,255 |
Olympic Neighbors Port Townsend, WA | $506,616 | $541,131 |
Backline Care Inc Portland, OR | $178,214 | $363,301 |
Bigger Than Us Tulalip, WA | $10,266 | $0 |
Alaska Attachment & Bonding Associate Wasilla, AK | $7,598 | $0 |
Intl Soc For Imp & Teaching Of Db Therapy Seattle, WA | $141,796 | $0 |
Be Balanced Spokane Vly, WA | -$18 | $30 |