BUILD BETTER LA

EIN: 811699772

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$2,330
Total Expenses
$60,995
Total Assets
$83,067
Net Assets
$83,067
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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
THOMAS DAVIS
Phone
2134526565
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

BUILD BETTER LA, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 100% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $61K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 2518% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT BALLOT MEASURES AND POLICIES IN THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN AREA THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CREATE GOOD JOBS.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,330
TOTAL REVENUE $2,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $60,995
Other Expenses $60,995
TOTAL EXPENSES $60,995

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $2,330 $3,480,242 -1.0%
Expenses $60,995 $3,365,750 -1.0%
Net Income $-58,665 $114,492 -1.5%
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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
2
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
2
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RUSTY HICKS PRESIDENT/TREASURER 2.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS DAVIS PRINCIPAL OFFICER 2.0
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
2018 $2,330 $60,995 $83,067 $-58,665
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