BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTY SCHILLING

Phone

3239634299

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $353K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 59% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $448K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $152,623

ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES - IN 2023 WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 24,000 LBS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO THOSE FAMILIES STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY. WE COVERED VETERINARY SERVICES (INCLUDING SPAY/NEUTER AND WELLNESS) FOR 2,013 PETS AND 862 VACCINATIONS WERE GIVEN. WE HELPED FACILITATE 66 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS AND 4,421 INQUIRIES WERE ANSWERED.

Program 2

Expenses: $80,000 Revenue: $80,672

FISCAL SPONSOR - SHELTER ME - ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SHELTER ME WHICH IS PRODUCING A FILM SERIES THAT FEATURES SHELTER PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO HELP THEM, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF SHELTER PETS AND PROMOTE THEIR ADOPTION AND TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN SHELTERS. THE PRODUCTION OF THE FILM SERIES INCLUDES MUSIC LICENSING, RESEARCH, POST-PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, TRAVEL COSTS, MARKETING, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR WEBSITE. SHELTER ME ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE ORGANIZATION ON OTHER PROJECTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $61,710

SHELTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM - ONSITE PROGRAM AT THE LOS ANGELES NORTH CENTRAL ANIMAL SHELTER WHERE OPTIONS ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO SURRENDER THEIR PETS, AND TO HELP PEOPLE GET...

SHELTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM - ONSITE PROGRAM AT THE LOS ANGELES NORTH CENTRAL ANIMAL SHELTER WHERE OPTIONS ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO SURRENDER THEIR PETS, AND TO HELP PEOPLE GET THEIR PETS OUT OF THE SHELTER. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE A PET PANTRY OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES, VETERINARY VOUCHERS FOR ILLNESSES, SKIN ISSUES, EAR INFECTIONS, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, MEDICATION, ETC., EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION, REDEMPTION FEES AND BACK LICENSING, CONNECTING TO OTHER RESOURCES, COMPLETION OF APPLICATIONS, TRANSLATION AND MORE. PRESERVING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND WHEN FAMILIES NEED EACH OTHER MOST, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF PETS BORN WITHOUT FAMILIES AND ENTERING THE OVERCROWDED SHELTER SYSTEM AND HELPING PEOPLE BECOME OR REMAIN HOUSED WITH THEIR PET COMPANIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $320,614

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $32,702

TOTAL REVENUE $353,316

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $165,520

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $294,333

Other Expenses $282,000

TOTAL EXPENSES $447,520

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$353,316	$858,916	-0.6%
Expenses	$447,520	$947,725	-0.5%
Net Income	$-94,204	$-88,809	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

$100,555

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTY SCHILLING	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	60.00	Director	$79,792	$0	$79,792
KERRY ARMSTRONG	ASSOC EXEC DIRECTOR	25.00	Director	$20,763	$0	$20,763
KATE SAWYER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LANA MEIER	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JULIE MAIGRET	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JEN KIM	MEMBER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LAURA PELEGRIN	CHAIR	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHYREEN MARTINHANCOCK	MEMBER	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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	$353,316	$447,520	$148,535	$-94,204
2022	$858,916	$947,725	$242,739	$-88,809
2021	$1,394,721	$1,376,331	$331,548	$18,390
2020	$886,110	$839,097	$313,158	$47,013
2019	$1,157,078	$1,053,993	$266,145	$103,085
2018	$1,029,269	$920,545	$163,060	$108,724