Better Life Television Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $535.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Grants Pass, OR
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 93-1011913
Organization Overview
Better Life Television Inc, operating under the name Better Life Broadcasting Network, is located in Grants Pass, OR. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Better Life Broadcasting Network employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Life Broadcasting Network 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 06/2021, Better Life Broadcasting Network generated $535.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $537.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP AND BROADCAST UPLIFTING CHRISTIAN PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BETTER LIFE TELEVISION BROADCASTING DEVELOPS AND BROADCASTS CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO AN EVER INCREASING AUDIENCE. BROADCASTS ARE 24 HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO REACH AS MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAVING MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST. IN ADDITION, WE WANT TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT WILL ENRICH THE VIEWERS LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Oliver Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carole Blech Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kimberlei Wagner Chair / Pres | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Walter Macphee Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joan Peterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Breyer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $484,504 |
| Investment income | $51 |
| 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 | $535,118 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $194,488 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,672 |
| 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 | $43,503 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,640 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $273 |
| Travel | $2,665 |
| 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 | $15,123 |
| Insurance | $8,132 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $537,517 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,151 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $172,268 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $2,800 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,467 |
| Total assets | $2,053,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,053,453 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Better Life Television Inc has recieved totaling $210,102.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fjarli Foundation Inc Medford, OR PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION OPERATING EXPENSE | $200,000 |
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $102 |
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|---|---|---|
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Independent Television Service Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,120,260 | $24,197,338 |
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Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | $26,593,294 | $15,075,890 |
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Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc Reno, NV | $10,387,926 | $6,071,979 |
Friends Of Idaho Public Television Inc Boise, ID | $17,181,185 | $8,057,711 |
Friends Of Ksps Spokane, WA | $7,790,595 | $5,878,281 |
Valley Public Television Inc Fresno, CA | $3,745,681 | $4,651,437 |
Washington Public Affairs Network Olympia, WA | $5,929,484 | $3,716,580 |