BETTERALIFE INC

EIN: 814450998 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

PURCELLVILLE, VA

Total Revenue
$198,039
Total Expenses
$230,694
Total Assets
$50,808
Net Assets
$42,003
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH FORD
Phone
7037278974
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BETTERALIFE INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $198K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $231K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Providing children and families with food, educational assistance, and life-skill services. Showing youth and individuals the educational and job-related opportunities they can pursue and inspire hope for a bright future ahead. Through our programs, we provide children with the resources they need to succeed, inspire hope, and empower them to pursue their dreams.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $146,930 Revenue: $0

Served 10,000 children and families in 2024 Fairfax county and Loudoun County. We provided over 60,000 pounds of food serving Loudoun County and Fairfax county weekly weekly. Provided weekly meals...

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Served 10,000 children and families in 2024 Fairfax county and Loudoun County. We provided over 60,000 pounds of food serving Loudoun County and Fairfax county weekly weekly. Provided weekly meals bags for children to have on the weekend to community centers and schools. Provided emergency support for clothes, food, housing and hygiene when contacted by the county and or multiple schools we assist locally. Opened a new food pantry in one Fairfax county elementary clothes, shoes and hygiene items for students who need it. Provided emergency assistance to homeless familiesvia calls from the families or the county asking for the after hours help.

Program 2
Expenses: $26,857 Revenue: $0

We provided 800 new book bags with school supplies. We served 1,440 children in our 9 month education school program for homework help. We provided hot dinner for 1,440 children which averages to 40...

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We provided 800 new book bags with school supplies. We served 1,440 children in our 9 month education school program for homework help. We provided hot dinner for 1,440 children which averages to 40 children per week in our homework club. We provided 1000 families with a holiday meal and toys,

Program 3
Expenses: $2,904 Revenue: $0

We provided 24 cooking classes in all between Fairfax county and Loudoun County. Providing lessons to 480 youth.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $188,838
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $9,201
TOTAL REVENUE $198,039

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $27,429
Fundraising Expenses $2,113
Program Expenses $176,691
Other Expenses $203,265
TOTAL EXPENSES $230,694

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $198,039 $187,975 +0.1%
Expenses $230,694 $147,876 +0.6%
Net Income $-32,655 $40,099 -1.8%
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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
6
Volunteers
110

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
8
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABTH MARIE FORD PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE STONE CHAIRWOMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN STUTZ TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA JOHNSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH ORYE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MULL CHAIRWOMEN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED ARGLEBEN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA WHITE CHAIRMAN 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $198,039 $230,694 $50,808 $-32,655
2023 $187,975 $147,876 $76,072 $40,099
2022 $99,487 $89,554 $34,559 $9,933
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