Better Family Life Inc is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Better Family Life Inc employed 152 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Family Life 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 12/2022, Better Family Life Inc generated $8.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Better Family Life Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $1,204,450. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA, PROMOTING INNER CITY LIVING AND ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTS OF YOUTHS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
YOUTH FAMILY AND CLINICAL SERVICES - A PREVENTIVE AND INTERVENTIVE PROGRAM GEARED TOWARD AT-RISK YOUTHS WHO ARE VICTIMS OR POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF DRUG ABUSE AND GANG VIOLENCE. SERVES APPROXIMATELY 10,000 YOUTHS.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - PROGRAM CONNECTS YOUNG ADULT JOB SEEKERS THAT RESIDE IN THE URBAN AREA OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH FAMILY - SUPPORTIVE WORK IN TARGETED INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGIONAL ECONOMY.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A MONTHLY PUBLICATION. ENCOMPASSES THE IDENTIFICATION, CULTIVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO INCREASE INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carmen Dence Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Robinson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Malaika Horne Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhonda Belue Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clyde Crumpton Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brandon Blake Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Daruby School Consulting | 12/30/21 | $103,350 |
Amtc & Associates Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $167,405 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,769,582 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $228,564 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,704 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,998,146 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $632,813 |
| Investment income | $82,080 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$128,364 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$39,929 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,547,445 |
| 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. | $129,820 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,661 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,022,772 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $853,717 |
| Payroll taxes | $321,671 |
| 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 | $865,272 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $215,030 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $408,441 |
| Travel | $86,732 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $78,671 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $273,988 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $59,407 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,269,662 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,030 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,126 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,196,214 |
| 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 | $10,768,075 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,714,754 |
| Total assets | $14,092,199 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $754,964 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $120,405 |
| 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 | $2,122,367 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $468,353 |
| Total liabilities | $3,466,089 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,570,610 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,500 |
| 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 | $14,092,199 |
Over the last fiscal year, Better Family Life Inc has awarded $109,478 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TEEN PREGNANCY & PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: TEEN PREGNANCY & PREVENTION | $23,746 |
EXPRESS HOME CARE LLC PURPOSE: PERSONAL AND HOME CARE SKILLS TRAINING | $85,732 |