A BETTER WAY OF LIVING INC

EIN: 850482521 501(c)(3) Human Services

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Total Revenue
$7,313,025
Total Expenses
$6,588,505
Total Assets
$1,894,038
Net Assets
$1,457,556
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
John Noel
Phone
5053329164
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

A BETTER WAY OF LIVING INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.6M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

A BETTER WAY OF LIVING, INCORPORATED PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE FORM OF HOUSING, DAILY NEEDS, AND TRAINING.

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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 $2,623
Program Service Revenue $6,585,158
Investment Income $934
Other Revenue $724,310
TOTAL REVENUE $7,313,025

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,853,981
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,746,029
Other Expenses $734,524
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,588,505

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,313,025 $5,666,879 +0.3%
Expenses $6,588,505 $6,722,840 0.0%
Net Income $724,520 $-1,055,961 -1.7%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
223
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
4
$90,000
Total Directors
5
$90,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN NOEL Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$90,000 $0 $90,000
KRISTIN BRADFORD Trustee 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES TORRES Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY BRESNAHAN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL STARR Secretary 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
2024 $7,313,025 $6,588,505 $1,894,038 $724,520
2023 $5,666,879 $6,722,840 $1,128,721 $-1,055,961
2022 $5,864,825 $5,487,073 $2,222,438 $377,752
2021 $5,739,635 $4,735,366 $1,717,518 $1,004,269
2020 $4,955,693 $4,832,711 $1,441,919 $122,982
2019 $4,517,585 $4,686,653 $515,055 $-169,068
2018 $4,730,652 $4,821,540 $660,856 $-90,888
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