A Better Chance For Our Children Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better Chance For Our Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilmington, Delaware, registered in 2010, with $2,095,179 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1307 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19809 EIN 27-1621216 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.1M
▲ 14.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.9M
Net assets
$3.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better Chance For Our Children Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better Chance For Our Children Inc: 20 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better Chance For Our Children Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better Chance For Our Children Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1307 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19809
- City
- Wilmington
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $979K (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $89KNet assets $3.3M
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$89K
Net assets
$3.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,095,179▲14.0% | $1,929,267▲3.8% | $3,284,142▲5.5% | $3,373,313▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2024 | $1,837,788▲1.1% | $1,858,328▲6.4% | $3,111,540▼0.7% | $3,198,841▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,818,150▲15.9% | $1,746,791▲28.1% | $3,132,080▲2.3% | $3,207,834▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,569,318▼8.5% | $1,363,290▲2.8% | $3,060,721▲7.2% | $3,117,425▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,714,246▲7.3% | $1,326,104▼0.6% | $2,854,693▲15.7% | $2,908,883▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,597,176▼14.7% | $1,334,537▼10.3% | $2,466,551▲11.9% | $2,999,515▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,873,499▲19.6% | $1,487,221▲8.1% | $2,203,913▲25.0% | $2,757,267▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,566,126▲6.2% | $1,376,231▲17.2% | $1,763,044▲12.1% | $2,434,656▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,474,160▲20.7% | $1,174,010▲13.7% | $1,573,148▲23.6% | $2,393,447▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,220,893▲0.9% | $1,032,644▲13.3% | $1,272,998▲17.4% | $2,115,930▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,209,587▲27.1% | $911,076▲23.9% | $1,084,749▲38.0% | $1,618,311▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $951,792▼2.8% | $735,104▲17.1% | $786,238▲38.0% | $1,254,513▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $979,388 | $627,896▲11.4% | $569,550▲161% | $1,042,022▲305% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $563,445▲110% | $218,058▲190% | $257,281▲147% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $268,159 | $75,298 | $104,297 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $223K total
10 grants to A Better Chance For Our Children Inc totaling $223K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,932 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $6,457 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $11,443 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2019 | $40,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Chance For Our Children Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Chance For Our Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1621216, based in Wilmington, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Chance For Our Children Inc's EIN?
- A Better Chance For Our Children Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1621216.
- How much revenue does A Better Chance For Our Children Inc report?
- A Better Chance For Our Children Inc reported $2,095,179 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Chance For Our Children Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Chance For Our Children Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Chance For Our Children Inc (EIN 27-1621216) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.