B E S T Opportunities Inc is located in Apple Valley, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (J30) the organization is classified as: Vocational Rehabilitation, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, B E S T Opportunities Inc employed 166 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. B E S T Opportunities 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 12/2023, B E S T Opportunities Inc generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.2% per year over the past 9 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND INTEGRATION OF DISABLE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIRECT CLIENT PROGRAM SERVICE: SPECIAL TRAINING SERVICES TO ADULT CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL HANDICAPS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Karin L Etheridge CEO | 40 | $134,188 | |
| Joanne Muir Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Steven Stewart President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Richard Barr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Peggi Fries Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Melody Payne Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,342,816 | 
| Investment income | $15,774 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $32,658 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,403,402 | 
| 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. | $134,188 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,419 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,706,292 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $137,938 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $306,626 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,373 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,257 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $164,702 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $12,171 | 
| Office expenses | $16,328 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $279,050 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $5,830 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $374,039 | 
| Insurance | $436,746 | 
| All other expenses | $110,233 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,402,726 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $776,851 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,598,929 | 
| 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 | $31,123 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,756,779 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $206,095 | 
| Total assets | $6,369,777 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,195 | 
| 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 | $295,139 | 
| Total liabilities | $351,334 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,018,443 | 
| 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 | $6,369,777 |