BETTER LIFE MINISTRIES (EIN 841213411) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Charles Gene Burton

Phone

9703715715

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BETTER LIFE MINISTRIES, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $290K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $261K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Better Life Ministries exists to evangelize the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ make disciples strengthen and develop healthy churches and equip leaders to serve the Lord Jesus faithfully.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $290,215

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $290,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $103,087

Salaries & Benefits $32,974

Fundraising Expenses $3,565

Program Expenses $251,082

Other Expenses $124,720

TOTAL EXPENSES $260,781

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$290,215	$225,551	+0.3%
Expenses	$260,781	$232,127	+0.1%
Net Income	$29,434	$-6,576	-5.5%

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

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

$27,864

Total Directors

$27,864

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Charles G Burton	Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$4,200	$14,375	$18,575
Joseph Shehata	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Largo	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen Walkup	Board Member	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$9,289	$9,289

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	$290,215	$260,781	$156,809	$29,434
2024	$225,551	$232,127	$120,573	$-6,576
2023	$264,978	$239,140	$129,314	$25,838
2022	$286,414	$232,997	$108,118	$53,417

BETTER LIFE MINISTRIES