Nonprofit · EIN 87-1199633
BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TACOMA, WA 98422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,206 | $52,665 | $16,541 | $27,168 | $9,995 | $17,173 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $928 | $1,186 | -$258 | $632 | – | $632 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $1,761 | $871 | $890 | $890 | – | $890 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $69,206
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $4,602
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $29,067
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,176
- Printing, publications and postage
- $96
- Other expenses
- $6,791
- Program services (functional)
- $52,665
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $632
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,168
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,995
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,173
- Cash, savings and investments
- $27,168
- Gross receipts
- $69,206
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORNELL G HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $29,067 | $963 |
| JANICE Y HUNT-HARRIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | – |
| LEE WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | – |
| VERDA WASHINGTON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | – |
| ANDREA HODGES | MEMBER | 0 | $0 | – |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNELL G HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| JANICE Y HUNT-HARRIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LEE WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| VERDA WASHINGTON | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNELL G HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| JANICE Y HUNT-HARRIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| LEE WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| VERDA WASHINGTON | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4301 HARBOR RIDGE RD NE, TACOMA, WA 98422-2341
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CORNELL G HARRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Website
- www.betterlifecdc.org
- Return prepared by
- MORGAN ACCOUNTING INC
Mission
COMMUNITY RESOURCE ADVOCATE
Program accomplishments
- SEE SHEDULE OExpenses $52,665 · grants $69,206
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1199633
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,168
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,206
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,206 | $52,665 | $27,168 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $928 | $1,186 | $632 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $1,761 | $871 | $890 | XML |
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 87-1199633).
Questions about BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 87-1199633.
- Is BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $29,067 (CORNELL G HARRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BETTER LIFE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $69,206, expenses of $52,665 and total assets of $27,168 at year end.
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