INVEST FOR BETTER INC

EIN: 203927576 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$599,275
Total Expenses
$542,766
Total Assets
$635,122
Net Assets
$633,122
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Janine Firpo
Phone
5106558558
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INVEST FOR BETTER INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $599K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $543K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Invest for Better provides values-aligned financial education to women in the US and globally. We are reducing the wealth gap by providing the knowledge and support women need to become confident investors, and we show them how to transform their relationship with money by investing in the things they care about.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $420,399 Revenue: $33,374

We trained 32 volunteer Circle leaders who facilitated 23 Circles with 210 women. We conducted 7 Deep Dive courses with over 100 registrants and offered 35 on-line webinars to over 700 registrants...

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We trained 32 volunteer Circle leaders who facilitated 23 Circles with 210 women. We conducted 7 Deep Dive courses with over 100 registrants and offered 35 on-line webinars to over 700 registrants. We grew our email list and Linked in followership by over 40%. To expand our reach and help more women align their investments with their values, we launched our first Regional Hub in Philadelphia, and designed a new Shifting Wealth, Strengthening Futures program.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $564,651
Program Service Revenue $33,374
Investment Income $1,250
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $599,275

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $59,619
Program Expenses $420,399
Other Expenses $542,766
TOTAL EXPENSES $542,766

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $599,275 $698,732 -0.1%
Expenses $542,766 $291,681 +0.9%
Net Income $56,509 $407,051 -0.9%
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
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
75

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
2
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Janine Firpo President 40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Remmer Secretary and Treasurer 20
Officer Director
$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 $599,275 $542,766 $635,122 $56,509
2023 $698,732 $291,681 $601,424 $407,051
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