Better Waterworks Inc is located in Swartz, LA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (Y22) the organization is classified as: Local Benevolent Life Insurance Associations, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Waterworks Inc is a 501(c)(12) and as such, is described as a "Benevolent Life Insurance Association, Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Company, Mutual or Cooperative Telephone Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Better Waterworks Inc generated $728.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $645.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE WATER SYSTEM TO APPROXIMATELY 820 MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Bobby Mcnease President  | OfficerTrustee | $99 | |
Mike Kennedy Vicepresident  | OfficerTrustee | $99 | |
Joy Solley Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | $25,128 | |
Mark Lindstrom Director  | Trustee | $0 | |
Britt Trichell Director  | Trustee | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
San-tech Improvements To System  | 12/30/23 | $279,513 | 
Tac Agency Inc Managementrepairs  | 12/30/23 | $122,741 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $178,050 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,050 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $530,812 | 
| Investment income | $20,027 | 
| 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 | $728,889 | 
| 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. | $25,128 | 
| 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 | $1,992 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $62,796 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,315 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $13,819 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $2,604 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $108,997 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,373 | 
| Insurance | $3,192 | 
| All other expenses | $12,722 | 
| Total functional expenses | $645,416 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $545,143 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $67,613 | 
| 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 | $3,084,899 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $3,697,655 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,061 | 
| 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 | $1,937,814 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $53,029 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,162,904 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,534,751 | 
| 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 | $3,697,655 |