BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 161416158 501(c)(3) Human Services

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$1,484,485
Total Expenses
$1,709,487
Total Assets
$1,473,939
Net Assets
$1,125,571
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH WOIKE-GANGA
Phone
7168420440
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BESTSELF FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

BESTSELF FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC., BY SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENGAGING IN OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ALL IN SUPPORT OF BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, EVIDENCED-BASED, ACCESSIBLE AND FAMILY-FOCUSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PROMOTE HEALTH, HOPE, RECOVERY AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,376,924
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $107,561
TOTAL REVENUE $1,484,485

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,293,617
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,293,617
Other Expenses $415,870
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,709,487

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,484,485 $2,082,314 -0.3%
Expenses $1,709,487 $1,016,256 +0.7%
Net Income $-225,002 $1,066,058 -1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$806,343
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELLEN BIELER CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE CARDARELLA BARNABY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH DISTASIO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1.00
Officer
$0 $55,433 $372,039
ELIZABETH WOIKE-GANGA PRESIDENT/CEO 1.00
Officer
$0 $44,059 $434,304
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,484,485 $1,709,487 $1,473,939 $-225,002
2022 $2,082,314 $1,016,256 $1,350,573 $1,066,058
2021 $337,606 $299,575 $585,489 $38,031
2020 $308,853 $310,304 $1,228,716 $-1,451
2019 $260,925 $330,736 $925,456 $-69,811
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