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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2956154

FOR THE BETTER INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11234

Financials

$55K$10K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOR THE BETTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$54,841$10,064$44,777$52,967–$52,967
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$54,841

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$800
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$800
Occupancy
$301
Other expenses
$8,963
Program services (functional)
$8,805

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,027
Total assets, end of year
$52,967
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$52,967
Cash, savings and investments
$52,967
Gross receipts
$54,841

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KOYINSOLA OWOADEPROGRAM ASSISTANT4$800
RASHEEDAT AJALAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR20$0
DAPHNE LYSIUSSECRETARY1$0
TAOFEEK OWOADETREASURER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1866 E 51ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3810
In care of
% RASHEEDAT AJALA
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1866 E 51st street, Brooklyn NY 11234
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Rasheedat Ajala, 1866 E 51st street, Brooklyn NY 11234
Signed the 990-EZ
RASHEEDAT AJALA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(718) 404-2102
Return prepared by
ENCORE BUSINESS SERVICES

Mission

To impact the lives of at risk minority youth thr

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Annual Wellness Fair 500 persons were served Annual gathering where we provide nutrition education, food demonstrations, and activities for families.
    Expenses $700
  • Better Health Program 80 persons were served An afterschool program teaching teens how to make healthier food and lifestyle choices with cooking classes.
    Expenses $7,955
  • Youth Summit for health and nutrition 100 persons Program that serves minority youth and adolescents with health and nutrition education and resources.
    Expenses $150

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for FOR THE BETTER INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
85-2956154
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Rasheedat Ajala
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Rasheedat Ajala
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$54,841$10,064$52,967XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Rasheedat Ajala
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Rasheedat Ajala
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Rasheedat Ajala
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-2956154).

Questions about FOR THE BETTER INC

What is the EIN of FOR THE BETTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOR THE BETTER INC is 85-2956154.
Is FOR THE BETTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to FOR THE BETTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOR THE BETTER INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FOR THE BETTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOR THE BETTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOR THE BETTER INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Rasheedat Ajala.
Who are the officers and directors of FOR THE BETTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $800 (KOYINSOLA OWOADE, PROGRAM ASSISTANT).
How much revenue does FOR THE BETTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $54,841, expenses of $10,064 and total assets of $52,967 at year end.

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