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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2061215

BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC

Tax-exempt · PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460

Financials

$150K$127K2023$238K$187K2024$236K$270K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$236,343$269,775-$33,432$48,808$0$48,808
December 31, 2024990$237,930$186,851$51,079$80,640$0$80,640
December 31, 2023990-EZ$150,217$127,381$22,836$29,561–$29,561
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$158,768
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$77,575
Other revenue
$77,575

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$185
Occupancy
$192,014
Program services (functional)
$242,420
Management and general (functional)
$25,755
Fundraising (functional)
$1,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$80,640
Total assets, end of year
$48,808
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$48,808
Net assets without donor restrictions
$48,808
Gross receipts
$237,943
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
PA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TARA WALLACEVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
CHRIS BRICKHOUSEPRESIDENT
Officer
30$0
SARA SHULTZFINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
SUSAN HOEFLICHOUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE DOUGHERTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIA WASHINGTONOUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTYN KOLTER SNYDEROUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
FAITH BUTLEROUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
SALENA ROSKOSOUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS BRICKHOUSEPRESIDENT
Officer
30$0
TARA WALLACEVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
20$0
SARA SHULTZFINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KATIE DOUGHERTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN HOEFLICHOUTREACH STAGG
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTYN KOLTER SNYDEROUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
FAITH BUTLEROUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIA WASHINGTONOUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
SALENA ROSKOSOUTREACH STAFF
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS BRICKHOUSEPRESIDENT30$0
TARA WALLACEVICE PRESIDENT20$0
SARA SHULTZFINANCIAL DIRECTOR1$0
SUSAN HOEFLICHOUTREACH STAFF1$0
KATIE DOUGHERTYSECRETARY1$0
KRISTYN KOLTER SNYDEROUTREACH STAFF1$0
FAITH BUTLEROUTREACH STAFF1$0
SALENA ROSKOSOUTREACH STAFF1$0
JULIA WASHINGTONOUTREACH STAFF1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
145 MAIN ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460-3562
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
103 jay ave, phoenixville PA 19460
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHRIS BRICKHOUSE, 31 BETHEL CHURCH RD, SPRING CITY, PA 19475
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
chris gordon brickhouse, 103 jay ave, phoenixville PA 19460
Signed the 990
CHRIS BRICKHOUSE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(484) 686-3575

Mission

We firmly believe that developing a good working relationship with our clients is extremely important as they are people deserving dignity and respect. The better we know the person and their needs, the better we can either assist them ourselves or refer them to one of our large network of local non-profits that can help - from help acquiring affordable housing to receiving mental health or addiction recovery treatment, if we can't help, we know someone that can. We are a direct action organization and distribute the items to those on the streets.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TEMPORARY HOUSING
    Expenses $147,273
  • STREET OUTREACH
    Expenses $44,244
  • HOUSING ASSISTANCE
    Expenses $32,141

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

IRS record

EIN
86-2061215
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,808
Income (IRS master file)
$237,943

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$236,343$269,775$48,808IRS
990December 2024$237,930$186,851$80,640XML
990-EZDecember 2023$150,217$127,381$29,561XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: chris gordon brickhouse
December 31, 2021≤ $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 86-2061215).

Questions about BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC

What is the EIN of BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC is 86-2061215.
Is BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH 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 DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH 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 BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS BRICKHOUSE.
Who are the officers and directors of BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BETTER DAYS AHEAD OUTREACH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $236,343, expenses of $269,775 and total assets of $48,808 at year end.

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