Communities For Better Health is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Communities For Better Health employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communities For Better Health 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, Communities For Better Health generated $342.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $324.7k 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:
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OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES BY PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND ADDRESSING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NURTURING COMMUNITIES: AT COMMUNITIES FOR BETTER HEALTH, WE BELIEVE THAT THE BEST WAY TO CARRY OUT OUR VALUES IS TO INVEST IN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, LEADERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR NURTURING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE, WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH BY MEETING COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THEY ARE AND EMPOWER THEM TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EVALUATING CAPACITIES, EQUIPPING THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROJECT PLANNING, AND ENGAGING THROUGH IMPLEMENTING PROJECT PLANS AND CREATING SYSTEM-LEVEL CHANGE.
NOURISHING COMMUNITIES: THROUGH OUR NOURISHING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE, WE WORK ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND LEADERS TO DEVELOP CONNECTIONS, SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUSTAINABLY ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH EQUITY. TO DATE, OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES COMMUNITY GARDENING, NOURISH PRODUCE BOXES, AND PARTNERING WITH CANDO HOUSTON TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY CORNER STORES INITIATIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristin Bennett President/exec Dir | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Whitney Weathersby Treasurer/coo | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Brennon Sansom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $103,928 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $237,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,875 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $341,175 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,027 |
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 | $342,202 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,875 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,218 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $142,523 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,744 |
Payroll taxes | $10,903 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $849 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,090 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,707 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,518 |
Office expenses | $4,498 |
Information technology | $12,430 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,414 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,478 |
All other expenses | $1,177 |
Total functional expenses | $324,710 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,559 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $30,324 |
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 | $1,849 |
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 | $172,732 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,578 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $72,300 |
Total liabilities | $76,878 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $56,957 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,897 |
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 | $172,732 |