Nonprofit · EIN 47-5591391
BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC
Tax-exempt · NAPLES, FL 34119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $20,364,256 | $6,639,384 | $13,724,872 | $34,799,802 | $176,181 | $34,623,621 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,401,254 | $4,015,226 | $11,386,028 | $21,022,396 | $165,635 | $20,856,761 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,173,782
- Program service revenue
- $3,006
- Investment income
- $1,200,137
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $176,335
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,086
- Other revenue
- -$12,669
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $41,801
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $459,712
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,560,516
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,856
- Accounting fees
- $79,599
- Occupancy
- $29,804
- Travel
- $434,059
- Depreciation
- $27,858
- Program services (functional)
- $5,738,993
- Management and general (functional)
- $632,486
- Fundraising (functional)
- $267,905
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,022,396
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,799,802
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $176,181
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,623,621
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $151,043
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,180,313
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,077,388
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,546,233
- Gross receipts
- $20,392,720
- Employees
- 77
- Volunteers
- 3,166
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN ROSE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $258,125 | $10,035 |
| ISIS LAROSE | VP OF STRAT. PRTNS. & MARKET DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,035 | $8,160 |
| MARIA HAYES | CFO Officer | 40 | $132,139 | $7,140 |
| KAYLA PALACIOS | VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,295 | $8,160 |
| LORA BOSTICK | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,093 | $8,160 |
| TRAVIS MCGILVARY | SR. DIR., WORKFORCE RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,450 | $5,440 |
| JEFFREY BELL | E.D. OF BETTER JOBS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,095 | $9,864 |
| JESSICA THARPE | COO AS OF 09/03/2024 Officer | 40 | $59,411 | $680 |
| TARREN BRAGDON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISE BARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA SAPUTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN SPILKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN ROSE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $250,000 | $8,160 |
| MARIA HAYES | CFO AS OF 11-16-23 Officer | 40 | $15,625 | $0 |
| TARREN BRAGDON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISE BARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN SPILKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15275 COLLIER BLVD STE 201, NAPLES, FL 34119-6750
- In care of
- % MEGAN ROSE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 15275 Collier Blvd Suite 201-284, Naples FL 34119
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEGAN ROSE, 15275 COLLIER BLVD STE 201-284, NAPLES, FL 34119
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Tarren Bragdon, 15275 Collier Blvd Suite 201-284, Naples FL 34119
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN ROSE, CEO
- Phone
- (239) 470-2733
- Website
- WWW.BETTERTOGETHERUS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
BETTER TOGETHER HELPS AT-RISK FAMILIES BY EMPOWERING PARENTS AND SURROUNDING THEM WITH COMMUNITY, MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES, AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT. OUR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED MODEL PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES SO THAT NO FAMILY STRUGGLES ALONE. THIS APPROACH PREVENTS THE NEED FOR FOSTER CARE AND BREAKS THE CYCLE OF GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCY. BETTER TOGETHER IS ENTIRELY FUNDED BY PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS. BETTER TOGETHER SERVES AT-RISK FAMILIES THAT ARE ISOLATED AND ON THE VERGE OF FAMILY BREAKDOWN DUE TO ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, NATURAL DISASTERS, OR PERSONAL CHALLENGES. WE EMPOWER PARENTS TO LEAD THE WAY IN OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AS OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND NETWORK OF CHURCHES, VETTED VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYER PARTNERS OFFER DIRECT AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- OUR BETTER FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS AT-RISK FAMILIES PREVENT CHILD NEGLECT AND ABANDONMENT BEFORE STATE INVOLVEMENT IS NEEDED. OUR VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES TEMPORARILY CARE FOR CHILDREN WHILE OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS HELPS PARENTS REGAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, AND RE-ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES. IN FY 2024, BETTER FAMILIES PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO CHILDREN ACROSS FLORIDA WITH A 98% REUNIFICATION RATE. SERVICES INCLUDED: HOSTING: 213 CHILDREN RECEIVED SAFE, SHORT-TERM CARE DURING TIMES OF FAMILY CRISIS. PARENT MENTORING: KIDS STAY SAFE WHEN PARENTS STAY STRONG. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).750 CHILDREN WERE POSITIVELY IMPACTED THROUGH 1-ON-1 PARENT MENTORING TO GUIDE PARENTS THROUGH CRISES SUCH AS ADDICTION RECOVERY, SECURING STABLE HOUSING, FINDING EMPLOYMENT, ESCAPING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND OVERCOMING HEALTH ISSUES. PARENT SUPPORT: 5,250 CHILDREN WERE POSITIVELY IMPACTED THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THEIR PARENTS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND CREATING SAFER HOMES. OUR HELP IMPACTED 3,729 FAMILIES ACROSS 33 COUNTIES THROUGH OUR BETTER FAMILIES PROGRAM, AND 98.5% OF FAMILIES STAYED INTACT (DOUBLE THE REUNIFICATION RATE OF FLORIDA FOSTER CARE). THIS YEAR, MORE THAN 40% OF FAMILY REFERRALS CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND FIRST RESPONDERS AND THE NEED FOR FOSTER CARE HAS BEEN REDUCED IN 91% OF THE COUNTIES WHERE WE SERVE.Expenses $4,317,029 · grants $41,801
- OUR BETTER JOBS PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO FAMILIES IN POVERTY. WE HAVE TRAINED HUNDREDS OF CHURCHES NATIONWIDE INCLUDING 16 ADDITIONAL CHURCHES IN 2024 TO HOST SECOND-CHANCE JOB FAIRS. EACH EVENT OFFERS WRAP AROUND VOLUNTEER SERVICES REMOVING BARRIERS TO FINDING A JOB, INCLUDING FREE INTERVIEW COACHING, TECHNICAL AND TRADE SCHOOL RESOURCES, RESUME HELP, PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING, HAIRCUTS, AND LEGAL ADVICE. MORE THAN 40,000 PEOPLE HAVE ATTENDED OUR EVENTS (6,038 IN FY 2024) WITH 13% HIRED ON THE SPOT AND 60% EMPLOYED WITHIN SIX WEEKS. A TOTAL OF 3,659 CHILDREN WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR JOBS PROGRAM, AS WE WORKED ALONGSIDE THEIR PARENTS TO SECURE MEANINGFUL WORK, STABILITY, AND MENTORSHIP.Expenses $1,421,964 · revenue $3,006
- OUR MENTORING AND PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES GIVE ISOLATED PARENTS THE CHANCE TO MEET OTHER PARENTS, RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, AND BENEFIT FROM THE COLLECTIVE WISDOM OF A COMMUNITY THAT CARES DEEPLY ABOUT THEIR LIVES. WE HELP TO STABILIZE EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND CHILDCARE AND ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS BY CLEANING HOMES, REMOVING SAFETY RISKS, AND IMPROVING LIVING CONDITIONS. WE MENTOR AND EDUCATE ON PARENTING, FATHER RE-ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND PROVIDE RESPITE CARE TO GIVE PARENTS A NIGHT OFF TO REST AND RECHARGE. ALL OF THESE SERVICES REDUCE RISK FACTORS FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5591391
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,799,802
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,392,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $20,364,256 | $6,639,384 | $34,799,802 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,401,254 | $4,015,226 | $21,022,396 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,739,131 | $1,913,853 | $9,461,991 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Tarren Bragdon | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-5591391).
Questions about BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC
- What is the EIN of BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC is 47-5591391.
- Is BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC 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 TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MEGAN ROSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $258,125 (MEGAN ROSE, CEO).
- How much revenue does BETTER TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $20,364,256, expenses of $6,639,384 and total assets of $34,799,802 at year end.
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