Association For Better Living And Education
- Assets
- $7.7m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 10/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-4188814
Organization Overview
Association For Better Living And Education, operating under the name Able International, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Q19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Able International employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Able International 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 12/2022, Able International generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Able International has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $462,968. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RID THE WORLD OF ITS MOST DEVASTATING SOCIAL ILLS -- DRUGS, CRIME, ILLITERACY AND IMMORALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ABLE DIRECTS, COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF NARCONON INTERNATIONAL, APPLIED SCHOLASTICS INTERNATIONAL, CRIMINON INTERNATIONAL AND THE WAY TO HAPPINESS FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ABLE PROGRAMS AND STANDARDS, TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF SOCIAL BETTERMENT CENTERS AND GROUPS, AND TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE WITH SOCIAL BETTERMENT PROGRAMS AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THEIR LOCAL CHALLENGES.
ABLE CREATES AND PUBLISHES MATERIALS FOR USE IN SOCIAL BETTERMENT PROGRAMS. SUCH PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE DRUG REHABILITATION MATERIALS, ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES, FORMS AND MANUALS TO ASSIST STAFF OF NARCONON CENTERS TO EFFECTIVELY REHABILITATE ADDICTS, AND EDUCATION BOOKS, STUDY GUIDES, BOOKLETS AND LITERACY MATERIALS FOR USE IN SCHOOLS, TUTORING CENTERS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE COMPETENT LIFELONG LEARNERS. AND IN THE FIELD OF MORAL CHARACTER ABLE'S PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE INMATE CORRESPONDENCE COURSES, STUDY BOOKLETS AND MATERIALS FOR CRIMINAL REFORM WHILE ADDITIONALLY ASSISTING THE WAY TO HAPPINESS FOUNDATION TO PUBLISH THE BOOK THE WAY TO HAPPINESS IN MORE THAN 117 LANGUAGES IN OVER 185 NATIONS INTERNATIONALLY.
ABLE CONDUCTS BROAD PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS PROMOTING EDUCATION AND LITERACY, DRUG AWARENESS AND ADDICTION PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION AS WELL AS COMMON SENSE MORAL VALUES BY REACHING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH WEBSITES, INTERNET ADVERTISEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR EACH OF ITS INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL BETTERMENT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS MANY OF THEIR LICENSEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Walker President/director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $4,344 |
Elena Filoscia Trustee/non-Officer Employee | Trustee | 60 | $4,532 |
Larissa Cartwright Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lynne Shape Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Sarah Feshbach Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Scott Waldroff Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $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 | $124,187 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $124,187 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,631,498 |
| Investment income | $32,841 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,001 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46,746 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,836,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $256,125 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $11,360 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,370 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,167 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,272 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $523,778 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $100,949 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $482,300 |
| Office expenses | $116,295 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $15,095 |
| Occupancy | $256,854 |
| Travel | $13,886 |
| 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 | $54,083 |
| Insurance | $17,455 |
| All other expenses | $11,011 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,011,717 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,536,312 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $716,526 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $507,498 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $87,797 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,411 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,696,393 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $70,825 |
| Total assets | $7,650,762 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $737,455 |
| Grants payable | $2,271 |
| Deferred revenue | $38,421 |
| 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 | $70,825 |
| Total liabilities | $848,972 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,790,057 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,733 |
| 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 | $7,650,762 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Association For Better Living And Education has awarded $255,450 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NARCONON INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAMS | $73,337 |
SOCIAL BETTERMENT PROPERTIES INC PURPOSE: DRUG REHABILITATION FACILITY | $6,919 |
APPLIED SCHOLASTICS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND LITEREACY PROGRAMS | $81,656 |
THE WAY TO HAPPINESS FOUNDATION INT PURPOSE: CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $7,700 |
NARCONON OF OKLAHOMA PURPOSE: DRUG REHABILITATION FACILITY AND OPERATIONS | $85,838 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Visions Global Empowerment Irvine, CA | $822,024 | $3,549,345 |
Child Aid Portland, OR | $1,777,110 | $2,062,900 |
Association For Better Living And Education Los Angeles, CA | $7,650,762 | $1,836,899 |
International Funders For Indigenous Peoples Sacramento, CA | $1,180,017 | $884,259 |
Galilee International Us Fremont, CA | $158,516 | $359,023 |
Makindu Childrens Program Eugene, OR | $525,886 | $528,001 |
Forward Advantage Foundation Inc Fresno, CA | $739,016 | $150,999 |
Oasis World Mission Apple Valley, CA | $1,236,131 | $155,576 |
Water Underground Long Beach, CA | $3,753 | $0 |
Caring For China Inc Santa Ana, CA | $20,597 | $0 |
Sown Inc Graton, CA | $33,226 | $0 |
Fulbright Us Uk Foundation San Francisco, CA | $0 | $68,551 |
Awaso Hope Foundation Los Altos, CA | $29,437 | $0 |
Samaria Mission Elk Grove, CA | $11,951 | $18,748 |
Wilderness Conservancy Los Angeles, CA | $686,018 | $17,498 |
Assistant Hands Santa Clara, CA | $4,856 | $8,900 |
Iafor Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | $0 | $0 |