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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3431380

A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HOUSTON, TX 77094

Financials

$3K$10K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2022990$3,200$9,590-$6,390$3,444$600$2,844
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,600
Membership dues
$2,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$400
Other revenue
-$400

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$400
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$400
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$670
Program services (functional)
$3,210
Management and general (functional)
$4,000
Fundraising (functional)
$200

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,990
Total assets, end of year
$3,444
Total liabilities, end of year
$600
Net assets, end of year
$2,844
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,200
Net assets with donor restrictions
$644
Gross receipts
$5,200
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2021
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 December 31, 2022, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dreux A LawesFounder Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Troy A MooreBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jessica McDanielCommunity Relations Director
Officer
10$0
Koy BuyajianBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 941272, HOUSTON, TX 77094-8272
In care of
% DREUX LAWES
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
5850 San Felipe St Suite 500, Houston TX 77057
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
Dreux A Lawes, PO BOX 941272, HOUSTON, TX 77094
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Dreux Lawes, 13710 Park Row Dr, Houston TX 77084
Signed the 990
Dreux A Lawes, Founder Chairman
Phone
(833) 747-2227

Mission

A Better Day Foundations mission is to provide support resources and aid to homeless individuals individuals affected by natural LGBTQ+ community and individuals who have been diagnosed and who deal with a confirmed mental illness.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2022

Program accomplishments

  • This was our "State of Me State of Mind Mental Health Conference hosted October 2 2022 at the Hyatt Hotel Houston West. Expenses included the room rental breakfast catering setup cleanup and for all marketing and promotional materials. This was a free seminar open to the public which provided free continental breakfast for all volunteers and participants. The seminar included a guest licensed clinical psychotherapist from Baltimore MD who specializes in working with individuals with a mental illness and behavorial issues.
    Expenses $940
  • This expense was for our "Feed the Community" event where we provided brown lunch bags to the homeless and those in need in the greater Houston metro area and areas affected by natural disaster. We served over 1200 lunch bags during the programs time.
    Expenses $2,000
  • This expense was for our fund to assistance individuals in need with temporary housing assistance. We helped over 5 families with hotel expenses food purchases and essentials.
    Expenses $270

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Not on file

At risk of automatic revocation

None of the last three returns is in the IRS public files. The IRS revokes tax-exempt status after three consecutive years without a return. Recent filings can take a few weeks to appear.

File the 2025 990-N for A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
85-3431380
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P85)
Assets (IRS master file)
$152,728
Income (IRS master file)
$618,220

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2026
Posted by the IRS
August 11, 2026
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2026

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2022
Officer: Dreux Lawes
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022$3,200$9,590$3,444XML

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 85-3431380).

Questions about A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION is 85-3431380.
Is A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2026 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2026.
Are donations to A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION 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 A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2022 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Who is the principal officer of A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022 names Dreux A Lawes.
Who are the officers and directors of A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does A BETTER DAY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $3,200, expenses of $9,590 and total assets of $3,444 at year end.

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