Best Of The Batch Foundation is located in Munhall, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Best Of The Batch Foundation employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Best Of The Batch Foundation 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 Of The Batch Foundation generated $1.9m 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 (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO PROVIDE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE PURPOSE, DESIRE AND RESOURCES TO GIVE THEIR BEST EFFORTS IN ALL THEY DO THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION HAS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING BEST OF THE BATCH CLUB, DIGNITY & RESPECT FOR YOUTH, READING & COMPUTER LITERACY, SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM AND CLUBHOUSE CORNER.
BATCHPACKS FOR KIDS - BATCHPACKS FOR KIDS IS OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVE TO PREPARE THE STUDENTS TO BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN ADDITION TO A BATCHPACK, SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE ALSO HANDED OUT TO STUDENTS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. OVER 5,000 BATCHPACKS HAVE BEEN GIVEN OUT SINCE THE PROGRAM HAS STARTED. THE STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO DONATE BACK THEIR BATCHPACK ONCE THEY ARE DONE USING IT TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED.
BATCH-A TOYS - THE BATCH-A TOYS IS A SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY PROGRAM WHERE THE FOUNDATION ADOPTS 100 ALLEGHENY COUNTY FAMILIES AND PROVIDES TOYS AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. MORE THAN 6,000 TOYS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS ARE DONATED AND WRAPPED BY MORE THAN 225 VOLUNTEERS AT AN ANNUAL WRAPPING PARTY. THE GIFTS ARE PERSONALLY DELIVERED BY CHARLIE, LATASHA AND SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS ALONG WITH CHRISTMAS DINNER ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Latasha M Wilson-Batch Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $85,270 |
Charles D Batch President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandy Cochran Fritz Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lynn Banazsak Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anthony Snoddy Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Smith Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Massaro Construction Group Construction | 12/30/21 | $2,496,549 |
Tka Architects Inc Architect | 12/30/21 | $127,430 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,617,539 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $137,852 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,617,539 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,857 |
Investment income | $286 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $133,342 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $129,490 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,889,967 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $115,798 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,270 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $170,235 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,357 |
Payroll taxes | $21,668 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,880 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,712 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $148,643 |
Travel | $20,611 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $346,800 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $308,650 |
Insurance | $37,335 |
All other expenses | $11,459 |
Total functional expenses | $1,724,661 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,131,419 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $771,781 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $355,667 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,473 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $18,775 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,344 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,441,213 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $332 |
Total assets | $13,746,004 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $608,956 |
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 | $4,917,049 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $13,249 |
Total liabilities | $5,539,254 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,209,028 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $997,722 |
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 | $13,746,004 |