BETTER LIVING FOR CITIZENS INC

EIN: 271164930 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Total Revenue
$294,642
Total Expenses
$406,334
Total Assets
$2,892,812
Net Assets
$-602,778
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
JOHN GRIER JR
Phone
2485835471
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BETTER LIVING FOR CITIZENS INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $295K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $406K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $187,680
Program Service Revenue $103,164
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $3,798
TOTAL REVENUE $294,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $372,701
Other Expenses $406,334
TOTAL EXPENSES $406,334

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $294,642 $314,598 -0.1%
Expenses $406,334 $391,863 +0.0%
Net Income $-111,692 $-77,265 +0.4%
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
5
Independent Members
5
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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANGELA SETTLE TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADDISON HINES VICE PRESIDENT 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA GRIER TRUSTEE 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GRIER JR PRESIDENT 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA HINES TRUSTEE 0.10
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $294,642 $406,334 $2,892,812 $-111,692
2022 $314,598 $391,863 $2,980,625 $-77,265
2021 $305,427 $375,898 $3,054,848 $-70,471
2020 $297,444 $371,264 $2,882,759 $-73,820
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