Nonprofit · EIN 23-7307276
BETTER ATX
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78756
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,064,807 | $1,832,556 | $232,251 | $5,246,682 | $114,507 | $5,132,175 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,996,792 | $1,841,105 | $155,687 | $4,937,858 | $58,634 | $4,879,224 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,937,739
- Program service revenue
- $38,921
- Investment income
- $69,916
- Net rental income
- $8,314
- Other revenue
- $18,231
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,247,388
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $146,452
- Depreciation
- $73,972
- Program services (functional)
- $1,428,001
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,536
- Fundraising (functional)
- $349,019
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,937,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,246,682
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $114,507
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,132,175
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,632,362
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,890,281
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $241,894
- Gross receipts
- $3,519,814
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 365
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Noy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| Linda Ford | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $0 |
| Lisa Ottenbacher | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Jane Traugott | VP-Philanthropy Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Ann Cowan | VP-Resource Dev Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Debbie Touchet | VP-Membership Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Glenda Moore | VP-Strat Plan Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Hornickel | VP-Mrktng/Comm Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Judy Kjelland | VP-Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Anna Stewart | VP-Technology Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Tracy Burger | Rec Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Noy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 34 | $0 |
| Linda Ford | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 34 | $0 |
| Lisa Ottenbacher | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Jane Traugott | VP-Philanthropy Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| Ann Cowan | VP-Resource Dev Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Cathy Wodarski | VP-Membership Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| Anna Stewart | VP-Strat Plan Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $0 |
| Stef Atkinson | VP-Mrktng/Comm Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Judy Kjelland | VP-Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Teresa Hartman | VP-Technology Trustee or director, Officer | 22 | $0 |
| Debbie Touchet | Rec Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 44 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4901 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78756-2660
- In care of
- % TRACY BURGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Linda Ford, 4901 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756
- Signed the 990
- Linda Ford, President
- Phone
- (512) 458-3716
- Website
- www.betteratx.org
- Return prepared by
- Dunagan Jack LLP
Mission
To transform the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs.
Program accomplishments
- Better ATX Clothes for Kids provides new school clothing, shoes, and toiletries to underserved students, helping them feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed in the classroom and beyond.Expenses $868,274 · grants $729,824
- Better ATX Toy Cart brings joy to children and their families at Dell Children's Medical Center with volunteer-delivered toys, books, and games-offering comfort during hospital stays.Expenses $140,515 · grants $117,547
- Better ATX Scholars covers tuition, books, and fees for Austin Community College students with financial need and pairs each with an advocate for ongoing support to increase success outcomes.Expenses $120,471 · grants $112,091
- The Organization donated a van wrap and rolling book carts to Austin ISD. The van will be used to deliver books used for the district's summer reading program. Additionally, the Organization selected five surrounding school districts to provide one-time donations to decrease students' school lunch debts.Expenses $105,235 · grants $105,235
- Better ATX School Communities is a two-year partnership with two underserved schools, providing volunteer and financial support to boost student success, teacher satisfaction, and family engagement.Expenses $87,337 · grants $80,127
- Better ATX Families delivers essential household items to families experiencing hardship or transition, offering practical support and hope as they rebuild.Expenses $82,053 · grants $78,448
- Better ATX WasteNot supports the environment by redistributing surplus Thrift House donations to local nonprofits, ensuring useful goods reach families and individuals who need them most.Expenses $23,554 · grants $23,554
- Better ATX Assault Survivors supports young assault survivors at Dell Children's with comforting items like clothing, stuffed animals, and journals-restoring dignity and a sense of safety.Expenses $562 · grants $562
- The Organization's programs are conducted by unpaid volunteer members who provide valuable services to individuals within the community.revenue $38,921
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7307276
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,246,682
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,519,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $2,064,807 | $1,832,556 | $5,246,682 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $1,996,792 | $1,841,105 | $4,937,858 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,900,366 | $1,466,525 | $4,726,986 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $1,424,092 | $1,179,542 | $4,310,086 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7307276).
Questions about BETTER ATX
- What is the EIN of BETTER ATX?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER ATX is 23-7307276.
- Is BETTER ATX tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to BETTER ATX tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER ATX file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BETTER ATX due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BETTER ATX last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BETTER ATX?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Linda Ford.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER ATX?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BETTER ATX have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,064,807, expenses of $1,832,556 and total assets of $5,246,682 at year end.
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